Jennifer Aniston has been no stranger to tabloid gossip throughout her career, but her love life recently took an unexpected (and bizarre) turn when a tabloid hinted at a romantic connection between her and former President Barack Obama. Yes, you read that right—Barack Obama. During a hilarious appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Friends star set the record straight and shared her reaction to the strange rumor.
The Tabloid Madness Begins
Aniston explained to host Jimmy Kimmel how her publicist had recently informed her of yet another tabloid story involving her love life—except this one was more outlandish than usual. Kimmel pulled out a copy of In Touch Weekly, revealing the eye-popping headline: “The Truth About Jen & Barack!” As if that wasn’t wild enough, the magazine captioned the story with: “Michelle betrayed as Aniston steals her husband’s attention.”
Flabbergasted, Aniston could barely contain her laughter. “That was—of all the calls you get from your publicist where you’re just like, ‘Oh no, what’s it gonna be?’ and then it’s that. I was not mad at it,” she said with a grin, clearly finding the whole thing more entertaining than offensive.
Clearing the Air—Kind Of
Kimmel couldn’t resist digging a little deeper, jokingly asking if there was any truth to the story. “No, that is absolutely untrue,” Aniston confirmed while laughing, turning to the audience to reassure them that she and Obama were not an item. She even teased that she knows Michelle Obama better than the former president. “I’ve only met him once. I know Michelle more than him,” she said cheekily.
Kimmel, ever the comedian, quickly followed up with another light-hearted question: “Is there a truth about you and Michelle that we should know?” To which Aniston firmly replied, “No, that is not true.”
More Rumors: Salmon Facials and Traveling with Olives?
But the fun didn’t stop there. Kimmel seized the opportunity to quiz Aniston about other strange rumors that had circulated about her over the years. And boy, did things get quirky.
Aniston admitted to trying a salmon sperm facial (yes, you read that correctly), shared the awkward experience of a fan asking her for a photo while she was nude in a sauna, and confirmed that she travels abroad with a jar of olives (a snack she apparently can’t live without).
However, she quickly shut down a rumor that claimed she had installed a $4,000 anti-aging water filter for her dogs, as well as a claim that she holds a black belt in jiu-jitsu.
The Ashes of Her Therapist…?
In the most bizarre moment of the interview, Kimmel, who is also Aniston’s real-life friend, asked her about another jaw-dropping rumor: “Do you have a Ziploc bag filled with your dead therapist’s ashes?”
Caught off guard, Aniston was horrified but admitted there was some truth to the story. “It’s a little true. Oh, I’m gonna sound like I really need a therapist after this,” she joked, trailing off as she attempted to explain that she had attended the woman’s service, but it was a “long story.”
Belly Dancing for the Family
Aniston then shared a more light-hearted tidbit from her childhood, confirming that her artwork was once displayed in The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and that she was regularly asked to belly dance at family gatherings.
“You know the Greeks love any kind of family dinner…. It’s like when you say to your child, ‘Play piano for everyone’ or ‘Let’s sing for everyone,’” she said. Aniston humorously admitted that she now gets anxious when her friends ask their kids to perform for others, recalling her “inner trauma” from being asked to belly dance in front of her extended family.
Obama’s Reaction: “Stop”
As the wild rumor about a potential Aniston-Obama romance made the rounds, it seems even the former president’s team found it ridiculous. When asked for comment, a representative for Obama gave a hilariously blunt response: “Stop.”
For those wondering, the Obamas are doing just fine. Barack and Michelle Obama recently celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on the same day Aniston appeared on Kimmel’s show, further debunking the outlandish story.
Jennifer’s Take on Tabloid Madness
Aniston’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was a refreshing reminder that while her personal life continues to be a hot topic for tabloids, she takes it all in stride. Whether it’s bizarre rumors about dating a former president, salmon sperm facials, or traveling with olives, Jennifer Aniston knows how to laugh off the madness with grace and humor.
And as for that tabloid headline linking her to Barack Obama? Let’s just say, sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction—but in this case, it’s just plain fiction.
FAQs
Did Jennifer Aniston really date Barack Obama? No, the rumor linking Jennifer Aniston to former President Barack Obama is completely false. Aniston laughed off the absurd claim during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
What’s the strangest rumor Jennifer Aniston has addressed? Jennifer has faced many bizarre rumors, but one of the oddest is that she keeps a Ziploc bag filled with her deceased therapist’s ashes. While she admitted there’s some truth to the story, she kept the details vague.
Does Jennifer Aniston travel with a jar of olives? Yes, that rumor is true! Aniston confirmed that she brings olives with her when traveling abroad, because, as she puts it, “I love my olives.”
What did Barack Obama’s team say about the Aniston rumor? When reached for comment on the rumor, a representative for Obama humorously replied, “Stop.”
