Aniston in 2011
American actress Jennifer Aniston made her film debut in the 1988 comic science fiction film Mac and Me in an uncredited role of a dancer.[ 1] Two years later, she made her television debut in the series Molloy (1990) followed that year by a starring role in Ferris Bueller , a television adaptation of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off ; both series were cancelled in their first seasons.[ 2] In 1993, she had her first major film role in the horror comedy Leprechaun .[ 3] [ 4] She was offered a spot as a featured player on Saturday Night Live but turned this down to accept a starring role on the NBC television sitcom Friends (1994–2004).[ 5]
Aniston gained worldwide recognition for portraying Rachel Green on Friends , a role which earned her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations (two for Supporting Actress , three for Lead Actress ), winning one for Lead Actress and also a Golden Globe .[ 6] [ 7] During its ninth and tenth seasons , Aniston became one of the highest-paid television actors of all time, earning $1 million for each episode.[ 8] In 2003, Aniston appeared in the comedy Bruce Almighty , opposite Jim Carrey .[ 9] [ 10] The film grossed $484 million worldwide, making it Aniston's biggest commercial success in film.[ 11] In 2004, she starred in the romantic comedy Along Came Polly alongside Ben Stiller ,[ 12] [ 13] and in 2006, she appeared in the romantic comedy The Break-Up , opposite Vince Vaughn .[ 14]
Aniston had further commercially successful films including Marley & Me (2008), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), and The Bounty Hunter (2010).[ 15] [ 16] In 2010, she appeared as a guest star on the sitcom Cougar Town alongside former Friends co-star Courteney Cox .[ 17] [ 18] In 2014, Aniston starred in Daniel Barnz 's drama Cake ,[ 19] with her role earning critical acclaim.[ 20] [ 21] [ 22] She received nominations for a Golden Globe [ 23] and a Screen Actors Guild Award .[ 24] In 2019, she began starring in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show , for which she is also an executive producer.[ 25] [ 26] For her performance in it, she was nominated for a Golden Globe .[ 27]
Aside from acting, Aniston has directed three films including Room 10 ,[ 28] Burma: It Can't Wait,[ 29] and Five .[ 30] She has also appeared in several music videos, video games, and theatrical plays. Along with Brad Pitt and Brad Grey , former CEO of Paramount Pictures , Aniston founded the film production company Plan B Entertainment in 2002;[ 31] she and Grey withdrew in 2005.[ 32] In 2008, Aniston and Kristin Hahn co-founded the production company Echo Films .[ 33]
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^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2017). "Apple Gives Reese Witherspoon-Jennifer Aniston Morning Show Series 2-Season Order, Confirms 'Amazing Stories' Reboot" . Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2020 .
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^ Walber, Daniel (July 5, 2011). "Short Starts: Watch "Room 10" – Directed by "Horrible Bosses" Star Jennifer Aniston" . IndieWire . Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020 .
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^ Friedman, Roger (November 1, 2005). "Aniston's Star Shines With and Without Pitt" . Fox News . Fox News Channel. Archived from the original on July 8, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018 .
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^ Kroll, Justin (March 23, 2015). " 'Cake' Producer Kristin Hahn Launches Production Company Hahnscape" . Variety . Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020 .