Award-winning actress Jennifer Aniston admitted that she disliked the process of auditioning due to her nerves, especially when auditioning for the role that changed her life – Rachel Greene in the popular NBC series Friends.
The 54-year-old actress, originally from San Fernando Valley, revealed to WSJ. Magazine that auditioning was not her strong suit. Despite her nerves, she gave it her all when auditioning for Friends, which led to her landing the role that same day.
After the conclusion of Friends in 2004, Aniston decided to keep only two items from the set – a pair of Rachel’s red loafers and one of Monica Geller’s floral dresses, both of which she still wears today.
During the second season, Aniston and David Schwimmer received pay raises while the rest of the cast did not. In order to maintain solidarity, they both took pay cuts for the third season. Eventually, by the ninth and tenth seasons, the entire cast was earning $1 million per episode.
Jennifer Aniston, a winner of an Emmy award, openly admitted that she did not excel at auditioning. She expressed her dislike for the process, mentioning that she often felt overwhelmed by nerves. Aniston specifically recalled the audition that ultimately led her to the iconic role of Rachel Greene in the beloved NBC sitcom Friends.
The 54-year-old San Fernando Valley native revealed to WSJ. Magazine that she really wanted the job she auditioned for, despite the competition. She gave it her all and was pleasantly surprised to get the news of landing the job the same day by two o’clock.
Reflecting on her career, Aniston mentioned that financial success could have been detrimental to her relationships. Her favorite red carpet outfit remains the black Valentino couture gown from the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.
Despite facing scrutiny throughout her career, Jennifer wished she had learned not to care about other people’s opinions sooner. She also shared a heartwarming tradition of receiving flowers from Adam Sandler and his wife on Mother’s Day.
In a candid interview last November, Jennifer opened up about her struggles with trying to conceive through various methods. She has come to terms with not having children and has no regrets about it. At home, she finds comfort in sharing her bed with her beloved dogs Clyde and Lord Chesterfield in her lavish Bel-Air mansion.
Fashion must-haves: Even after the popular series ended in 2004 following a successful 10 season run, Jennifer Aniston held onto just two pieces from the set – a stylish pair of red loafers worn by her character Rachel, and a beautiful floral dress belonging to Monica Geller, played by Courteney Cox. She continues to rock these iconic pieces in her wardrobe even today.
Fairness was a top priority for Aniston and David Schwimmer on the set of Friends. Upon learning that they were the only cast members receiving pay raises in the second season, they voluntarily took pay cuts in the third season to ensure everyone was being compensated equally. This principle of equality remained consistent throughout the show, as by seasons nine and ten, all cast members were earning an impressive $1 million per episode.
The Pvolve consultant mentioned that it could have been disastrous for us if someone was experiencing a sudden financial windfall.
“Jennifer has graced numerous red carpets throughout her career, but nothing compares to the feeling she had when she wore the stunning black Valentino couture gown with a daring thigh-high slit at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards – she simply describes it as ‘beautiful.’”
Aniston smiled brightly and shared, “They have recreated it for me since I couldn’t locate the original. Someone out there has it.”
The host of The Morning Show shared a heartwarming story about her co-star Adam Sandler from Murder Mystery 2. She mentioned that Adam and his wife Jackie have a sweet tradition of sending her flowers every Mother’s Day for the past 20 years.
Dealing with infertility: Jennifer shared with Allure in November that she had been trying for years to conceive through methods like IVF and drinking Chinese teas, but ultimately accepted that it wasn’t meant to be. She mentioned that she has moved on from that chapter in her life and has no regrets about it.
When asked about who she sleeps with in her $21M four-bedroom Bel-Air mansion, the millionaire replied that it’s her dogs, Clyde and Lord Chesterfield, who she shares her bed with.
Aniston is reportedly raking in an impressive $2 million per episode for her role as executive producer and co-star in the third season of The Morning Show, set to premiere on Apple TV+ on September 13th. She once mentioned that her love for interior design could have been a career path if she hadn’t pursued acting, claiming she has a knack for spotting what a space needs. Alongside Aniston, the cast will include Reese Witherspoon, Marcia Gay Harden, Billy Crudup, and others in the upcoming season based on the book by Brian Stelter. Despite mixed reviews for the first two seasons, Apple has already greenlit a fourth season for the drama series.