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FOR two decades, Jennifer Aniston has been the subject of frenzied and almost constant speculation about when she would become a mum. Most frustratingly for her, it was always a question of when and not if.

After all, how could a beautiful rich woman with an equally beautiful and rich man (whether it be Brad Pitt, John Mayer or Justin Theroux) possibly not want to have beautiful babies together?

Jennifer Aniston has been met with quizzical responses to her personal decision not to procreateCredit: Getty - Contributor

Jennifer Aniston recently broke up with Justin Theroux after living in separate parts of their apartment for nearly a yearCredit: Getty - Contributor

In recent years, as she hinted she might just never be a mum, the Friends legend has been met with quizzical responses to her very personal decision not to procreate.

The situation is the same for Kylie Minogue who, through circumstances which included struggles with health and heartbreak, turned 50 this year without becoming a mama.

Both women, who have instead focused on incredibly successful careers, have had to justify their decision without wanting to shut the door entirely, given they could be embarking on new relationships, or reveal too many painful details of health battles.

This week, Jen had enough, letting rip in her most forthright interview ever to InStyle magazine.

Jennifer Aniston was previously married to Brad PittCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kylie Minogue turned 50 this year and has recently spoken about health and heartbreak with Dan WoottonCredit: Getty - Contributor

Slamming the assumptions made about her for staying childless as “crazy”, the actress raged: “There is a pressure on women to be mothers, and if they are not, then they are deemed damaged goods.

“Maybe my purpose on this planet isn’t to pro-create. Maybe I have other things I’m supposed to do?” Amen to that.

Jennifer Aniston criticised the pressure on women to have children in a recent interviewCredit: Getty - Contributor

Jennifer Aniston, who wows in a black dress, has had a successful career and 'shouldn't have to justify herself'Credit: PA:Press Association/PA Images

Famous or not, no one’s public worth should be determined by whether or not they are a parent.

There is a whole new generation of 30-something women, born in the relatively enlightened Eighties, who have been told their entire lives that they can do whatever they want, including focusing on their career in exactly the same way men have been encouraged to.

As a consequence, many are extremely successful professionally but not always settled down with a husband and kids by the socially accepted ceiling of around 35 years old.