Career Timeline of Jennifer Aniston: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jennifer Aniston, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jennifer Aniston is a highly successful American actress best known for her role as Rachel Green in the iconic television sitcom Friends (1994-2004). Her performance earned her Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. Aniston has consistently been one of the world's highest-paid actresses, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.
1988: Uncredited Role in Mac and Me
In 1988, Jennifer Aniston had an uncredited minor role in the sci-fi adventure film Mac and Me. This was one of her early acting experiences.
1990: First Regular Television Role and Camp Cucamonga
In 1990, Jennifer Aniston had her first regular television role in the TV series Molloy and appeared in the made-for-television film Camp Cucamonga.
1993: First Major Film Role in Leprechaun
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston landed her first major film role in the horror comedy Leprechaun. This role marked a significant step in her early film career.
1993: Starring in Leprechaun
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston starred in the horror film Leprechaun, a role she later expressed embarrassment over. The film is about a spoiled teenager followed by a vengeful leprechaun.
1994: Cast as Rachel Green in Friends
In 1994, Jennifer Aniston was cast as Rachel Green in the television sitcom Friends. This was a pivotal moment in her career.
1996: Return to Film Work with She's the One
In 1996, after a four-year hiatus, Jennifer Aniston returned to film work, performing in the ensemble cast of the romantic comedy She's the One.
1997: First Starring Film Vehicle in Picture Perfect
In 1997, Jennifer Aniston's first starring film was Picture Perfect, in which she played a struggling advertising executive.
1998: Appearance in The Object of My Affection
In 1998, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the romantic comedy The Object of My Affection, portraying a woman who falls for a gay man.
1999: Starring in Office Space
In 1999, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Office Space, adding to her roles in successful comedy films.
2001: Appearance in Rock Star
In 2001, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the dramedy Rock Star, alongside Mark Wahlberg and Dominic West.
2002: Starring in The Good Girl
In 2002, Jennifer Aniston starred in the acclaimed independent film The Good Girl.
2003: Starring in Bruce Almighty
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy Bruce Almighty, where she played the girlfriend of a television field reporter, which became her biggest commercial success in film.
2004: End of Friends and Hiatus from Television
In 2004, Friends ended, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in Jennifer Aniston's career. Following the show's end, Aniston took a 15-year hiatus from television, focusing on film roles.
2004: Starring in Along Came Polly
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy Along Came Polly, which was number one at the North American box office during its opening weekend. The film is about a tightly wound newlywed.
2005: Appearance in Derailed and Rumor Has It
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the thriller Derailed and the romantic comedy Rumor Has It, both of which were moderate box office hits.
2006: Directing Room 10
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston directed the short film Room 10, set in a hospital emergency room, as part of Glamour's Reel Moments film series.
2006: Role in Friends with Money
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston played a single, cash-strapped woman working as a maid in the independent drama Friends with Money, which had a limited release.
2006: Starring in The Break-Up
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Break-Up, a romantic comedy alongside Vince Vaughn, depicting a couple's complicated split. The film received mixed reviews but was a box office success.
2006: Starring in The Break-Up and Friends with Money
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in both The Break-Up and the independent film Friends with Money, showcasing her versatility in both mainstream and independent productions.
2006: Releases: Friends with Money and The Break-Up
In 2006, two films featuring Jennifer Aniston were released: "Friends with Money" and "The Break-Up". These films were critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
2007: Guest Starring in Dirt and 30 Rock
In 2007, Jennifer Aniston guest-starred in an episode of Dirt, playing the rival of Courteney Cox's character, and in an episode of 30 Rock, playing a woman who stalks Jack Donaghy. For the latter, she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2008: Co-founding Echo Films
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston co-founded the production company Echo Films, adding producing to her list of roles in the film industry.
2008: Starring in Marley & Me
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy drama Marley & Me, which set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office sales ever. The film is about the owners of the titular dog.
2009: Starring in He's Just Not That Into You
In 2009, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You, which ranked number one at the United States box office for its opening weekend.
2010: The Bounty Hunter and The Switch Release
In 2010, Jennifer Aniston appeared in The Bounty Hunter, a romantic comedy action film, and The Switch, a romantic comedy about a woman who decides to have a child using a sperm bank. Both films received mixed to negative reviews.
2010: Guest Star on Cougar Town
In 2010, Jennifer Aniston was a guest star on the season two premiere of ABC's sitcom Cougar Town, playing a psychiatrist. This appearance was dubbed her return to television.
2011: Starring in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses
In 2011, Jennifer Aniston starred in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses, both of which were commercially successful, grossing over $100 million in North America and $200 million worldwide.
2012: Starring in Wanderlust
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the comedy Wanderlust with Paul Rudd, playing a married couple who join a commune. Though it received positive reviews, it was a box office failure.
2013: Starring in We're the Millers
In 2013, Jennifer Aniston starred in We're the Millers, a comedy about a struggling stripper who poses as a wife for a drug deal. Despite mixed reviews, it was a financial success.
2014: Entertainment Weekly Identifies Leprechaun as Worst Role
In 2014, Entertainment Weekly identified Jennifer Aniston's role in Leprechaun as her worst, a sentiment that Aniston herself has echoed. This retrospective highlighted a challenging early role in her career.
2014: Starring in Life of Crime and Horrible Bosses 2
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston played a stoic socialite in Life of Crime and reprised her role in Horrible Bosses 2. Life of Crime is a film adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1978 novel The Switch.
2014: Starring in Cake and Award Nominations
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston starred in Cake, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as a woman struggling with chronic pain, and earning nominations for the Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, and Critics' Choice Movie Award.
2014: Starring in Cake
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston starred in the acclaimed independent film Cake.
2018: Starring in Dumplin'
In 2018, Jennifer Aniston starred in the film Dumplin', adding another credit to her acting career.
2019: Starring in Murder Mystery and Returning to TV with The Morning Show
In 2019, Jennifer Aniston starred in Murder Mystery and returned to television by producing and starring in The Morning Show on Apple TV+, marking a return to television after a hiatus.
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