Jennifer Aniston's Reason For Skipping Out On The Met Gala Is So Relatable

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Jennifer Aniston has been a staple of Hollywood red carpets and other glitzy events since rising to worldwide fame as part of the cast of "Friends". Decked out in timeless designer outfits and jewels with makeup done by the best makeup artists money can buy, it would be reasonable to assume that attending such extravagant events would be anyone's dream. However, Aniston has shown that, at the end of the day, she would very much prefer to kick back, relax, and dress down. While talking with Glamour, the A-lister shared that while she has been invited several times in the past to the Met Gala, she has never attended for that very reason.

"I'm a 'jeans and flip-flops and tank top' kind of girl," she told the publication. She then continued, "I love dressing up too, but for me it's a mental game of ... 'Let's get dressed up, put on a fancy dress, makeup, get your hair all 'purdy' and go sit in a big room with your peers." Aniston's stance is certainly refreshing, pointing out the oft-forgotten fact that it takes a lot of work to look your best. It's a perspective that all women can definitely relate to. It's also far from the only area of life that Aniston prefers to keep simple.

Jennifer Aniston has clearly shown that she's capable of glamming it up when needed despite her desire to pare it back most of the time. So it comes as no surprise that her preference for simplicity extends to her skincare routine, which she's kept easy, straightforward, and best of all, affordable. The "We're the Millers" star has stuck to effective, 'no-frills' formulas such as the Aveeno Moisturizing Daily Lotion and the Neutrogena Original Fragrance-Free Facial Cleansing Bar, telling "Today" that they are long-time staples on her bathroom counter. However, while Aniston has proved influential in the beauty world in various ways, her wellness philosophy extends beyond her face, with her body's fitness and mental well-being at the forefront of her mind.

Aniston has even credited taking care of your body and mind as why she's aging so gracefully. "I have an eternal fountain of optimism and positivity," she tells Glamour, before continuing, "But I think it starts with how we love our bodies and love where we are." Aniston certainly isn't alone, as several of her peers such as Jamie Lee Curtis have chosen to not play by society's beauty rules when it comes to aging, setting a stellar example of standing up against beauty pressures endemic in Hollywood.