Overview

• In a Wondery+ early-access episode of Armchair Expert, the 56-year-old says she does not want to adopt and wants a child with her own DNA.
• The exchange followed co-host Monica Padman’s discussion of egg freezing, with Aniston saying she feels peaceful yet recognizes the outcome was beyond her control.
• Aniston recalls the emotional moment doctors said “that’s it,” and she has previously said the “ship has sailed” regarding becoming a parent.
• Reports tie the remarks to a roughly 20-year fertility journey that included IVF and to her recent Harper’s Bazaar UK comments rejecting the “selfish workaholic” narrative.
• The episode is slated for wide release on Oct. 20, and early coverage highlights divided online reactions to her stance on adoption.