Jennifer Aniston is hitting back at comments made by Ohio Sen. JD Vance, now the Republican vice presidential candidate, in which he described certain politicians, including Vice President Kamala Harris as “childless cat ladies.”
Aniston, 55, shared on Instagram a clip of Vance from a 2021 interview with then-Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in which Vance said the country was run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made, and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable too.”
“It’s just a basic fact. You look at [Vice President] Kamala Harris, [U.S. Transportation Secretary] Pete Buttigieg, AOC [Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez], the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children,” Vance, a father of three, said in the clip. “And how does it make any sense that we’ve turned our country over to people who don’t really have a direct stake in it.” Vance’s remarks to Carlson have resurfaced and gone viral in the wake of former President Donald Trump choosing Vance as his 2024 vice presidential running mate, and Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
On Instagram, Aniston, who does not have any biological children, issued a strong rebuke, writing above a social media post showing Vance’s remarks, “I truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States.” “All I can say is …,” she continued. “Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day. I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her too.”
Jennifer Aniston shared in her Instagram stories a response to Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance’s remarks on “childless cat ladies.”
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A spokesperson for Vance said Thursday that his comments had been taken out of context.
“Once again, the leftwing media have twisted Senator Vance’s words and spun up a false narrative about his position on the issues. The Democrats are in complete disarray with the most unpopular Vice President in history as their party’s nominee. The only childlessness we should be talking about are the childless parents who lost their kids to the murderous thugs and deadly fentanyl coming across Kamala’s southern border,” Taylor Van Kirk, a spokesperson for Vance, said in a statement.
Aniston has spoken publicly about the struggles she faced while trying to get pregnant in her late 30s and early 40s, telling Allure magazine in 2022 that she went through in-vitro fertilization and was “throwing everything” at trying to become pregnant.
“It was a challenging road for me, the baby-making road,” said “The Morning Show” actress. “All the years and years and years of speculation… It was really hard. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it.”
Despite the difficulties she faced, Aniston said she has “zero regrets” about how her journey turned out.
“I have zero regrets,” she told Allure. “I actually feel a little relief now because there is no more, ‘Can I? Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.’ I don’t have to think about that anymore.”
In the interview, Aniston also responded to what she described as the “narrative” that she was “selfish” or just cared about her career when it came to not having kids, saying, “God forbid a woman is successful and doesn’t have a child.”
Jennifer Aniston attends a screening of “The Morning Show” at PaleyFest LA 2024 at Dolby Theatre April 12, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Vance’s resurfaced remarks have angered some women, like Aniston, who do not have kids of their own, as well as people who are stepparents or who have become parents through nontraditional means, including adoption.
Harris is a stepmom to two children, Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff, through her marriage to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
In the wake of the resurfaced clip of Vance, Emhoff’s ex-wife, Kerstin Emhoff, the biological mother of his two children, defended Harris against what she described as “baseless attacks.”
“For over 10 years, since Cole and Ella were teenagers, Kamala has been a co-parent with Doug and I,” Kerstin Emhoff said Thursday in a statement. “She is loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present. I love our blended family and am grateful to have her in it.”
Ella Emhoff posted on her story on Instagram, “I love my three parents,” while highlighting her mom’s statement. She asked, “How can you be ‘childless’ when you have cutie pie kids like Cole and I?”
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Mark Wahlberg talks about the importance of not “denying” his faith.
Mark Wahlberg, a well-known actor, and fervent Catholic, is recognized for his outspoken Catholicism. He proudly wears an ash cross on his forehead to mark the beginning of Lent, indicating his dedication to this holy season.
On the other hand, Wahlberg prefers to keep his personal relationship with God private. In a recent interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, the 51-year-old actor discussed faith and finding a balance.
“It’s a delicate balance for me,” Wahlberg said. I never want to impose my faith on anyone and try to avoid doing so. That would be a more heinous crime.
Although it is not usually the most prevalent attitude in my profession, I cannot hide my opinions. I must share this aspect of my life with others.
It is, however, crucial to accept and value their various histories and faiths. After all, I have friends from different walks of life and religious backgrounds.”
Regarding his four children with his wife, Rhea Durham, Wahlberg believes in sharing but not imposing his faith on them. “I don’t impose it on them,” he emphasized, “but they know that I begin each day with prayer, Scripture reading, and Mass.”
Instead of feeling obligated, kids should see the beneficial influence it has on me and be naturally drawn to it, thinking, ‘If it works for Dad, maybe it will work for us.’”
During his interview with Savannah, Wahlberg elaborated on his Lenten devotion and the fasting times accompanying it. He revealed his habits as a guest narrator and paid advocate for the Catholic prayer app Hallow.
“It’s important to recognize that fasting encompasses more than just abstaining from food, especially for those who struggle with eating disorders,” Wahlberg said. God knows what we need to separate ourselves from.”
“We’ve all experienced actions that make us feel less than our best and burdened with guilt. Fasting allows us to break free from bad habits and focus on building good ones. Fasting, on the other hand, has its drawbacks.
For example, I’m not eating any meat today, and I’ll do so every Friday until Good Friday when I’ll eat one meal.” Wahlberg will provide enlightened teachings on fasting as part of the Pray40 Lent Challenge on the Hallow app to provide additional guidance and motivation.
According to Wahlberg, the discipline required during Lent encourages people to become better versions of themselves. Throughout his life, he has personally observed the transformational impacts of the domain.
“Discipline has always played a pivotal role in my life,” he said. I discovered I required greater discipline when I switched from music to acting. This discipline has enriched my life in various ways, and I am eager to share it with others.
These activities are vital, whether through fasting, physical activity, minimizing distractions, or simply committing more time to prayer and meditation.”
When asked to summarize his religious beliefs, Wahlberg stated emphatically, “It’s everything to me.” “My faith has opened countless doors for me,” he continued. God did not come to save only the loyal but also to redeem the guilty. By putting my faith first, I could go on a road of self-improvement, which we all aim for.”
Mark Wahlberg’s unwavering adherence to his Catholic faith serves as an example for many people. Through his acts and words, he encourages others to investigate their spirituality and find consolation in their profound connection with a higher force.
