Jennifer Aniston celebrates 56 today
Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she was cast as Rachel Green on the NBC sitcom “Friends” a show that became a cultural phenomenon
Jennifer Aniston celebrates 56 today
Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow. She spent part of her childhood in Greece before her family settled in New York City. Aniston attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she developed her passion for acting.
Aniston’s early career involved roles in Off-Broadway productions and minor television appearances. Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she was cast as Rachel Green on the NBC sitcom “Friends.” The show became a cultural phenomenon, and Aniston’s portrayal earned her an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The popularity of “Friends” solidified her status as a leading actress in Hollywood.
Transitioning to film, Aniston starred in a variety of genres, including comedies like “Office Space” (1999), “Bruce Almighty” (2003), and “The Break-Up” (2006), as well as dramas such as “The Good Girl” (2002) and “Cake” (2014). Her performance in “Cake” garnered critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Aniston married actor Brad Pitt in 2000; the couple divorced in 2005. She later wed actor Justin Theroux in 2015, with the marriage ending in 2018.
Currently she stars alongside Reese Witherspoon in the Apple TV+ series “The Morning Show,” a role that earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award. Additionally, Aniston remains active in film, with recent projects including “Murder Mystery 2” (2023) and the upcoming drama “The Goree Girls,” where she not only stars but also serves as a producer.
Beyond acting, Aniston is involved in various philanthropic efforts and maintains a presence in the beauty industry, co-founding the hair care company “LolaVie.”
Look back at some scenes of Jennifer Aniston’s breakthrough role in “Friends”
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