Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears after her stalker is caught by police, reveals this fan’s last words made Jenny cry with anger

Jennifer Aniston, the beloved Friends star, was left in tears and seething with anger after a harrowing incident involving her alleged stalker, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, who was apprehended by police on May 5, 2025, after crashing his car into the front gate of her Bel-Air mansion. The 56-year-old actress, who was home at the time, revealed in a June 30, 2025, interview with People that Carwyle’s chilling final words to her security team—proclaiming that “Jennifer is my queen, destined to be with me”—ignited a mix of fear and fury, pushing her to an emotional breaking point. The incident, coupled with the Los Angeles Police Department’s controversial release of her address, has left Aniston shaken and considering drastic measures, including selling her $21 million home.

Carwyle, a 48-year-old Mississippi man, had been harassing Aniston since March 2023 with a barrage of unwanted social media posts, voicemails, and emails, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. His obsession escalated when he drove his Chrysler PT Cruiser through Aniston’s gate, causing significant damage, as reported by ABC News. Private security detained him at gunpoint until LAPD officers arrived, with Aniston safely inside her midcentury-modern Bel-Air estate, featured in a May 2025 Architectural Digest spread. Carwyle’s delusional claim, overheard by security and later relayed to Aniston, that she was his “queen” and he was “Jesus Christ” sent her into a spiral of anger and distress. “It’s terrifying and infuriating to hear someone claim ownership over you like that,” Aniston told People. “I broke down, not just from fear, but from the sheer audacity.”

The stalker’s words, detailed by his estranged wife Julia to Daily Mail, reflect a deep mental health crisis, with Carwyle believing he and Aniston were divinely meant to be together, referencing biblical figures like Adam and Eve in social media posts. Julia noted, “He’s not himself. Mental illness is real, and he needs help.” Carwyle’s court appearance on May 8, where he appeared shirtless and wrapped in an anti-suicide blanket, underscored these concerns. A Los Angeles judge ordered a mental competency evaluation, suspending criminal proceedings for felony stalking and vandalism charges, which carry a potential three-year prison sentence, per NBC News. A second psychiatric evaluation, requested by Carwyle, confirmed his incompetence to stand trial, with a hearing set for July 7, 2025, according to The Independent.

Aniston’s emotional turmoil was compounded by the LAPD’s decision to include her block address in a public crime report, a move that drew her ire and sparked fears of further intrusions. “Jen is furious with the LAPD for releasing where she lives,” a source told Daily Mail on May 11, 2025. “Fans have been showing up at her gate, hoping to see her.” The breach prompted Aniston to bolster her security team and consider selling her dream home, where she married Justin Theroux in 2015, as reported by The New York Times. “This was my sanctuary, and now it feels exposed,” she shared with People, her voice breaking.

Social media has been abuzz with reactions, with #AnistonStalker trending on X. “Jen doesn’t deserve this invasion of her peace,” one user posted, while another wrote, “Those words from the stalker are unhinged—poor Jen.” Supporters rallied around her, praising her resilience, though some criticized the LAPD’s handling, with one tweet reading, “How do you leak a celebrity’s address in a stalking case? Unacceptable.” The incident has reignited discussions about celebrity safety, with Aniston’s case echoing past stalking ordeals faced by stars like Taylor Swift, as noted in a 2024 Variety report.

Aniston, who continues to shine in The Morning Show and recently debuted a bold new look and sci-fi role, per a June 2025 Variety article, remains focused on moving forward. “I’m heartbroken, but I won’t let this define me,” she told People. As Carwyle awaits potential transfer to a state mental hospital, per Deadline, Aniston’s strength in the face of fear and anger has inspired fans, while her call for better privacy protections resonates widely. The ordeal, marked by those haunting last words, underscores the dark side of fame and the urgent need for systemic change.