Aniston Gains Newfound Respect for Journalists After Playing News Anchor Role

In a recent interview, actress Jennifer Aniston, who plays the role of fictional news anchor Alex Levy in the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," has revealed that the part has given her a deeper appreciation for the work of journalists.

Aniston, who is 56 years old, says she has "the utmost respect for journalists" and that her respect has only grown since taking on the challenging role. She particularly admires morning news anchors, describing their job as "a grind."

The actress also finds parallels between her own experience with fame and that of her character, saying there is "definitely some mirroring going on." However, she notes that her character is "a lot more expressive and verbal" than she is.

Aniston, who is also an executive producer on the show, has previously described the production as "a beast to film," saying it is "layered, it's complicated, it's emotional, it hits on a lot of topics and current events." In fact, she has gone so far as to compare the experience to "what childbirth must be like," explaining that each season has left her feeling "dead" by the end.

Despite the challenges, Aniston seems to have found the role rewarding, calling her character "such a fun character to play." The role has clearly had a profound impact on her, deepening her respect for the journalists she portrays on screen.