Who is Alex Aniston?
Alex Aniston, who goes by the names AJ or Aja Nezitic when he wants to keep a low profile, is 33 years old. Half brother of Jennifer Aniston, he was once part of the Hollywood scene, trying to make a name for himself. His dad, John Aniston, was deeply involved in Hollywood, and his half-sister, Jennifer Aniston, was always in the news. Alex gave it a shot, but he quickly realized that Hollywood wasn’t the lifestyle he wanted.
Alex was born in 1989 in Los Angeles to John Aniston and his second wife, Sherry Rooney. As a child, he played the part of a Hollywood kid, attending movie premieres and walking the red carpet with his family. But as he grew older, he began to tire of the Hollywood scene, especially the constant attention his half-sister received as she climbed the ranks of A-list celebrities.
As Alex Aniston’s frustration with Hollywood grew, he decided to step away from the spotlight. The last time he was seen publicly with his half-sister was in 2014 when he attended the premiere of Jennifer Aniston’s movie “Along Came Polly,” where she starred alongside Ben Stiller, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, Hank Azaria, Kevin Hart, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Alex Aniston Lifestyle
Alex grew up and, once he was old enough, he struck out on his own. For a long time, he lived in a rundown van, traveling up and down the California coastline. His way of making ends meet was quite unique—he sold animal skulls.
He also attended political protests to voice his views. During this period, he met someone named Adriane Hallek, and the two of them settled into a somewhat normal life. They eventually had two children together, but we’ll get to that in a moment.
Later on, Alex Aniston and Hallek went their separate ways, and he began a new chapter with Kiri Peita, an Australian-born veterinary technician. Their current lifestyle is far from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. They reside in a northern California beach town, but the living conditions are far from luxurious.
Alex Aniston’s Children, Ryat and Kira
As we mentioned earlier, Alex Aniston was in a relationship with Adriane Hallek, and they had two children together. His son, Ryat, was born in 2014, and a daughter, Kira, came along in 2016. However, the sad part is that Alex no longer sees either of his kids, and it’s said that he has completely abandoned them.
A source close to the children’s mother revealed, “AJ does not see either of his children, and he’s only met Kira once. He doesn’t pay child support, but it’s never been asked of him.”
Alex and Jennifer Aniston are half-siblings, which means they share one parent but have different mothers. Alex’s mother is actress Sherry Rooney, while Jennifer’s mother is Nancy Dow, an actress from the ’60s who appeared in TV shows like “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “The Wild Wild West,” and “Mr. Terrific.”
In addition to having different mothers, they also have an older half-brother named John Melick. Technically speaking, John Melick is Jennifer Aniston’s half-brother from her mother’s previous marriage before Nancy Dow married John Aniston. This makes John Melick Alex Aniston’s older half-stepbrother.
It’s not clear how well John and Alex get along, or if they even see each other. Given Alex’s decision to distance himself from the Hollywood side of the family and John Melick’s career in the entertainment industry, they might not have much in common.
There doesn’t seem to be much affection between the half-siblings. Jennifer rarely talks about Alex, and he wants nothing to do with Jennifer or her glamorous lifestyle. Since the “Along Came Polly” premiere in 2014, the two haven’t been spotted together.
A source close to Jennifer Aniston mentioned that before John Aniston passed away, he used to keep Jennifer updated on her half-brother’s activities. However, from Alex’s perspective, he sees himself as an anti-consumerist punk who despises Jennifer’s life of luxury. He believes she lacks an understanding of the real world.
Very little is known about Alex Aniston’s day-to-day life. He continues to avoid the spotlight and enjoys activities like nature hikes, travel, and expressing his creativity. Alex is known to make his own clothing and create unique bicycles using different bike parts.
For some siblings of famous celebrities, staying out of the limelight is the preferred choice. It can be challenging to live up to the fame of a famous sibling. Alex Aniston has chosen a path away from Hollywood, and it seems to suit him just fine.
