Jennifer Aniston complained about Hollywood stars who "became famous by doing nothing." She was criticized

Juliette Morgan
Jennifer Aniston complained about Hollywood stars who "became famous by doing nothing." She was criticized

Jennifer Aniston spoke about celebrities who became famous without having special talents, which caused the anger of many commentators.

The actress took part in a Variety video project called Actors on Actors, in which movie stars interview each other. Sebastian Stan became Aniston's partner, and at some point in the release, the actors began discussing the scandal with the stolen sex video of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson (this is exactly what the series "Pam and Tommy" tells about, in which Stan recently appeared).

It happened just at the time when the Internet began to form a completely new culture in which people became famous, generally doing nothing. And at the same time they have built incredible careers. And their reputation... I mean Pam, Paris Hilton," Aniston commented on the 1995 story. 

I think we were lucky to get at least a little taste of the industry before it became what it is today... There are a lot of streaming services now, someone becomes a star thanks to tiktok, someone thanks to YouTube, Instagram. All this seems to devalue the profession of an actor. Aniston and Stan's conversation gained a lot of positive comments, but there were also a lot of dissatisfied people who spoke out about Jennifer's words about undeservedly popular celebrities.

Users were quick to recall to the star the fact that she herself got into Hollywood far from "from the street". Aniston comes from an acting family: her father John Aniston was popular thanks to the TV series "Days of Our Lives", her mother Nancy Doe also starred in movies. Jennifer Aniston constantly plays the same character — just another version of herself in every movie, absolutely nothing new... Always some child of nepotism without talent wants to declare himself," comments user @est_muyunda.

I miss the days when it was possible to become famous just by being born rich and privileged, that's what she wanted to say," the user @firstkiller says ironically. Some people are so infuriated that the industry has become more open, more inclusive, that people with different backgrounds, who had nothing but a mobile phone, had a chance to show their talent to the world... Let's keep pissing them off with this," says another commenter, @jd_occasially.

In short, many angry users believe that Aniston should have refrained from expressing her opinion on this matter, since her family ties helped her get into Hollywood. Others, however, write that the actress's remark is quite fair:

Professional actors with education really began to be replaced by influencers without experience," notes one of the commentators who sided with Aniston in this situation.

More in the section Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney posed topless in diamond earrings
Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney posed topless in diamond earrings

The actress poses wearing only earrings.

Katy Perry has confirmed her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Celebrity

Katy Perry has confirmed her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The singer's lover went on tour with her.

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended Christmas service with their children.
Celebrity

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended Christmas service with their children.

Kate Middleton met with Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet.

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry met with the former Japanese Prime Minister
Celebrity

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry met with the former Japanese Prime Minister

Katy Perry visited Japan with her new lover.

Prince Harry appeared on a TV show and joked about his Hollywood connections thanks to Meghan Markle.
Celebrity

Prince Harry appeared on a TV show and joked about his Hollywood connections thanks to Meghan Markle.

The couple have been living in the United States for several years.

"A knife in the heart." Kim Kardashian admitted that her ex-husband Kanye West accused her of staging a robbery in Paris.
Celebrity

"A knife in the heart." Kim Kardashian admitted that her ex-husband Kanye West accused her of staging a robbery in Paris.

In 2016, Kim Kardashian had jewelry worth approximately 10 million euros stolen.

"It's about our child's safety." Singer Vlad Sokolovsky admitted he's been threatened with kidnapping his three-year-old son.
Celebrity

"It's about our child's safety." Singer Vlad Sokolovsky admitted he's been threatened with kidnapping his three-year-old son.

He and his wife have been receiving threats for three years.

Kate Middleton, wearing Princess Diana's earrings, and Prince William visited an exhibition at Windsor Castle.
Celebrity

Kate Middleton, wearing Princess Diana's earrings, and Prince William visited an exhibition at Windsor Castle.

The princess appeared in public with her husband.

Kate Winslet appeared in public with her 21-year-old son, who has begun a film career.
Celebrity

Kate Winslet appeared in public with her 21-year-old son, who has begun a film career.

The actress presented her directorial debut, filmed based on her son's script.

Matthew Perry's doctor has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the actor's drug-related death.
Celebrity

Matthew Perry's doctor has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the actor's drug-related death.

The first of those charged in the death of Matthew Perry has been sentenced.


Sydney Sweeney posed topless in diamond earrings
Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney posed topless in diamond earrings

Katy Perry has confirmed her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Celebrity

Katy Perry has confirmed her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended Christmas service with their children.
Celebrity

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended Christmas service with their children.

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry met with the former Japanese Prime Minister
Celebrity

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry met with the former Japanese Prime Minister

Prince Harry appeared on a TV show and joked about his Hollywood connections thanks to Meghan Markle.
Celebrity

Prince Harry appeared on a TV show and joked about his Hollywood connections thanks to Meghan Markle.

"A knife in the heart." Kim Kardashian admitted that her ex-husband Kanye West accused her of staging a robbery in Paris.
Celebrity

"A knife in the heart." Kim Kardashian admitted that her ex-husband Kanye West accused her of staging a robbery in Paris.

"It's about our child's safety." Singer Vlad Sokolovsky admitted he's been threatened with kidnapping his three-year-old son.
Celebrity

"It's about our child's safety." Singer Vlad Sokolovsky admitted he's been threatened with kidnapping his three-year-old son.

Kate Middleton, wearing Princess Diana's earrings, and Prince William visited an exhibition at Windsor Castle.
Celebrity

Kate Middleton, wearing Princess Diana's earrings, and Prince William visited an exhibition at Windsor Castle.

Kate Winslet appeared in public with her 21-year-old son, who has begun a film career.
Celebrity

Kate Winslet appeared in public with her 21-year-old son, who has begun a film career.

Matthew Perry's doctor has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the actor's drug-related death.
Celebrity

Matthew Perry's doctor has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the actor's drug-related death.

Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez (with cleavage) and daughter Meryl Streep at The Hollywood Reporter gala
Celebrity

Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez (with cleavage) and daughter Meryl Streep at The Hollywood Reporter gala

Anna Peresild and Vanya Dmitrienko appeared together at the Yandex Music Year in Review awards.
Celebrity

Anna Peresild and Vanya Dmitrienko appeared together at the Yandex Music Year in Review awards.

"Saccharine hypocrisy." Online critics criticize Meghan Markle's Christmas cooking show.
Celebrity

"Saccharine hypocrisy." Online critics criticize Meghan Markle's Christmas cooking show.

Sati Kazanova showed off her grown-up daughter, whom she gave birth to at 42 years old with her Italian husband.
Celebrity

Sati Kazanova showed off her grown-up daughter, whom she gave birth to at 42 years old with her Italian husband.

The "Dolina Scheme" was named the most negative event of 2025.
Celebrity

The "Dolina Scheme" was named the most negative event of 2025.

Kate Middleton (in her "old" outfit), Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with the German President in Windsor
Celebrity

Kate Middleton (in her "old" outfit), Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with the German President in Windsor

Lindsay Lohan was photographed with her son and husband in Miami.
Celebrity

Lindsay Lohan was photographed with her son and husband in Miami.

Kendall and Kris Jenner, Heidi Klum, Helen Mirren, and Gillian Anderson at the L'Oreal Paris Gala
Celebrity

Kendall and Kris Jenner, Heidi Klum, Helen Mirren, and Gillian Anderson at the L'Oreal Paris Gala

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in low-cut dresses at the premiere of "Maid"
Celebrity

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in low-cut dresses at the premiere of "Maid"

"These are from my grandmother's Christmas tree." Online discussions are underway about "Soviet" Christmas tree decorations by Dior designer Jonathan Anderson.
Celebrity

"These are from my grandmother's Christmas tree." Online discussions are underway about "Soviet" Christmas tree decorations by Dior designer Jonathan Anderson.