Before landing her desired roles in Hollywood, Jennifer Aniston had to go through a significant weight loss journey. In a recent book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the popular TV show Friends, entitled Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era, it was revealed that the now 50-year-old actress was advised by her agent to lose weight.
Saul Austerlitz, the author of the book, shared that Aniston had to drop thirty pounds in order to thrive in the competitive entertainment industry in Los Angeles. It was a tough environment for actresses, and her agent had to be straightforward with her about the challenges she would face in order to help her achieve success in her career.
A new book reveals that Jennifer Aniston had to lose 30 pounds in the 1990s to land acting roles.
In this photo, she looks like she’s thriving! The actress was captured in 1992 during her time on the TV show The Portrait Edge. Growing up in a family immersed in soap operas, thanks to her father John Aniston, she had already dipped her toes into acting with roles on shows such as Ferris Bueller and Molloy. Even though Aniston was always seen as stunning, she was mindful of how the camera could sometimes make her appear heavier, as mentioned in a later show that would catapult her to fame.
During her younger years, Jennifer Aniston was always admired for her beauty and was never perceived as overweight. However, as her experience in the entertainment industry grew, she realized that cameras have a tendency to add a few extra pounds to a person’s appearance. In this photo, we see Jennifer alongside Ami Dolenz and Charlie Schlatter in the movie Ferris Bueller.
Aniston and Mayim Bialik look absolutely amazing in this old snapshot from their time working on the TV show Molloy way back in 1990.
Having great expertise in her industry, she was able to adapt effortlessly: The gorgeous woman is actually the daughter of the famous soap opera actor John Aniston, which was known in 1995.
In a feature article for Rolling Stone in 1996, Jennifer candidly talked about the pressure to maintain a very slender physique. She jokingly confessed to enjoying an abundance of mayo sandwiches, declaring them as irresistibly delicious. Yet, she acknowledged the need to make changes in order to conform to these impractical ideals.
Dazzling in a slim white dress at the 2004 Emmy Awards, Jennifer Aniston shared that her agent had bluntly informed her that her weight was holding her back in Hollywood. This inspired her to reevaluate her diet, which at the time consisted of milkshakes, fries, and gravy. After shedding the extra pounds, she secured a role in Friends, a popular show that ran from 1994 to 2004.
Now, Aniston is gearing up for a television comeback with The Morning Show. In an interview with The New York Times, she expressed excitement about the future, believing that she is about to enter a creatively fulfilling phase in her career. Despite her three decades in the industry, she is confident that her talent is set to shine even brighter.
Exciting news for TV fans as a blonde actress makes her comeback to the small screen in a brand-new series. She is set to star alongside Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show, set to debut this fall.
