“I Broke My Body,” Jennifer Aniston shares how a traumatic experience devastated her body. It’s better now, but it still haunts her every night.

Beloved actress and cultural icon Jennifer Aniston is known worldwide for her humor, timeless charm, and enviable vitality. But behind the glossy magazine covers and red carpet smiles lies a chapter of her life few knew about — until now. In a deeply personal interview released this week, Aniston revealed the traumatic experience that, in her words, “broke my body.”

Her revelation sent waves across Hollywood and social media as fans rallied around the Friends star, who candidly discussed how the physical and emotional aftermath of the event continues to haunt her — even as her body has slowly healed.

“I Thought I Was Invincible”

For decades, Jennifer Aniston has been a poster figure for wellness — yoga, clean eating, meditation, and healthy living. But she admitted that this cultivated lifestyle didn’t prepare her for what unfolded two years ago.

“I always thought I was invincible,” Aniston confessed. “I did everything right. I took care of my body like it was my job. But life has a way of reminding you that none of us are immune.”

The Traumatic Incident

Aniston stopped short of sharing every detail but confirmed that it was a serious accident during a private wellness retreat in 2023 that left her physically shattered.

“We were hiking, doing this intensive climbing trail. I slipped, lost my footing, and the fall was… catastrophic,” she shared, pausing. “It wasn’t just a broken arm or a twisted ankle. It was like my entire skeletal system folded the wrong way. I broke my back. Multiple ribs. Tore my ACL. Bruised my organs. I couldn’t move.”

The actress said she spent nearly four months in and out of hospitals, underwent two major surgeries, and endured a grueling rehabilitation process that lasted over a year.

“I Felt Trapped in My Own Body”

Aniston became visibly emotional when describing the aftermath. “I wasn’t Jennifer anymore. I wasn’t the girl who could wake up, throw on some leggings, go to yoga, and feel great. I was a prisoner in my own body.”

Simple tasks — walking to the bathroom, brushing her hair, lifting a coffee cup — became daily battles. “It wasn’t just the pain,” she explained. “It was the helplessness. The isolation. You start questioning if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.”

Healing — But Not Forgetting

Today, Jennifer reports that her body is “better — not perfect, but better.” Thanks to months of physical therapy, alternative treatments, and mental health support, she can now walk, exercise, and resume work, albeit with limitations.

“I’m back. Mostly,” she smiled. “But I carry it with me. My back will never be the same. My knees ache when it rains. There’s stiffness every morning. But more than the physical… it’s the mental scars that linger.”

“It Still Haunts Me Every Night”

Aniston revealed that the trauma isn’t something she can leave behind entirely.

“Every night when I close my eyes, I relive the fall. It’s this loop I can’t break. I hear the snap. I feel the ground disappear under me. My body remembers it. I’ll wake up gasping, heart racing, covered in sweat.”

Despite therapy, the post-traumatic stress remains a nightly visitor. “It’s something I’m learning to live with,” she said quietly. “Some nights are better than others.”

Why She’s Speaking Out Now

Aniston said she debated whether to share this chapter of her life, fearing it would overshadow her career or reduce her to a cautionary tale.

“But then I thought about all the people who go through stuff like this — accidents, injuries, surgeries — and feel so alone,” she said. “I wanted them to know that even someone like me, who looks like they have it all together, falls apart. Literally.”

She added, “There’s this toxic idea that if you’re not perfect — if you’re hurt, broken, struggling — that you’re somehow less than. I want to kill that idea.”

The Silver Lining

Through the pain, Aniston discovered a deeper appreciation for her body.

“I used to see my body as something to shape, maintain, sculpt. Now I see it as this incredible, resilient thing that carried me through the worst time in my life,” she said. “It’s not about abs or tight arms anymore. It’s about strength in a completely different way.”

She credits close friends, including former co-stars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, for their unwavering support. “They were there when I couldn’t get out of bed. When I wanted to give up. They kept reminding me who I was.”

Moving Forward

Jennifer Aniston is now preparing for her next acting project — a role she admits is gentler on her body but “challenging in all the right ways emotionally.” She also plans to work with organizations that support individuals living with chronic pain and mobility issues.

“I don’t want to be defined by what happened, but I do want to honor it. It broke me, but it also rebuilt me in ways I never imagined.”

In true Aniston fashion, she ended with a bittersweet smile. “I broke my body. But I’m still here.”