Lasting Legacy of Jennifer Aniston: A Look at the Influence on History
A closer look at the lasting mark left by Jennifer Aniston—a timeline of influence.
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.
1996: Regular on FHM's Sexiest Women List
Since 1996, Jennifer Aniston has been a regular on the FHM (For Him Magazine) 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
2004: Topped People's Most Beautiful Women List
In 2004, Jennifer Aniston topped People magazine's annual list of Most Beautiful Women.
2005: GQ Woman of the Year
In 2005, Jennifer Aniston became the first GQ (Gentlemen's Quarterly) Woman of the Year.
2006: Aniston copes with loss and reflects on past relationship
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston mourned the death of her therapist, whom she credited with helping her through her separation from Brad Pitt. She reflected on her relationship with Pitt, describing it as intense and beautiful.
2006: Topped People's Best Dressed List
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston topped People magazine's Best Dressed List.
2011: Sought-After Body Shape
In 2011, a survey of patients by two Hollywood plastic surgeons identified Jennifer Aniston as having one of the most sought-after body shapes.
2012: Ranked on FHM's Sexiest Women List
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston ranked at number 79 on the FHM (For Him Magazine) 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
July 2016: Penned Essay on Objectification of Women
In July 2016, Jennifer Aniston penned an essay for The Huffington Post condemning the "objectification and scrutiny we put women through".
2016: Topped People's Most Beautiful Women List Again
In 2016, Jennifer Aniston topped People magazine's annual list of Most Beautiful Women again.
October 15, 2019: Joined Instagram
On October 15, 2019, Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram and broke the Guinness World Record for fastest time to reach one million followers.
2019: Considered 'America's Sweetheart'
In 2019, Rachel Simon of NBCNews.com argued that Jennifer Aniston "has filled the role of our most beloved celebrity for nearly two and a half decades now".
2021: Delayed Friends Cast Reunion for HBO Max
In 2021, Jennifer Aniston's Friends cast reunion for HBO Max was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
