Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston, born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California, is an Emmy-winning American actress, producer, and businesswoman. She became an international celebrity when she starred on the hit television show Friends as Rachel Green and later was involved in many high-profile relationships, including her five-year marriage with Brad Pitt.

Jennifer Aniston – childhood & early life

Jennifer Aniston was born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, Cailifnira, to parents Nancy Dow and John Aniston. Both worked as actors but divorced when Jennifer was very young.

Although she had a good relationship with her parents, when speaking of her childhood, Jennifer has branded it "destabilized" and "unsafe. Still, the strained relationship with her parents made her play a role, which prepared her for her acting career.

What happened to Jennifer Aniston when she was 11?

When Jennifer was only 11 years of age, she got her first taste of her creative talents. She attended the Rudolf Steiner School's drama club, and while she wasn't allowed to watch television, her parents often took her to the theater, where her love for acting grew.

Beginning of career

Aniston moved to New York to attend the High School of Performing Arts. At age 20, she began getting roles in television series, including Molloy and Ferris Bueller. She made her big-screen debut in the 1993 film Leprechaun.

'Friends'

Only a few years into her acting career, Jennifer Aniston got the role that changed her life. She was cast as Rachel Green on the television show Friends. The show, about six friends living their lives in New York City, became a super-hit and Aniston turned into a worldwide superstar overnight.

She received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2002 and earned another four nominations. Also, she won a Golden Globe in 2003 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series for her portrayal of Rachel Greenm and one more nomination the year before.

How much did Jennifer Aniston get paid for Friends?

Aniston was paid about $22 000 dollars per episode in the first season. In the second season, reports suggests her wage went up to $44 000 per episode, and in the third season $75 000 per episode.

The show lasted for a total of eight seasons, and during the last season, Aniston, with co-stars Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matthew LeBlanc, earned $1 million per episode.

What happened between Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston?