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Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston is an American actress who gained worldwide recognition for portraying Rachel Green in the television sitcom Friends (1994-2004). Her performance earned her Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. Aniston has been consistently one of the highest-paid actresses globally.

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February 11, 1969: Jennifer Aniston's birth

On February 11, 1969, Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born. She is an American actress known for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends.

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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 starred in the made-for-television film Camp Cucamonga.

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1993: Starring in Leprechaun

In 1993, Jennifer Aniston starred 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: Rise to fame in Friends

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

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1996: Return to Film

In 1996, after a four-year hiatus, Jennifer Aniston returned to film work in She's the One.

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1997: Starring role in Picture Perfect

In 1997, Jennifer Aniston had her first starring film vehicle in Picture Perfect.

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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.

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1998: Meeting Brad Pitt

In 1998, Jennifer Aniston met Brad Pitt, marking the beginning of their highly publicized relationship.

1999: Starring in Office Space

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

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1999: Mother's Memoir Publication

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

1999: Office Space Release

In 1999, Office Space, one of Jennifer Aniston's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.

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July 29, 2000: Marriage to Brad Pitt

On July 29, 2000, Jennifer Aniston married Brad Pitt in a lavish wedding ceremony in Malibu, California, after dating for two years. Their marriage was initially viewed as a Hollywood success.

2001: Appearance in Rock Star

In 2001, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the dramedy Rock Star opposite Mark Wahlberg and Dominic West.

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2002: Starring in The Good Girl

In 2002, Jennifer Aniston starred in the acclaimed independent film The Good Girl.

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2002: The Good Girl Release

In 2002, The Good Girl, one of Jennifer Aniston's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, was released.

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2003: Bruce Almighty Release

In 2003, Bruce Almighty, one of Jennifer Aniston's most commercially successful films, was released.

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2003: Starring in Bruce Almighty

In 2003, Jennifer Aniston starred in the comedy Bruce Almighty, one of her biggest commercial successes.

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2003: Golden Globe Award

In 2003, Jennifer Aniston won a Golden Globe Award as Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in Friends.

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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.

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2004: End of Friends

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

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2004: End of Friends and television hiatus

In 2004, after the show Friends ended, Jennifer Aniston took a 15-year hiatus from television, with the exception of guest roles.

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January 7, 2005: Announcement of Separation from Brad Pitt

On January 7, 2005, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced their separation, eventually finalizing their divorce on October 2. Media speculation arose about Pitt's infidelity with Angelina Jolie.

2005: Response to Divorce Rumors

In 2005, Amid reports that her divorce from Pitt was due to Aniston's refusal to have children with Pitt, Aniston clarified that she has always wanted children and would never sacrifice that experience for her career.

2005: Appearances in Derailed and Rumor Has It

In 2005, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the thriller Derailed and the romantic comedy Rumor Has It.

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2006: Friends with Money and The Break-Up Release

In 2006, Friends with Money and The Break-Up, Jennifer Aniston's critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, were released.

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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: Aniston's Grief and Reflection on Pitt Relationship

In 2006, Jennifer Aniston expressed devastation over the death of her therapist, who aided her separation from Brad Pitt. She described her relationship with Pitt as "very intense" and "a beautiful, complicated relationship," expressing no regrets.

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

In 2006, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Break-Up and also in the independent film 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, about a couple having a complicated split.

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2006: Starring 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, receiving an Emmy nomination for the latter.

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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 comedy drama Marley & Me, which set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office sales ever.

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2008: Marley & Me Release

In 2008, Marley & Me, one of Jennifer Aniston's most commercially successful films, was released.

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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.

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2010: Starring in The Bounty Hunter and The Switch

In 2010, Jennifer Aniston starred in The Bounty Hunter and The Switch. The Bounty Hunter was a box office success despite being panned by critics, while The Switch had a lukewarm box office reception and mixed reviews.

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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: Relationship with Justin Theroux began

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 the films Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses.

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2011: Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses Release

In 2011, Just Go with It and Horrible Bosses, Jennifer Aniston's commercially successful films, were released.

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August 10, 2012: Engagement to Justin Theroux

On August 10, 2012, Jennifer Aniston became engaged to actor, director, and screenwriter Justin Theroux.

2012: Appearance in Wanderlust

In 2012, Jennifer Aniston appeared in the comedy Wanderlust with Paul Rudd as a married couple who join a commune. Although it received positive reviews, it was a box office failure.

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2013: Starring in We're the Millers

In 2013, Jennifer Aniston starred in We're the Millers as a struggling stripper who agrees to pose as a wife for a drug deal. The film was a financial success.

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2013: We're the Millers Release

In 2013, We're the Millers, one of Jennifer Aniston's most commercially successful films, was released.

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2014: Starring in Life of Crime and Horrible Bosses 2

In 2014, Jennifer Aniston played a socialite in Life of Crime and reprised her role in Horrible Bosses 2.

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2014: Starring in Cake

In 2014, Jennifer Aniston starred as Claire Simmons in Cake, a role for which she received critical acclaim and several award nominations.

2014: Leprechaun identified as her worst role

In a 2014 retrospective from Entertainment Weekly, Leprechaun was identified as Jennifer Aniston's worst role, with Aniston expressing embarrassment over it.

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August 5, 2015: Non-legally Binding Wedding Ceremony

On August 5, 2015, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux had a non-legally binding wedding ceremony at their estate.

2015: Aniston's Reflection on Divorce

In 2015, Jennifer Aniston reflected on her divorce from Brad Pitt, stating, "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.

2018: Dumplin' Release

In 2018, Dumplin', one of Jennifer Aniston's most critically acclaimed films, was released.

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2018: Starring in Dumplin'

In 2018, Jennifer Aniston starred in the film Dumplin'.

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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 in The Morning Show on Apple TV+.

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2023: Highest-Paid Actresses

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