American actress and entrepreneur Jennifer Aniston garnered worldwide recognition with her role as Rachel Green in the sitcom ‘Friends,’ a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has starred in several box office hits including ‘Bruce Almighty,’ ‘The Break-Up,’ ‘Marley & Me,’ ‘Just Go with It,’ ‘Horrible Bosses,’ and ‘We’re the Millers.’ Her stellar performance in the drama flick ‘Cake’ earned her nominations for the Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. Over the years of her successful prolific career, Jennifer Aniston has amassed a net worth of $320, making her one of the richest actresses in the world. So, who is Jennifer Aniston? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Jennifer Aniston Biography
Jennifer Aniston was born on the 11th of February 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California, United States of America. She’s currently 55 years old.
| Birth Name | Jennifer Joanna Aniston |
| Nickname | Jen, Jenny |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Film Producer, Businesswoman |
| Nationality | American |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek, Italian, Scottish |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
Education and Family
Jennifer went to Rudolf Steiner School in NY for formal school education and went on to attend Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan where she joined the school’s drama society.
She comes from a family of actors. Her father, John Aniston, is an actor and actress Nancy Dow is her mother. She has two half-brothers, John Melick, her older maternal half-brother, and Alex Aniston, her younger paternal half-brother. One of her father’s best friends, actor Telly Savalas is her godfather. Her parents parted ways when she was nine years old. Her father married her stepmother Sherry Rooney Aniston after her divorce from her biological mother. Jennifer’s nephew is
Jennifer Aniston Married Life
Jennifer Aniston married actor Justin Theroux on August 5, 2015, at their Bel-Air estate. They have been dating since 2011 and became engaged on August 10, 2012. Unfortunately, the two ended their relationship after two years of their marriage in late 2017.
She was previously married to American actor Brad Pitt. They married on July 29, 2000, and separated on 6 January 2005 with their divorce finalized on October 2, 2005.
Her past relationships include Gerard Butler, John Mayer, Vince Vaughn, Tate Donovan, Adam Duritz, Daniel MacDonald, and Charlie Schlatter.
Physical Statistics
| Height | In feet – 5 feet 4.5 inches In centimeters – 164 cm In meters – 1.64 m |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 53 kg In Pounds – 117 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Vital Stats- 34-24-35 Bra Size – 32B |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Hair Type | Straight |
| Skin Tone/Complexion | Type II: Fair skin |
| Skin Type | Normal |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Strong Jawline |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Jennifer Aniston made her on-screen debut with the 1993 American horror comedy film, ‘Leprechaun,’ in which she played the role of Tory Reding.
Television Debut
In 1990, she was cast in the lead role in the TV show ‘Molloy’ which was aired on Fox from July 25, 1990, until August 29, 1990.
Music Video
She first appeared in the music video for Walls by “Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers” in 1996.
Significant Works
Aniston is best known for starring Rachel Green on the worldwide hit TV series Friends. She was one of the six leads in that show.
Brand Endorsements
Aniston has appeared in various commercials throughout her career including L’Oreal, Aveeno Skincare, and Microsoft Windows.
She has been the face of various brands like Aveeno Skincare, Emirates Airline, MyEyeLoe, and Living Proof.
Favorites Things
| Food | Tortilla Chips, Hot Coffee |
| TV Shows | Bad Sex |
| Accessory | Brown cardigan, jeans, shoes |
| Color | Blue |
Jennifer Aniston Facts
She has launched a variety of perfumes under her name since 2010.
In her twenties, Jennifer was diagnosed with dyslexia. She also has a fear of water.
In 2005, Aniston became the first-ever GQ Woman of the Year.
She has 2 dogs – Dolly (White German Shepherd), and Norman (Welsh Corgi Terrier Shepherd Mix).
In 2007, Jennifer Aniston won the Vanguard Award for her role in promoting equal rights for LGBT people.
She was on FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women list several times from 1996 and has also been included in People’s annual list of “Most Beautiful Women” many times.
In 2012, Aniston received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.
In 2013, she was ranked #3 on Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood” list.
Aniston’s accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition, she won several People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards for her role in different TV shows and films.
She co-founded a production company, Echo Films in 2008 with Kristin Hahn.
In 2021, Jennifer launched her haircare brand called LolaVie.
In 2019, she was cast as Audrey Spitz in the comedy-mystery film Murder Mystery directed by Kyle Newacheck and starring Adam Sandler, Luke Evans, Terence Stamp, and Gemma Arterton. She reprised her role in the sequel Murder Mystery 2, which was released in 2023.
As of 2024, Jennifer Aniston has a net worth of $320 million.