John Aniston achieved widespread recognition for playing Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives, but he is also well-known as the father of Jennifer Aniston. The actor, who appeared on DOOL from 1985 to 2022, was involved in a major scandal when he cheated on his wife, Nancy Dow, with Sherry Rooney.
Jennifer experienced a complex relationship with her parents marked by both ups and downs. However, the infidelity placed an immense emotional burden on the Friends star, and she has frequently discussed its impact on her life. Here is a look at what transpired and what Jennifer has revealed regarding her father’s adultery.
When Jennifer Aniston’s Father Cheated On Her Mother With Sherry Rooney
John met Sherry on the set of the daytime drama Love of Life. At the time, he was married to Nancy Dow, and Jennifer was only nine years old. The daytime television star’s affair with Nancy ultimately resulted in their divorce. During an interview with Rolling Stone in March 1999, Jennifer spoke candidly about the betrayal.
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She admitted that she felt completely shocked when the event occurred. Now 57 years old, she shared how her mother informed her that her father would be absent for a period of time. “I just remember sitting there, crying, not understanding that he was gone,” she stated, noting that John was away for an entire year.
“I don’t remember anything other than it being odd that all of a sudden my father wasn’t there,” Jennifer confessed, adding that she had no communication with him during that period. Once he returned, she tried hard to please him so he would not leave again, and later asked him why he had departed.
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Jennifer Aniston On Dealing With Father’s Cheating & Separation Of Parents
She went on to explain, “He’s not a good communicator. Maybe if my parents had talked more. There were signs.” Jennifer added that John eventually offered an explanation and an apology, which was enough for her to reconcile with him. While the situation was difficult, she preferred not to hold onto blame toward her parents.
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Coping with her father leaving the family for the woman he cheated with—and later married—proved deeply painful. She eventually chose to release any lingering resentment. “It’s a big responsibility to think you’re responsible for your parent’s happiness. Lots of times, I felt like a middleman taking care of two children,” she reflected.
It is widely known that Jennifer later faced infidelity in her own marriage when Brad Pitt reportedly became involved with Angelina Jolie. The two Hollywood figures met in 1998 and were married from 2000 to 2005.
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