Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Joanna Aniston, born on February 11, 1969, is an American actress and producer. With an uncredited appearance in the 1988 film “Mac and Me,” she began her career as an actress at a young age. Her first significant film performance was in the horror-comedy “Leprechaun,” released in 1993. Since the 1990s, she has ascended to become one of the highest-paid actors in the world. Her films have grossed over $1.6 billion globally, with 12 generating more than $100 million. Aniston rose to fame for her role as Rachel Green on “Friends” (1994 — 2004) and has been nominated for various awards.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jennifer Joanna Aniston

Nickname:

Jen, Mamma

Birth date:

February 11, 1969

Age:

55

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

5' 4"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$300 million

Jennifer's Social Media:

Background

Jennifer Aniston was born in the Sherman Oaks district of Los Angeles on February 11, 1969, to Greek-born actor John Aniston and actress Nancy Dow. Louis Grieco, one of her maternal great-grandfathers, was Italian. English, Irish, Scottish, and a bit of Greek are part of her mother’s ancestry. Her father’s ancestry is from Crete, Greece. Aniston has two siblings — an older maternal half-brother, and her younger paternal half-brother. Actor Telly Savalas, one of her father’s closest friends, was her godfather. As a child, she relocated to New York City. Despite her father’s employment in the television industry, she was discouraged from watching it; yet, she found ways to get around that. When she was six years old, she began attending a Waldorf school. Her parents divorced when she was nine. In Manhattan, Aniston attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, and Performing Arts. After discovering acting at the Waldorf school at the age of 11, she joined the theatrical club and had Anthony Abeson as her acting teacher. There, her roles included Lorraine Hansberry’s “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” and Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters.”

Aniston’s role as Rachel Green on the successful sitcom “Friends” was her Hollywood breakthrough after a string of minor film and television performances. “Friends” was a great hit and Aniston’s trademark hairstyle on the program was dubbed ‘The Rachel’ by the public. She worked on “Friends” for 10 years, earning $1 million each episode for the final three seasons before the show concluded in 2004. For her work on the show, she received a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. She has since appeared in a number of dramas, comedies, and romantic comedies. “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “The Break-Up” (2006), “Marley & Me” (2008), “Just Go With It” (2011), “Horrible Bosses” (2011) “We’re the Millers” (2013) are some of her most successful films. Some of her most well-received film appearances were “Office Space” (1999), “The Good Girl” (2002), “Friends with Money” (2006), “Cake” (2014), and “Dumplin’” (2018). She returned to television in 2019, writing and starring in “The Morning Show” and an Apple TV+ drama series, and she was awarded another Screen Actors Guild Award.

In 2000, Aniston married actor Brad Pitt. Following media suspicions that Pitt had an affair with co-star Angelina Jolie, the A-list couple separated in 2005. Aniston has been linked to her “The Break-up” co-star, Vince Vaughn, and musician John Mayer. Aniston confirmed her engagement to actor and director Justin Theroux in August 2012. Theroux is recognized for his work in various comedy films such as “Strangers with Candy” (2005), “Your Highness” (2011), and “Wanderlust” (2012). In August 2015, they married in a private ceremony at their Bel Air home. The A-list couple announced their 2017 separation in a joint statement in February 2018.

Career timeline

1988 — 1993
The Starting Point

Aniston works as a telemarketer, waiter, and bike messenger.

1994
“Friends” and Fame

She receives five Primetime Emmy nominations and wins the Best Lead Actress award.

1997
Her First Movie

With “Picture Perfect,” she makes a total of $2 million.

2003
Her First Golden Globe Award

She wins her first and only Golden Globe from the T.V. show “Friends.”

2005 — 2011
Success in Dollars

She grosses more than $8 million from her movies.

2014 — 2017
Her Philanthropic Work

Aniston donates to Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and others.

2021
The “Friends” Reunion

HBO Max hosts the unscripted television special “Friends: The Reunion.”

Why We Love Jennifer Aniston

  1. She’s open about her mental health

    Aniston felt driven to seek treatment and has been in therapy for years to find help. She’s always been open about the value of counseling in her life.

  2. She’s healthy

    She also keeps herself grounded and beautiful with a daily wellness routine that includes equal parts exercising and nutritional eating. Aniston knows what she’s doing regarding health and fitness; thus, her body responds positively.

  3. She contributes to a better world

    She is well-known for being a giving person, and she has helped many non-profit organizations. She also participates in a variety of charitable events and fundraisers.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She was a bike messenger

    Before landing her first acting role, she worked as a bike messenger.

  2. She had reading difficulties

    In her early 20s, she was diagnosed with dyslexia.

  3. Her fear of water

    Her phobia of water stemmed from crashing into the pool as a child.

  4. Her art was displayed at MoMA

    Her paintings were displayed at the museum when she was 11 years old.

  5. She’s a royal

    Aniston’s mom is a descendant of the Royal House of Stuart of Scotland.

Jennifer Aniston FAQs

Did she attend university?

She didn’t attend college or any university, although she did receive a diploma from high school.

Is she married or is she single?

She has been married twice, the first marriage was to actor Brad Pitt, with whom she spent five years, and the second, to actor Justin Theroux, whom she wedded in 2015.

Does she has kids?

No, she does not have children.

Jennifer Aniston’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2025February 11Tuesday
2026February 11Wednesday
2027February 11Thursday
2028February 11Friday
2029February 11Sunday

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