Sitcom Friends
Many people know that Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston for her role as Rachel Green on the sitcom Friends (1994-2004), earning multiple awards including a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe. However, her acting career actually began with a role in Mac and Me (1988). She has consistently ranked among the highest-paid actresses each year. In this slideshow, we will explore lesser known facts about Aniston that may pique your interest.
Were canceled
Jennifer Aniston’s first regular television role was in the series Molloy (1990), followed by a role in the television adaptation of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Both shows were canceled.
Worst roles ever
Then Aniston starred in the made-for-TV film Camp Cucamonga (1990) as well as the horror film Leprechaun (1993). She later called these her worst roles ever.
Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Aniston famously met Brad Pitt in 1998 and they married in 2000. They separated five years later and speculation grew that Pitt had been unfaithful with his Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie.
Never give up
Other reports speculated that their divorce was due to Aniston’s refusal to have children with Pitt. However, Aniston responded, “I’ve never in my life said I didn’t want to have children. I did and I do and I will! … I would never give up that experience for a career.”
Complicated relationship
In 2006, Aniston said she did not regret her relationship with Pitt. She described it as “very intense” and “a beautiful, complicated relationship.”
Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston married actor Justin Theroux in May 2015. The pair separated at the end of 2017.
Powerful Actresses
Aniston has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and she ranked third on Forbes’ list of the 100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood in 2013.
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Jennifer Aniston is frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful women and has an estimated net worth of $300 million. Her movies have raked in over $1.6 billion at the box office.
Objectification of women
In 2016, Aniston wrote an essay for the left-wing political outlet The Huffington Post and criticized the objectification of women.
Learning disability
In 2015, Aniston revealed that she has been diagnosed with dyslexia, which is a learning disability that impacts the brain’s ability to process written language. She says the condition has impacted her education and self-esteem.
Critical of Republicans
Aniston has been a left-wing political activist, donating to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. She endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and she has been critical of Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance during the 2024 election cycle. It’s widely believed that Aniston supports Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race.