How 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' scene sparked Jennifer Aniston's love for rescue dogs
What's the story
Jennifer Aniston, the beloved F.R.I.E.N.D.S actor, is set to release her debut children's book titled Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life on October 1.
The book, published by HarperCollins, is inspired by her rescue dog Clyde and marks the beginning of a four-part series.
In a recent interview with People magazine, Aniston revealed that she decided to write about something she loves deeply—her rescue animals.
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Aniston's journey with rescue dogs began on 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' set
Aniston currently has two rescue dogs, Clyde and Lord Chesterfield. However, her first experience with a dog was not until she met Norman on the set of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
"Norman was my first. And it was just a fluke. He was in a scene with Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) on F.R.I.E.N.D.S when they left baby Ben on the bus," Aniston recalled.
Despite Norman's death in 2011, he remains deeply significant to her.
Charitable initiative
Aniston launched Clydeo Fund alongside her book
In conjunction with the release of her book, the 55-year-old actor, who played Rachel Green on F.R.I.E.N.D.S, has also established the Clydeo Fund.
This initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for animal rescue organizations.
She expressed her distress over the current state of animal shelters, stating, "They can't keep up. And all you see is that we're euthanizing innocent, beautiful, perfectly fine two-year-old dogs."
Book's purpose
Aniston's book aims to encourage children's curiosity
Aniston, recently nominated for an Emmy for her role in The Morning Show, intends to use her book as a tool to inspire children to pursue their passions.
She expressed concern about kids being overly engrossed in their phones and not spending enough time exploring the world around them.
"They don't really spend time being stimulated by the world and figuring out what they want to do," she told the portal.