Jennifer Aniston had to undergo a significant weight loss journey before she could secure the roles she desired in Hollywood. According to a recent book celebrating the 25th anniversary of Friends, titled Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era, the actress, who is now 50, was advised by her agent to slim down.
In his book, author Saul Austerlitz revealed that Aniston was required to shed thirty pounds in order to succeed in the competitive entertainment industry in Los Angeles. It was a challenging environment for actresses, and Aniston’s agent had to honestly share this tough reality with her to help her succeed in her career.
In order to secure acting opportunities, Jennifer Aniston reportedly had to shed 30 pounds in the 1990s, according to a recently published book.
She appears to be doing well in this picture! The actress is featured in 1992 for the TV series The Portrait Edge. Even back then, she was aware of the challenges of Hollywood.
Coming from a family background in soap operas with her father, John Aniston, the star had already started her acting career with appearances on TV shows like Ferris Bueller and Molloy. While Aniston was always perceived as beautiful, she was aware of the camera’s tendency to add weight, as pointed out in a later show she became famous for.
In her early days, Jennifer Aniston was not considered to be overweight by any means. She was always seen as beautiful. However, as the popular show she later starred in pointed out, cameras have a way of making people appear heavier than they actually are. Here, we see Jennifer posing with Ami Dolenz and Charlie Schlatter in the movie Ferris Bueller.
And she’s also fabulous in this photo: Aniston and Mayim Bialik starring together in Molloy back in 1990.
Well-versed in the field, she was able to adjust easily: The stunning lady is actually the offspring of John Aniston, a well-known actor from soap operas; this was back in 1995.
In her Rolling Stone cover story from 1996, Jennifer openly discussed the societal expectation to have a very slim figure. She humorously admitted to indulging in too many mayonnaise sandwiches, claiming that they were the tastiest thing ever. However, she realized that she needed to make some adjustments to meet these unrealistic standards.
Appearing incredibly slim in a white dress at the Emmy Awards in 2004, Jennifer Aniston revealed in an interview that her agent bluntly informed her that her weight was hindering her chances in Hollywood. This revelation prompted her to take a closer look at her diet, which consisted of milkshakes, French fries, and gravy. After shedding the extra pounds, she landed a role in Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004.
Now, Aniston is making a return to television with The Morning Show. Speaking to The New York Times, she expressed optimism about the future, stating that she believes she is entering a creatively fulfilling period in her career. Despite having been in the industry for three decades, she feels that her talent is about to shine even brighter.
A new TV series is on the horizon, featuring the return of the blonde actress to the television screen. She will be co-starring with Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show, set to premiere this upcoming fall.
