Jennifer Aniston may not seem like the type to get inked, with her clean-living, All-American girl image. But the beloved actress has two tattoos, and both hold deep meanings for her.
The first one The Morning Show star got was shortly after her beloved Welsh corgi-terrier, Norman, died in 2011. Following the death of the 15-year-old dog, Jennifer got his name tattooed in bold, cursive writing on her right foot.
Jennifer explained how just imagining what it would be like to lose Norman was an inspiration for her character’s emotions in the heartbreaking 2008 film Marley and Me. She told Inside the Actor’s Studio‘s James Lipton about her loss during a 2011 appearance.
JEN’S “11 11” WRIST TATTOO
Jennifer’s “11 11” tattoo on her left wrist was visible at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards. She got it around 2018 but managed to keep it hidden.
“My Norman just pᴀssed away about a month ago, and I remember thinking I had never walked through having to lose a pet. So just the idea of it,” she explained about how she prepared for her character losing her beloved pet at the time. “And Norman was getting up there at the time, so, again, easy access.” When asked what her favorite word was, Jennifer responded, “Norman.”
Jen added her second piece of ink around 2018, getting “11 11” tattooed on the inside of her left wrist, though she did a good job of keeping it hidden from the public. Her best friend since childhood, Andrea Bendewald, got matching art as well.
JENNIFER HINTS AT 11 11 TATTOO MEANING
Jen shared an Instagram pH๏τo of her 11 11 tattoos with Andrea on November 11, 2021 and hinted that they might be tied to the date, which is 11/11. She posted a snapsH๏τ of their inkings to her Stories with “11.11” and a heart emoji above it.
The Friends alum‘s wrist ink got the attention of fans when it was noticeably visible during her appearance at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The dark numbers stood out against her tan skin and white gown. The tattoo was more noticeable when Jen was on stage, accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role on The Morning Show and holding her trophy.
BESTIES MATCHING TATTOOS
Jen’s BFF since childhood, actress Andrea Bendewald, shared a pH๏τo of their matching “11 11” wrist tattoos while wishing The Morning Show star a happy birthday on February 11, 2021.
A source later told People that Jennifer is “very spiritual” and believed the numbers were “good luck.” The insider added that 11 was significant for Jennifer because her birthday is on February 11 and Norman died in 2011.
Andrea showed off the BFF’s matching wrist ink in a February 11, 2021, birthday tribute to Jen on Instagram. She shared a series of pH๏τos, including one of the ladies as teenagers and the pair together in a more recent snapsH๏τ. Andrea then included the identical tattoos pH๏τo.
JENNIFER’S TRIBUTE TO HER LATE DOG NORMAN
Jennifer Aniston’s “Norman” tattoo was visible on her foot at the Wanderlust film premiere in Los Angeles on February 16, 2012. Her beloved Welsh corgi-terrier, Norman, had died in 2011 at the age of 15.
In her caption, Andrea brought up 11:11 but didn’t elaborate on its meaning. She wrote, “Happy Birthday Jen! You are the best-est, most beautiful, talented, big hearted, kind and FUNNY woman on the planet! Here’s to YOU on your BIG day! You are LOVED beyond measure. Can’t wait to celebrate and make more magical wishes! 11:11. LOVE WALKING THROUGH THIS LIFETIME WITH YOU.”
Jennifer further mentioned how special the number is to her when she sadly revealed on November 14, 2022, that her beloved father, actor John Aniston, had died.
JEN’S TATTOO’S NAMESAKE
Jennifer is seen walking her precious dog Norman while filming The Break Up in Chicago on June 27, 2005. Jen got the pup during her early years on Friends, and he died in 2011 at the age of 15. Within a year of his death, Jen got her first tattoo, his name in cursive letters on her foot.
“Sweet papa… John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew,” the bereaved actress wrote in an Instagram post. “I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now,” she added.