Jennifer Aniston has revealed that her mother showed her how not to deal with a divorce.

The former Friends actress resolved not to follow the example of her parents, who were "bitter" and "angry" throughout their break-up.

"I learned by example of what not to do by watching my parents," Aniston is quoted by Breakingnews.ie as saying. "I watched my mother be very bitter and very angry throughout a divorce and never let it go and waste the whole second half of her life.

"I thank her for that unconscious sacrifice of what not to do. You've got to be accountable and take responsibility, because it's so easy to blame, to point, to be victimised. That's just a waste of time."