Jennifer Aniston took the ’90s by storm.
After her breakout role in ‘Friends’ that helped launch her own hairstyle,
to her movie successes (and failures) and to the highs and lows of her romantic life,
Aniston has left her mark on Hollywood.
Check out some interesting facts about Aniston and learn there’s more to her than just a hairstyle (‘The Rachel’) and a famous marriage (Bennifer).
15 facts about Jennifer Aniston
By Mike Rose, cleveland.com
February 11, 2017
Check out our slideshow to learn more fun facts about one of the most popular actresses of the ’90s, Jennifer Aniston.
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Her daytime dad
Aniston is the daughter of longtime daytime TV star John Aniston and actress Nancy Dow.
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Who loves ya, baby?
Jennifer Aniston’s godfather was actor Telly Savalas.
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A lifelong fear
During promotions for her film ‘Cake,’ Aniston revealed she fell in a pool as a child and has had a fear of the water ever since.
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Getting her start
When trying to launch her acting career, Jennifer Aniston worked a number of odd jobs including doing a stint as a spokesmodel for Nutrisystems on The Howard Stern Show.
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Before ‘Friends’
Aniston appeared in several short-lived tv shows including ‘Molloy,’ featuring eventual ‘Blossom’ star Mayim Bialik.
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I’ll be there for you
Aniston’s big break came when she was cast as Rachel Green in the NBC hit ‘Friends’
Prior to casting, she initially wanted to try out for the role of Monica.
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Hello, Hollywood
After ‘Friends’ ended, Aniston transitioned to a film star, appearing in a number of hits (as well as some duds) such as ‘Horrible Bosses,’ ‘The Break-Up’ and ‘Marley & Me’
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Small screen redux
Aniston has returned to the small screen a number of times in the years since ‘Friends’ ended, including guest appearances in shows like ’30 Rock’ and ‘Cougar Town’ where she was reunited with Courteney Cox.
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The funny bone
Aniston’s highest grossing movie is ‘Bruce Almighty’ where she starred opposite Jim Carrey.
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Some things Rotten
Rotten Tomatoes lists ‘The Good Girl’ as Aniston’s top-rated film and ‘Til There Was You’ as one of her worst-rated films.
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I want my MTV
Aniston has appeared in music videos for both Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Melissa Etheridge.
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The one that got away
Aniston was considered for the role of Rose in ‘Titanic’ that eventually went to Kate Winslet.
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Love on the rocks
Aniston was involved with fellow actor Brad Pitt, whom she married in July of 2000. The couple split in 2005 following speculation that Pitt cheated on Aniston with co-star Angelina Jolie. Aniston has also dated actor Vince Vaughn and musician John Mayer before marrying Justin Theroux in 2015.
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A star is born
Aniston was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
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Awards season
Aniston as 3 Golden Globes nominations (1 win). She also has a Grammy, Emmy and SAG award along with multiple nominations.
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What’s next?
Jennifer can be seen in the upcoming ‘Dumplin’ as the mother of the main character.
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