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Jennifer Aniston

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.

February 11, 1969: Jennifer Aniston's Birth

On February 11, 1969, Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born. She is an American actress who later gained international fame.

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1988: Uncredited Role in Mac and Me

In 1988, Jennifer Aniston had an uncredited minor role in the film Mac and Me.

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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.

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1993: Starring in Leprechaun

In 1993, Jennifer Aniston starred as a spoiled teenager in the horror film Leprechaun.

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1993: First Major Film Role in Leprechaun

In 1993, Jennifer Aniston's first major film role was in the horror comedy Leprechaun.

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1994: Friends Debut

In 1994, Jennifer Aniston rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends.

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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.

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1995: Debut of Friends on NBC

In 1994-1995, the sitcom Friends, starring Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, debuted on NBC.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1998: Meeting Brad Pitt

In 1998, Jennifer Aniston met Brad Pitt, beginning a relationship that would soon become highly publicized and closely followed by the media.

1999: Starring in Office Space

In 1999, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Office Space.

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1999: Publication of "From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir"

In 1999, Jennifer Aniston's mother, Nancy, published "From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir", reflecting on their relationship.

July 29, 2000: Wedding to Brad Pitt

On July 29, 2000, Jennifer Aniston married Brad Pitt in a lavish wedding ceremony in Malibu, California, marking a high point in their highly publicized relationship.

2001: Appearance in Rock Star

In 2001, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the dramedy Rock Star.

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2002: Starring in The Good Girl

In 2002, Jennifer Aniston starred in the independent dramedy The Good Girl as an unglamorous cashier.

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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.

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2003: Starring in Bruce Almighty

In 2003, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy film Bruce Almighty.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2004: End of Friends

In 2004, Jennifer Aniston's role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends ended.

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January 7, 2005: Separation Announcement

On January 7, 2005, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced their separation, which initiated divorce proceedings that would eventually lead to intense media speculation about the reasons for their split.

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.

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2006: Directing Room 10

In 2006, Jennifer Aniston directed the short film Room 10 as part of Glamour's Reel Moments film series.

2006: Devastation Over Therapist's Death

In 2006, Jennifer Aniston expressed feeling devastated by the death of her longtime therapist, whom she credited with helping her through her separation from Brad Pitt.

2006: Starring in The Break-Up and Friends with Money

In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Break-Up and Friends with Money.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2010: Releases of The Bounty Hunter and The Switch

In 2010, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Bounty Hunter and The Switch.

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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.

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May 2011: Beginning of Relationship with Justin Theroux

In May 2011, Jennifer Aniston began a relationship with actor, director, and screenwriter Justin Theroux.

2011: Starring in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses

In 2011, Jennifer Aniston starred in Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses.

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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.

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August 10, 2012: Engagement to Justin Theroux

On August 10, 2012, Jennifer Aniston became engaged to Justin Theroux, marking a significant step in their relationship.

2012: Starring in Wanderlust

In 2012, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the comedy Wanderlust.

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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.

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2014: Leprechaun Retrospective

In 2014, Entertainment Weekly identified Leprechaun as Jennifer Aniston's worst role, and Aniston herself has expressed embarrassment over it.

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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.

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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.

August 5, 2015: Non-Legally Binding Wedding Ceremony

On August 5, 2015, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux held a non-legally binding wedding ceremony at their estate, celebrating their commitment to each other.

2015: Reflection on Divorce

In 2015, Jennifer Aniston reflected on her divorce from Brad Pitt, stating that "Nobody did anything wrong... It was just like, sometimes things [happen]."

2017: Separation from Justin Theroux

At the end of 2017, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux separated, concluding their relationship.

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.

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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.

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2023: Highest-Paid Actresses

As of 2023, Jennifer Aniston consistently ranks among the world's highest-paid actresses.