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 iconic role as Rachel Green in the 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.
In 1988, Jennifer Aniston began working as an actress at an early age with an uncredited role in the film Mac and Me.
In 1990, Jennifer Aniston had her first regular television role in the TV series Molloy and starred in the television film Camp Cucamonga.
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston had her first major film role in the horror comedy Leprechaun.
In 1993, Jennifer Aniston starred as a spoiled teenager in the horror film Leprechaun.
In 1994, Jennifer Aniston rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends.
In 1994, Jennifer Aniston was cast as Rachel Green in the sitcom Friends.
After a four-year hiatus, Jennifer Aniston returned to film work in 1996, when she performed in the ensemble cast of romantic comedy She's the One.
In 1996, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers music video for "Walls".
In 1997, Jennifer Aniston's first starring film role was in Picture Perfect.
In 1998, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the romantic comedy The Object of My Affection.
In 1999, "Office Space", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
Jennifer Aniston starred in the successful comedy film Office Space in 1999.
In 2001, Jennifer Aniston appeared in Melissa Etheridge's music video for "I Want to Be in Love".
Since 2001, Jennifer Aniston has been on the Forbes Top Earning Actresses list.
In 2002, "The Good Girl", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
In 2002, Jennifer Aniston founded the film production company Plan B Entertainment with Brad Pitt and Brad Grey.
In 2002, Jennifer Aniston starred in the independent dramedy The Good Girl.
In 2003, "Bruce Almighty", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy Bruce Almighty, which became a major commercial success.
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston topped Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
In 2003, Jennifer Aniston won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in Friends.
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston finished playing Rachel on Friends, then took a 15-year hiatus from television aside from guest roles.
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy Along Came Polly.
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston appeared in a Heineken commercial.
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the thriller Derailed and the romantic comedy Rumor Has It.
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston withdrew from the film production company Plan B Entertainment.
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston directed the short film Room 10, part of Glamour's Reel Moments film series.
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film The Break-Up and the independent film Friends with Money.
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in the independent drama Friends with Money.
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy The Break-Up alongside Vince Vaughn.
In 2006, two of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, "Friends with Money" and "The Break-Up", were released.
On April 14, 2007, Jennifer Aniston received GLAAD's Vanguard Award for her contributions to increased visibility and understanding of the LGBT community.
According to Forbes, in October 2007, Jennifer Aniston was the best-selling celebrity face of the entertainment industry.
In 2007, Jennifer Aniston guest-starred in an episode of Dirt and an episode of 30 Rock, for which she received an Emmy nomination.
Since 2007, Jennifer Aniston has been involved in a publicity campaign for SmartWater.
In September 2008, Jennifer Aniston hosted the Stand Up to Cancer show.
In 2008, "Marley & Me", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston and producer Kristin Hahn formed Echo Films.
In 2008, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy drama Marley & Me.
In 2009, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You.
In July 2010, Jennifer Aniston released her first perfume, initially planned to be named "Lolavie by Jennifer Aniston" before being changed.
In 2010, Jennifer Aniston starred in the romantic comedy action film The Bounty Hunter and the romantic comedy The Switch.
In 2010, Jennifer Aniston was a guest star on the season two premiere of ABC's sitcom Cougar Town.
On March 7, 2011, Jennifer Aniston released a YouTube video for SmartWater, titled "Jennifer Aniston Goes Viral".
In 2011, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy films Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses.
In 2011, two of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, "Just Go with It" and "Horrible Bosses", were released.
On February 22, 2012, Jennifer Aniston received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the comedy Wanderlust with Paul Rudd as a married couple.
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston co-founded the hair care brand Living Proof and became its spokeswoman.
In January 2013, Jennifer Aniston became the spokeswoman of Aveeno Skincare.
In 2013, "We're the Millers", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
In 2013, Jennifer Aniston starred as a struggling stripper in We're the Millers with Jason Sudeikis.
In 2013, Jennifer Aniston was named the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) ambassador for the Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure campaign.
In 2013, Jennifer Aniston was ranked third on Forbes' list of the 100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood.
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston launched her second perfume, named J.
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston played a stoic socialite in Life of Crime and reprised her role for Horrible Bosses 2.
In 2014, Jennifer Aniston starred in Cake as a woman struggling with chronic pain, receiving critical acclaim and award nominations for her performance.
In 2015, Jennifer Aniston became the new face of Emirates airline.
In 2015, Jennifer Aniston launched the perfume, Near Dusk.
In 2015, Jennifer Aniston starred as a reluctant therapist in the screwball comedy She's Funny That Way, receiving positive notice for her performance.
In 2015, Jennifer Aniston supported the Comic Relief, Inc. charity.
In 2016, Jennifer Aniston appeared in a campaign for pharmaceutical company Shire to raise awareness about chronic dry eye.
In 2016, Jennifer Aniston launched her perfume called Beachscape.
In 2016, Jennifer Aniston starred in "Mother's Day" as a divorced mother, voiced a character in "Storks", and appeared in "Office Christmas Party".
In 2016, Jennifer Aniston was honored by SmartWater for her ongoing philanthropic work for St. Jude's.
In 2017, Forbes estimated Jennifer Aniston's net worth at $200 million.
In 2017, Jennifer Aniston donated $500,000 to the Red Cross and another $500,000 to the Ricky Martin Foundation to help victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
In 2017, Jennifer Aniston launched two perfumes, Luxe and Chapter One.
In 2017, Jennifer Aniston's war drama film "The Yellow Birds", where she played the mother of a deceased soldier, was first presented at the Sundance Film Festival.
In June 2018, "The Yellow Birds", starring Jennifer Aniston as the mother of a deceased soldier, received a video on demand release.
In December 2018, Jennifer Aniston's first project for a streaming service, the musical comedy "Dumplin'", was released on Netflix, with Aniston as executive producer and star.
In 2018, "Dumplin'", one of Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.
In 2018, Jennifer Aniston launched her perfume, Chapter Two.
In 2018, Jennifer Aniston was one of the world's highest-paid actresses and her earnings were $19.5 million.
Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Dumplin' in 2018.
On June 14, 2019, "Murder Mystery", a comedy reuniting Jennifer Aniston with Adam Sandler, premiered on Netflix.
On October 15, 2019, Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram and broke the Guinness World Record for fastest time to reach one million followers.
On November 1, 2019, Jennifer Aniston returned to television, producing and starring in "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+ alongside Reese Witherspoon.
In 2019, Jennifer Aniston starred in the film Murder Mystery and returned to television in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show.
In 2020, Jennifer Aniston launched two perfumes, Silver and Solstice Bloom.
In May 2021, Jennifer Aniston reunited with her "Friends" cast mates for an HBO Max special titled "Friends: The Reunion".
In 2021, Jennifer Aniston launched the LolaVie haircare company.
In 2021, Jennifer Aniston's Friends cast reunion for HBO Max was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 31, 2023, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler reunited for the sequel "Murder Mystery 2", which premiered.
As of 2023, Jennifer Aniston consistently ranks among the world's highest-paid actresses.