Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston
A man accused of crashing his vehicle through the gates of Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism, Los Angeles prosecutors confirmed on Thursday.
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New Albany, Mississippi, allegedly began harassing the Friends star in March 2023, sending her unwanted voicemail, email, and social media messages.
On Monday afternoon, he reportedly drove his grey Chrysler PT Cruiser through the front gate of Aniston's home, causing major damage.
Aniston, 56, was at home during the incident.
A security guard intervened on the driveway and detained Carwyle until police arrived and arrested him, according to the LAPD.
Prosecutors have added an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm.
Carwyle is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, and if convicted, he faces up to three years in prison.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman condemned the act, saying: 'Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions.'
Aniston has not publicly commented on the incident, and no injuries have been reported.
She previously dealt with a similar case in 2010, obtaining a restraining order against another stalker.
Jennifer Aniston is an American actress, producer, and businesswoman best known for her role as Rachel Green on the iconic television sitcom 'Friends' (1994–2004).
Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Rachel became a cultural icon, and the show itself remains one of the most popular TV series globally. Film Roles : Aniston has starred in numerous successful romantic comedies and dramas, including: Marley & Me (2008) The Break-Up (2006) Horrible Bosses (2011) We're the Millers (2013) The Morning Show (2019–present), for which she received critical acclaim and award nominations.
: Aniston has starred in numerous successful romantic comedies and dramas, including: Producer : She co-founded the production company Echo Films in 2008.
: She co-founded the production company in 2008. Public Image : Aniston has long been a staple of Hollywood media, known for her beauty, fashion influence, and high-profile relationships (including her marriage to actor Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005).
: Aniston has long been a staple of Hollywood media, known for her beauty, fashion influence, and high-profile relationships (including her marriage to actor Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005). Philanthropy: She supports several charities and causes, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Stand Up to Cancer.
She remains a prominent figure in both television and film and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and recognisable actresses in the world.
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