At a Glance
- Jennifer Aniston revealed her signature blonde hair isn’t natural
- The 56-year-old actress was born a brunette
- She’s open to returning to darker hair like her “Horrible Bosses” role
- Why it matters: Shows how celebrity beauty standards often rely on styling, not natural features
Jennifer Aniston just dropped a beauty bombshell that might surprise fans who’ve idolized her signature look for decades.
The Hair Revelation
In a January 6 Instagram video, Jennifer Aniston made a candid confession about her famous blonde locks. “I was a natural brunette,” she admitted while pointing to her lighter hair color. “This is fake.”
The Friends alum’s disclosure challenges the perception that her trademark straight blonde hair represents her natural appearance.
A Possible Return To Brunette
Aniston isn’t ruling out going back to her darker roots. She previously sported brown hair for her 2011 role as dentist Julia in “Horrible Bosses” – a look that resembled longtime friend Courteney Cox’s natural color.
**Courteney Cox referenced this transformation during their recent interaction, telling Aniston: “You were a badass dentist.”
Beyond Hair: Aniston’s Wellness Routine
The Just Go With It star – currently dating hypnotherapist Jim Curtis – maintains her physique through what she calls the “80/20 approach”:
- 80% healthy living
- 20% indulgence (martinis, pizza, burgers, late nights)
Jennifer Aniston shared her fitness philosophy with Allure in January 2025: “It’s the 80/20 approach. Eighty percent healthy living and then 20 percent is: Go have a martini, go have your pizza and burgers and stay up late with your friends. There’s a balance.”
Her wellness routine includes:
- Working out minimum four times weekly
- Morning meditation
- Evening stretching
- Prioritizing sleep hygiene
“I’ve been trying hard to put myself in bed during the week at 10 p.m. – turn everything off and then just sit there and let the world come crashing in,” she explained.
Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Aniston’s iconic blonde hair is dyed, not natural
- She was born with brunette hair and might return to it
- Her wellness approach balances strict routines with indulgence
- The actress prioritizes sleep and exercise in her daily routine
