The story behind Jennifer Aniston's number 11 tattoo

Jennifer Aniston has been very open these past few years about her relationship with the number 11. Let's take a look at what the number 11 means to her, and also the life of the very special man she said goodbye to.

In 2018, Jennifer Aniston first showed off her new tattoo in a photo on the Internet, an 11:11 on the inside of her left wrist. But what did it mean?

In 2020, People reported that she chose the tattoo because "she's very spiritual, the number 11 is also special to her because of her birthday, and her late dog Norman."

Jennifer was born on February 11th, 1969. Her beloved dog Norman, whom she called "her son," passed away in the year 2011. Her first tattoo was his name on the inside of her foot.

Aniston is as well known for being quite spiritual. In the world of numerology, 11:11 has a very profound meaning of synchronicity or that it can signal a spiritual presence.

John Aniston, Jennifer's father, passed on 11/11/2022 at the age of 89. He was a distinguished actor, most known for his recurring role on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.'

On her official Instagram account, Jennifer Aniston expressed her pain through the following message: "Sweet dad…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most beautiful humans I have ever met. I am so grateful that you took to heaven in peace and without pain. And 11/11 no less! You always had the perfect moment. That number will always have even greater meaning to me now."

Jennifer's father, John Aniston, made a huge mark on the acting world. Born in Greece, he moved with his family to the US when he was a child.

He studied Theater Arts at Pennsylvania State University and later served in the Army and the Navy, rising to Lieutenant Commander. In this image, he is seen with his daughter, Jennifer.

(Photo shared via Instagram by Jennifer Aniston on the occasion of her father's death).

John Aniston's work developed throughout innumerable series. From 'Star Trek' to 'Mad Men,' 'Gilmore Girls'to Kojak,' he was never typecast.

Telly Savalas, a co-star and the protagonist in Kojak became one of John Aniston's great friends. Also of Greek origin, he was Jennifer Aniston's godfather.

John Aniston was best known for his role on the NBC soap opera 'Days of Our Lives,' where he worked from 1985 until almost the end of his life.

With some 3,000 episodes of 'Days of Our Lives' under his belt, he also got an Emmy in 2006 for his role as Victor in this renowned drama.

John Aniston was, as The New York Post recalls, an old-fashioned man who had recently criticized influencers and new celebrities (expressly mentioning Paris Hilton) for having achieved stardom without any merit.

John and his first wife Nancy Dow, welcomed their daughter, Jennifer, in 1969. He would later have a second child, Alexander, with his second wife, Sherry Rooney (pictured), an actress from 'Days of Our Lives.'

John Aniston had a fabulous relationship with his daughter Jennifer Aniston. He had been public about his adoration of her.

There are numerous images of the father-daughter duo at events and red carpets. John Aniston always enjoyed his daughter's success.

He was an icon to the American public and to his daughter. On her wrist, his memory lives on in her cherished number.