Aniston’s Take on Cancel Culture
Jennifer Aniston, widely recognized for her role in the “Morning Show”, has recently voiced her concerns and frustrations about the ever-pervasive cancel culture. In her latest cover story for Wall Street Journal Magazine, she expressed, “I probably just got canceled by saying that.” The acclaimed actress is trying to grapple with the impact and essence of cancel culture, wondering, “Is there no redemption? I don’t put everybody in the Harvey Weinstein basket.”
Past Encounters with Weinstein
While Aniston emphasized that she was never harassed by Weinstein, she didn’t hold back when speaking about her encounters with the now-convicted Hollywood producer. Recollecting an incident, she mentioned, “He’s not a guy, you’re like, ‘God, I can’t wait to hang out with Harvey.’ Never. You were actually like, ‘Oh, God, OK, suck it up.’” She further elaborated on a specific incident when Weinstein visited her on a film set to pitch a movie idea. Feeling uneasy, Aniston made sure she had another individual with her in her trailer.
Contrarily, Weinstein expressed to WSJ Magazine that his interactions with Aniston were never unsettling, stating she “never had any uncomfortable instances with me.”
“The Morning Show” and its Reflection on #MeToo
“The Morning Show,” where Aniston plays a pivotal role, delves into the intricate narrative of a morning news program grappling with the aftermath of its male co-anchor being ousted following allegations of sexual misconduct. The series provides a poignant commentary on the #MeToo movement, which brought down many big names in Hollywood, including Harvey Weinstein.
Aniston on Gender Dynamics in Production
Diving deeper into her career, Aniston highlighted the gender challenges she faced as a producer at Plan B Entertainment, a venture she co-established in 2001 with then-spouse Brad Pitt, Brad Grey, and Kristin Hahn. Reflecting on those times, she said, “Talk about a male-female situation. It was a male-dominated sort of environment, and it was like, ‘Oh, aren’t you two cute?’”
Post her divorce from Pitt in 2005, Aniston felt it was time to part ways with Plan B. She viewed this move not with resentment, but as something that “just was what was right at the time.” Soon after, she founded her production house, Echo Films. Now, through Echo Films, Aniston dons the hat of an executive producer for “The Morning Show,” a series that has garnered immense appreciation, evident from its 11 Emmy nominations and a win across its initial two seasons.
