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 celebrated American actress best known for her iconic role as Rachel Green in the long-running sitcom Friends (1994-2004). This role catapulted her to international stardom and earned her prestigious awards including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Aniston has maintained her position as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, demonstrating her enduring popularity and success within the entertainment industry.
1988: Uncredited Role in Mac and Me
In 1988, Jennifer Aniston had an uncredited minor role in the film Mac and Me.
1990: Television Roles in Molloy and Camp Cucamonga
In 1990, Jennifer Aniston had her first regular television role in the TV series Molloy and also appeared in the made-for-television film Camp Cucamonga.
1993: Starring in Leprechaun
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston starred as a spoiled teenager in the horror film Leprechaun.
1993: First Major Film Role in Leprechaun
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston's first major film role was in the horror comedy Leprechaun.
1994: Friends Debut
In 1994, Jennifer Aniston rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends.
1994: Cast in Friends
In 1994, after encouragement from NBC executive Warren Littlefield, Jennifer Aniston was cast as Rachel Green in the sitcom Friends set to debut on NBC's fall lineup.
1995: Debut of Friends on NBC
In 1994-1995, the sitcom Friends, starring Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, debuted on NBC.
1996: Return to Film in She's the One
In 1996, after a four-year hiatus, Jennifer Aniston returned to film work in the ensemble cast of the romantic comedy She's the One.
1997: Starring Film Vehicle: Picture Perfect
In 1997, Jennifer Aniston's first starring film vehicle was Picture Perfect, where 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, playing a woman who falls for a gay man.
1999: Starring in Office Space
In 1999, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Office Space.
2002: Starring in The Good Girl
In 2002, Jennifer Aniston starred in the independent dramedy The Good Girl as an unglamorous cashier.
2003: Commercial Success with Bruce Almighty
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston achieved significant commercial success with the comedy Bruce Almighty, where she played the girlfriend of a television field reporter.
2003: Starring in Bruce Almighty
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Bruce Almighty.
2003: Golden Globe Award
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston won a Golden Globe Award as Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in Friends.
2004: End of Friends and Hiatus from Television
In 2004, Friends ended, and Jennifer Aniston took a 15-year hiatus from television save for occasional guest roles.
2004: Starring in Along Came Polly
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy Along Came Polly as the old classmate of a tightly wound newlywed.
2004: End of Friends
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston's role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends ended.
2005: Appearances in Derailed and Rumor Has It
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the thriller Derailed as an alluring woman and in the romantic comedy Rumor Has It as an obituary and wedding announcement writer.
2006: Directing Room 10
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston directed the short film Room 10 as part of Glamour's Reel Moments film series.
2006: Starring in The Break-Up and Friends with Money
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Break-Up and Friends with Money.
2006: Starring in The Break-Up
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy The Break-Up, alongside Vince Vaughn, as one half of a couple having a complicated split.
2006: Releases of "Friends with Money" and "The Break-Up"
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in two critically and commercially successful films, "Friends with Money" and "The Break-Up", both of which were released that year.
2006: Role in Friends with Money
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston took on the role of a single, cash-strapped woman working as a maid in the independent drama Friends with Money.
2007: Guest Starring in Dirt and 30 Rock
In 2007, Jennifer Aniston guest-starred in an episode of Dirt and in an episode of 30 Rock.
2008: Co-founding Echo Films
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston co-founded the production company Echo Films.
2008: Starring in Marley & Me
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston starred in the film Marley & Me.
2008: Marley & Me Release
In 2008, the comedy-drama Marley & Me, starring Jennifer Aniston, was released, setting a record for largest Christmas Day box office sales.
2009: He's Just Not That Into You Release
In 2009, the romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You, starring Jennifer Aniston, was released.
2010: Releases of The Bounty Hunter and The Switch
In 2010, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Bounty Hunter and The Switch.
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.
2011: Starring in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses
In 2011, Jennifer Aniston starred in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses.
2011: Releases of "Just Go with It" and "Horrible Bosses"
In 2011, Jennifer Aniston starred in two films, "Just Go with It" and "Horrible Bosses", both of which became commercially successful and critically acclaimed.
2012: Starring in Wanderlust
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the comedy Wanderlust.
2013: Release of "We're the Millers"
In 2013, Jennifer Aniston starred in "We're the Millers", which was released and became a commercially and critically successful film.
2014: Leprechaun Retrospective
In 2014, Entertainment Weekly identified Leprechaun as Jennifer Aniston's worst role, and Aniston herself has expressed embarrassment over it.
2014: Roles in Life of Crime and Horrible Bosses 2
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston played a stoic socialite in Life of Crime and reprised her role for Horrible Bosses 2.
2014: Starring in Cake
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston starred in Cake as Claire Simmons, a woman struggling with chronic pain, receiving acclaim for her performance.
2018: Release of "Dumplin'"
In 2018, Jennifer Aniston starred in "Dumplin'", which was released and recognized as one of her critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2019: Starring in Murder Mystery and The Morning Show
In 2019, Jennifer Aniston starred in the film Murder Mystery and returned to television, producing and starring in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show.
2023: Highest-Paid Actresses
As of 2023, Jennifer Aniston consistently ranks among the world's highest-paid actresses.
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