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{{Infobox person
| name = Jennifer Aniston
| image = JenniferAnistonHWoFFeb2012.jpg
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| caption = Aniston at a ceremony to receive a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in February 2012
| birth_name = Jennifer Joanna Aniston
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1969|2|11}}
| birth_place = [[Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| residence = [[Bel Air, Los Angeles]], California, U.S.
| occupation = Actress, director, producer, businesswoman<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsJulMDpIVg Jennifer Aniston interview]. YouTube. Retrieved on 2014-06-05.</ref>
| years_active = 1987–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Brad Pitt]]|2000|2005|}}
| partner = [[Justin Theroux]] (2011-present)
| partner = <!--partner is for UNMARRIED LIFE PARTNERS not boyfriend/girlfriend or fiance-->
| parents = {{unbulleted list|[[John Aniston]]|[[Nancy Dow]]}}
}}
'''Jennifer Joanna Aniston'''<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress, director, producer, and businesswoman. She is the daughter of actor [[John Aniston]] and actress [[Nancy Dow]]. Aniston gained worldwide recognition for portraying [[Rachel Green]] on the popular television sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (1994–2004), a role which earned her a [[Primetime Emmy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Award]], and a [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]. The character was widely popular during the airing of the series and became recognized as one of the 100 greatest female characters in [[Television in the United States|United States television]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years: Here's our full list!|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/06/01/100-greatest-characters-of-last-20-years-full-list/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=July 7, 2012|author=Adam B. Vary|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Potts|first=Kim|title=100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/03/02/tvs-greatest-women-25-1/|work=AOL TV|accessdate=July 20, 2012|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref>
Aniston has played the female protagonist in a number of [[comedy|comedies]] and [[romantic comedy film]]s. Her box office hits include ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003), ''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006), ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008), ''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011), ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011) and ''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013), each of which have grossed over $200 million in worldwide receipts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?id=jenniferaniston.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston Movie Box Office Results|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> Her most critically acclaimed roles were in ''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002), for which she was nominated for an [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead]], and the drama ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014), for which she received nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award]] and the [[Screen Actors Guild Award]] for Best Actress. Her other notable films include ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004) and ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' (2009). She is the co-founder, in 2008, of the production company [[Echo Films]].
In 2012, Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hollywood's Highest Paid Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45gdgh/jennifer-aniston-28-million/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sandra Bullock's $51 million tops Forbes list of highest paid actresses|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/sandra-bullock-tops-forbes-list-highest-paid-actresses-article-1.1891501|accessdate=December 24, 2014|publisher=nydailynews.com|date=August 4, 2014}}</ref> In 2007, she was ranked as the 11th richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated fortune of $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_slide_11.html |title=The Richest 20 Women In Entertainment |publisher=Forbes.com |date=January 17, 2007 |accessdate=December 11, 2011 |first1=Lea |last1=Goldman |first2=Kiri |last2=Blakeley}}</ref> She has also been included in magazines' lists of the world's most beautiful women.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beautiful 'People'|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/beautiful-people/5/|publisher=cbs news|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Why They Still Look This Fantastic|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a2979/celebrity-skin-anti-aging-0909/|publisher=cosmopolitan magazine|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=December 3, 2014|author=Amelia Gayle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Women we love|url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/|publisher=Esquire magazine|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Aniston was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine, and ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted her the "[[sex symbol|Sexiest Woman of All Time]]" in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health|accessdate=August 19, 2013|newspaper=[[CBS News]]. [[CBS Corporation]]|date=December 12, 2011}}</ref>
==Early life==
[[File:Laguardia-school.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School]], where Aniston trained to be an actress]]
Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/celebs/Jennifer_Aniston/112166|title=Jennifer Aniston|publisher=[[E!]]. [[NBCUniversal]]|accessdate=September 19, 2011}}</ref> in [[Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles]], [[California]]<ref name="People-Bio" /> to actors [[John Aniston]] and [[Nancy Dow]].<ref name="People-Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography| title= Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> Her father is [[Greeks|Greek]] and a native of [[Crete]], while her mother was born in [[New York City]]. One of her maternal great-grandfathers was an [[Italians|Italian]] immigrant<ref>{{Cite book|title=From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir| first= Nancy| last= Dow| page= 32| year= 1999|location=Amherst, New York|publisher=Prometheus Books|isbn=978-1-57392-772-7}}</ref> and her mother's other ancestry is [[Scottish people|Scottish]], [[Irish people|Irish]] and a small amount of [[Greeks|Greek]].<ref name= InsideActorsStudio>[http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/arFg6tAWzbY/ "Jennifer Aniston"] (Flash video). ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]''. at (1:20–2:00)</ref> Aniston has two half-brothers, John Melick, her maternal older half-brother, and Alex Aniston, her younger paternal half-brother.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Aniston's [[Godparent|godfather]] was actor [[Telly Savalas]], one of her father's best friends.<ref name="People-Bio"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/jennifer-aniston-cake-typecasting-not-754710 |title=Jennifer Aniston on 'Cake,' Typecasting and Not Wanting to Talk About BS Anymore |publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter'' |date=December 8, 2014 |first=Scott |last=Feinberg |accessdate=December 13, 2014 }}</ref>
As a child, Aniston lived in Greece for a year with her family. They moved to [[Eddystone, Pennsylvania|Eddystone]], [[Pennsylvania]], then to New York City.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Despite her father's television career, Aniston was discouraged from watching TV, though she found ways around the prohibition. When she was six, Aniston began attending the [[Rudolf Steiner School]], a Waldorf educational school that applied the Rudolf Steiner philosophy.<ref>{{cite web| first= Cal| last= Fussman| url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/ESQ1002-OCT_ANISTON|title=A Woman We Love: Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008| date= October 1, 2002|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> During that time, Aniston's father and mother split when she was nine years old.<ref name="Yahoo Bio">{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston- Biography|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/person/jennifer-aniston/biography.html|work=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|accessdate=May 17, 2013}}</ref> Her father is best known for his role as [[Victor Kiriakis]] on the [[NBC]] [[daytime drama]] ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', which he originated in 1985. Her mother appeared in two 1960s TV series, ''[[The Wild Wild West]]'' and ''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]''.
Meanwhile, after discovering acting at eleven while attending Rudolf Steiner,<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> Aniston enrolled and graduated at [[Manhattan]]'s [[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts]], where she joined the school's drama society.<ref>{{cite news| last= Quirk| first= Mary Beth| title=Fame-ous Alumni of NYC's LaGuardia High School| url= http://www.okmagazine.com/news/fame-ous-alumni-nycs-laguardia-high-school|accessdate=March 31, 2013|newspaper=[[OK!]]|date=July 11, 2009}}</ref>
==Career==
===1988–93: Career beginnings===
Aniston worked in [[Off-Broadway]] productions such as ''For Dear Life'' and ''Dancing on Checker's Grave'',<ref name="People-Bio"/> and supported herself with several part-time jobs, which included working as a [[telemarketing|telemarketer]], waitress, and bike messenger.<ref name="People-Bio"/> In 1989, Aniston appeared on ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]'', as a [[spokesmodel]] for ''[[Nutrisystem]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jen-aniston-age-20-flirted-with-howard-stern-in-lost-1989-clip-201061 |title=Jen Aniston, Age 20, Flirted with Howard Stern in Lost 1989 Clip |last= |first= |date=January 6, 2010 |work=[[Us Weekly]] |accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> That year, Aniston moved back to Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tiscali.co.uk/entertainment/film/biographies/jennifer_aniston_biog/4 |title=Biography of Jennifer Aniston |accessdate=August 8, 2008 |publisher=Tiscali}}</ref>
Aniston was cast in her first television role in 1990, starring as a regular on the short-lived series ''[[Molloy (TV series)|Molloy]]''. She then co-starred in ''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]'', a television adaptation of the 1986 movie ''[[Ferris Bueller's Day Off]]'', and like ''Molloy'' also quickly canceled. Aniston then appeared in two more failed television comedy series, ''[[The Edge (TV series)|The Edge]]'' and ''[[Muddling Through (TV series)|Muddling Through]]''.<ref name="buchanan20130807">{{cite web | url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/08/4-shows-jennifer-aniston-was-on-before-friends.html | title=The Four TV Shows Jennifer Aniston Was on Before Friends | work=Vulture | date=August 7, 2013 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Buchanan, Kyle}}</ref> Other roles included the 1993 [[horror film]] ''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'',<ref>{{cite news| url= http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F0CE6DB163AF93AA35752C0A965958260| title= Leprechaun Review| last= Canby| first= Vincent| date=January 9, 1993| work=The New York Times|accessdate=August 8, 2008}}</ref> the TV movie ''[[Camp Cucamonga]]'', and guest roles on ''[[Quantum Leap]]'', ''[[Herman's Head]]'', and ''[[Burke's Law]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography/Filmography|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/08/06/jennifer-aniston-biographyfilmography/|publisher=foxnews.com|accessdate= November 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/call-me-crazy-a-five-film/cast/jennifer-aniston|publisher=mylifetime.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>
===1994–02: Television breakthrough and rising film career===
Depressed over her four unsuccessful television shows, Aniston approached [[Warren Littlefield]] at a Los Angeles gas station asking for reassurance about her career. The head of NBC entertainment encouraged Aniston to continue acting, and a few months later helped cast her for ''[[Friends]]'',<ref name="shuter20120503">{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/03/warren-littlefield-jennifer-aniston_n_1475363.html | title=Warren Littlefield Talks Jennifer Aniston's Journey To 'Friends' | work=The Huffinton Post | date=May 3, 2012 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Shuter, Rob}}</ref>{{r|buchanan20130807}} a sitcom that was set to debut on NBC's 1994–1995 fall lineup. The producers of the show originally wanted Aniston to audition for the role of [[Monica Geller]],<ref name="ths">{{cite episode|title=E! True Hollywood Story: Friends|series=[[E! True Hollywood Story]]|network= [[E!]]|airdate=November 19, 2006|season=10|number=15}}</ref> but [[Courteney Cox]] was considered to be better suited to the role. Thus, Aniston was cast as [[Rachel Green]]. She was also offered a spot as a featured player on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', but turned it down to do ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/02/jennifer-aniston-turned-down-saturday-night-live-cast-job/1|work=USA Today|first=Ann|last=Oldenburg|title=Jennifer Aniston turned down 'Saturday Night Live' job|date=February 3, 2011}}</ref> She played the character of Rachel from 1994 until the show ended in 2004.<ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Pilot (Friends)|The Pilot]]|series=[[Friends]]|credits=[[Marta Kauffman]], [[David Crane (writer/producer)|David Crane]], and [[Kevin S. Bright]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=September 22, 1994|season=1|number=1|minutes=30}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Last One (Friends episode)|The Last One]]|series=[[Friends]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=May 6, 2004|season=10|number=17 and 18}}</ref>
The program was successful and Aniston, along with her co-stars, gained world-wide reputation among television viewers. Aniston received a salary of $1 million per episode for the last two seasons of ''Friends'', as well as five [[Emmy]] nominations (two for Supporting Actress, three for Lead Actress),<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2003-emmy-nominations/2003-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2003 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2004-emmy-nominations/2004-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2004 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref> including a win for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephen M.|last=Silverman|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,624767,00.html|title=Emmy Awards Make New Best 'Friends'|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 22, 2002|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> She was also nominated for two [[Golden Globe Award]]s and won, in 2003, the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy]]. According to the ''Guinness World Book of Records'' (2005), Aniston (along with her female costars) became the highest paid TV actress of all time with her $1 million-per-episode paycheck for the tenth season of ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite book| title= Guinness World Records 2005: Special 50th Anniversary Edition |publisher= Guinness|page=288|isbn=1-892051-22-2}}</ref>
Following a four-year hiatus from cinema, Aniston returned to film work in 1996, when she performed in the ensemble cast of the independent films ''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' and ''[[Dream for an Insomniac]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmography|url=http://www.anistoncenter.com/jennifer-aniston-filmography/|publisher=anistoncenter.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston's first starring vehicle was the film ''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997), in which she starred opposite [[Kevin Bacon]] and [[Jay Mohr]]. While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston's performance was more warmly received, with many critics suggesting that she had screen presence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/picture-perfect/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Picture Perfect at Metacritic|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=metacritic.com}}</ref> In 1999, she starred in the [[cult film]] ''[[Office Space]]'' for director [[Mike Judge]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Office Space' reunion: Cast and director talk Jennifer Aniston and, um yeahhh, making a cult smash -- VIDEO|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/07/office-space-reunion-interview/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> She gained critical acclaim for her performances in ''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998), a comedy-drama about a woman who falls for a gay man (played by [[Paul Rudd]]),<ref>{{cite news|first=Janet|last=Maslin|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9C06E6D8143CF934A25757C0A96E958260|title=The Object of My Affection Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 17, 1998|work=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> and in the low-budget 2002 film ''[[The Good Girl]]'', playing an unglamorous cashier who cheats on her husband. The latter film opened in relatively few theaters – under 700 in total – taking $14M in the U.S. box office.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lisa|last=Schwarzbaum|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,334811,00.html|title=The Good Girl Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=August 7, 2002|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
===2003–09: Film career ===
Aniston's biggest box office success to date was her appearance in the 2003 comedy ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'', in which she played the girlfriend of [[Jim Carrey]]'s title character.<ref>{{cite news|first=Robert|last=Koehler|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117920862.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Bruce Almighty Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=May 23, 2003|work=Variety }}</ref> Aniston then starred in the 2004 romantic comedy film ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' opposite [[Ben Stiller]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stella|last=Papamichael|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/02/10/along_came_polly_2004_review.shtml|title=BBC Films – Along Came Polly Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=BBC }}</ref> In late 2005, Aniston appeared in two major studio films, the thriller ''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' and the rom-com ''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Chang|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117928779.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Derailed Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=November 5, 2005|work=Variety }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Roger|last=Ebert|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051222/REVIEWS/51220003/1023|title=Rumor Has It Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=December 23, 2005|publisher=Roger Ebert.com|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref> In 2006, Aniston appeared in the low-budget drama ''[[Friends with Money]]'', which was first shown at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and received a limited release.<ref>{{cite web|first=Peter|last=Travers|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/7539506/review/9579226/friends_with_money|title=Friends With Money Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 4, 2006|work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> Aniston's next film, the rom-com ''[[The Break-Up]]'' alongside [[Vince Vaughn]], was released on June 2 and grossed approximately $39.17 million during its opening weekend, despite lukewarm reviews. The film was successful at the box office grossing $204 million worldwide.<ref name="gross">{{cite web | title=Box Office Mojo| work=The Break-Up's opening weekend gross | url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=breakup.htm | accessdate=June 16, 2006 }}</ref>
[[File:JenniferAnistonFeb09.jpg|thumb|right|Aniston at the ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' premiere in 2009]]
In 2006, Aniston directed a hospital emergency room-set [[short subject|short film]] called ''Room 10'', starring [[Robin Wright]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]] as part of ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'''s [[Reel Moments]] film series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/17/entertainment/main2099141.shtml|title=And She Directs Too, Jennifer Aniston Marks Directing Debut With Short Film For Glamour Reel Moments|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 17, 2006|publisher=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> Aniston noted that she was inspired to direct by actress [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], who also directed a short film in 2006.<ref name="vogue">{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Van Meter|url=http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/032006/page2.html|title=Jennifer Aniston: A Profile in Courage|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=March 2006|publisher=[[Style.com]]}}</ref>
In 2007, Aniston guest starred in an episode of Courteney Cox Arquette's series ''[[Dirt (TV series)|Dirt]]'', playing Arquette's rival, Tina Harrod.<ref>{{cite web |title= TVSquad.com| work= Jennifer Aniston to guest star on Dirt|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/16/jennifer-aniston-to-guest-star-on-dirt|accessdate=March 2, 2007}}</ref> She appeared in the third episode of Season 3 of NBC's ''[[30 Rock]]'' playing [[Liz Lemon]]'s old college roommate who [[stalking|stalks]] [[Jack Donaghy]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Frazier|last=Moore|date=August 29, 2008| url= http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080902212522/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archivedate= September 2, 2008| title= Jennifer Aniston will make a return visit to NBC |agency= Associated Press| accessdate=September 7, 2008}}</ref>
On December 25, 2008, the comedy-drama ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'', in which Aniston starred alongside [[Owen Wilson]], was released. It set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office ever with $14.75 million in ticket sales. It earned a total of $51.7 million over the four-day weekend and placed number one at the box office, a position it maintained for two weeks.<ref name="MSNBC.MSN">{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28394518/|title='Marley & Me' sets Christmas Day record|last=Wethcer|first=Barry|date=December 26, 2008|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref> The total worldwide gross was $242,717,113.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=marleyandme.htm|title=Marley and Me (2008)|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> Her next film in wide release, the romantic comedy-drama ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'', where she starred opposite [[Ben Affleck]], opened in February 2009. The movie made $178,390,243 globally<ref>{{cite web|title=He's Just Not That Into You|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2009/HJNTU.php|work=The Numbers|publisher=Nash Information Services, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2012|author=The Numbers|year=1997–2012}}</ref> and ranked at number one at the United States box office for its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rappe|first=Elisabeth|title='He's Just Not That Into You' Scores Box Office #1|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604592/hes-just-not-that-into-scores-box-office-1.jhtml|publisher=MTV|date=February 9, 2009|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston, along with Affleck, [[Ginnifer Goodwin]], and [[Jennifer Connelly]], were often praised by critics as being the stand-outs in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/hesjustnot|title=He's Just Not That Into You|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Metacritic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jackiekcooper.com/MovieReviews/HesJustNotThatIntoYou.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck in "He's Just Not That In To You"|last=Cooper|first=Jackie K.|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref>
On July 16, 2009, Aniston received an [[Emmy Award|Emmy]] nomination in the category of [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress – Comedy Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series]] for her role on ''30 Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/jennifer-aniston|publisher=emmys.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston was a guest star on the season 2 premiere of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s sitcom ''[[Cougar Town]]'', playing a psychiatrist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jennifer-Aniston-Cougar-Town-1022127.aspx| title= Jennifer Aniston Guest-Starring on Cougar Town |publisher= TVGuide.com| accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
===2010–present===
In March 2010, Aniston appeared in the romantic comedy action film ''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'', which costarred [[Gerard Butler]]. While the film received scathing reviews from critics, it was a modest box office success, garnering over $130 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bountyhunter.htm |title=The Bounty Hunter (2010) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=July 8, 2010 |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> A lukewarm box-office reception greeted her next film, the rom-com ''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'', in which she co-starred with [[Jason Bateman]]. The film's opening weekend drew what ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' dubbed "a dispiriting $8.4 million".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia4556ea7eb5985d2c8ab9508f4f67776|title={{-'}}Switch' a bitch for Jennifer Aniston|date=October 14, 2010|first=Gregg|last=Kilday|first2=Kim|last2=Masters|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> The film received generally mixed reviews, with review site Metacritic showing 13 out of 30 critics delivering a positive verdict.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-switch/critic-reviews |title=Critic Reviews for The Switch at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref>
By June 20, 2010, Aniston's movies had grossed more than $1 billion in the United States and over $1.7 billion worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/people/JANIS.php|accessdate=May 31, 2010}}</ref> Aniston's rom-com ''[[Just Go with It]]'', with [[Adam Sandler]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nicole-kidman-joining-sandler-aniston-21104 |title=Nicole Kidman joining Sandler-Aniston film |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|agency=Associated Press|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was released on Valentine's Day weekend in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thepretendwife.htm|title=Just Go With It (2011)|accessdate=February 11, 2011|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The story is about a plastic surgeon, played by Sandler, who asks his office manager, played by Aniston, to pose as his wife, to prove his honesty to his much younger girlfriend, played by [[Brooklyn Decker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/86651_Exclusive_on_the_Set_Jennifer_Aniston_and_Adam_Sandler_Just_Go_with_It/index.html |title=Exclusive on the Set: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler 'Just Go with It' |publisher=Etonline.com |accessdate=June 23, 2010|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100506104613/http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/05/86651/index.html|archivedate=May 6, 2010}}</ref> Also in 2011, Aniston starred in the comedy movie ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'', with [[Colin Farrell]], [[Jason Bateman]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Jamie Foxx]], directed by [[Seth Gordon]]. The film focuses on a trio of employees who plot to murder their titular tyrannical supervisors. Aniston played one of the bosses, a sexually aggressive dentist who harasses Charlie Day's character.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward |first=Kate |url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/05/13/jamie-foxx-horrible-bosses-starz-michael-jackson-this-is-it/ |title=Jamie Foxx joins 'Horrible Bosses,' Starz to air 'Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' (Excess Hollywood) |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=May 13, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
In 2012, Aniston appeared in the comedy ''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' with [[Paul Rudd]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys|agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aniston-rudd-experiencing-wanderlust-23496|title=Aniston, Rudd experiencing 'Wanderlust{{'-}} |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> with whom she co-starred in the 1998 movie ''The Object of My Affection'' and also ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638950/20100512/story.jhtml |title=Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd Re-Team For 'WanderLust{{'-}} |publisher=MTV |date=May 12, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The script for ''Wonderland'', bought by [[Universal Pictures]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019146.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 |title=Universal warms up 'WanderLust{{'-}}|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|work=Variety |date=May 11, 2010|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was written by Rudd, [[Ken Marino]], and [[David Wain]], with the latter also directing the film, and was produced by [[Judd Apatow]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sneider |first=Jeff |url=http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/callbacks-rudd-aniston-have-wanderlust-pitt-aronofsky-go-tiger-hunting-17253 |title=Callbacks: Rudd, Aniston Have 'Wanderlust'; Pitt, Aronofsky to Chase 'Tiger{{'-}}|publisher=Thewrap.com |date=May 11, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The movie was about a married couple who join a commune after losing their money and deciding modern life is not for them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dean |first=Greg |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man_2/news/1884603/weekly_ketchup_sam_jackson_reveals_nick_fury_plans |title=Weekly Ketchup: Sam Jackson reveals Nick Fury plans|publisher=Rottentomatoes.com |date=May 14, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
Aniston starred with [[Jason Sudeikis]] in [[EUE/Screen Gems]] Productions' ''[[We're the Millers]]'', filmed in summer 2012 in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]] and in the state of [[New Mexico]]. The film, a comedy about a drug dealer with a fake family,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/05/18/article/jennifer_aniston_to_make_movie_in_wilmington
|title=Jennifer Aniston to make movie in Wilmington|work=[[News & Record]]|location=Greensboro, NC|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=May 18, 2012 |accessdate=May 18, 2012}}</ref> was released on August 7, 2013, receiving mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/were-the-millers|publisher=[[metacritic]]|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> ''We're the Millers'' was a financial success grossing $269 million against a budget of $37 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=werethemillers.htm|publisher=boxofficemojo|accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, Aniston played the role of Mickey Dawson in ''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'', a film adaptation of [[Elmore Leonard]]'s 1978 novel ''The Switch''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20848091,00.html|website=www.ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc.|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref> The movie was released in the US on August 29, 2014, to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/life_of_crime_2013/|website=http://www.rottentomatoes.com|publisher=Flixster, Inc|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref>
In 2014, Aniston starred in the film ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'', directed by [[Daniel Barnz]], portraying an astringent woman named Claire Simmons who struggles with chronic pain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Film Review: 'Cake'|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/toronto-film-review-cake-1201301547/|publisher=Variety|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews, however Aniston's performance was highly praised, dubbed by some critics as "[[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-worthy."<ref>{{cite news|title=Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston set to join Best Actress race for new movie Cake|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2015-jennifer-aniston-set-to-join-best-actress-race-for-new-film-cake-9822983.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=The Independent|date=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston steers a powerful role into Oscar buzz with her new movie 'Cake'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/jennifer-aniston-oscar-buzz-piece-cake-article-1.2014096|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=New York Daily News|date=November 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Has Her 'Cake'|url=http://www.malibutimes.com/malibu_life/article_f8552896-80aa-11e4-9133-63db27b8e7b6.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Malibu times|date=December 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=An Oscar for Aniston? What a layered 'Cake'|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/09/09/jennifer-aniston-cake-toronto/15322783/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=USA Today|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The [[Toronto International Film Festival]] called her performance "heartbreakingly good",<ref>{{cite news|title=Toronto: Jennifer Aniston Sparks Oscar Buzz With Game-Changing Drama 'Cake'|url=http://deadline.com/2014/09/toronto-jennifer-aniston-causes-oscar-buzz-at-fest-with-startling-and-surprising-performance-in-cake-831638/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Deadline|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> [[HitFix#Gregory Ellwood|Gregory Ellwood]] of [[HitFix]] stated, "It's really on most people's radar for being a rare dramatic turn for Jennifer Aniston, and she doesn't disappoint." He further stated, "Aniston makes you believe in Claire's pain. She makes you believe this character is at her lowest point and only she can pull herself out of it. [...] It's a complete performance from beginning to end and she deserves the appropriate accolades for it."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ellwood|first1=Gregory|title=Jennifer Anistons impressively raw performance tells her critics to eat Cake|url=http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/review-jennifer-anistons-impressively-raw-performance-tells-her-critics-to-eat-cake|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Hitfix|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> For her portrayal, Aniston was nominated for the [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress|Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress]], [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama]], and [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Cake': Jennifer Aniston nominated for Golden Globe in Long Beach screenwriter Pat Tobin's film|url=http://www.presstelegram.com/events/20141211/cake-jennifer-aniston-nominated-for-golden-globe-in-long-beach-screenwriter-pat-tobins-film|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref>
==Other work==
[[File:JenniferAniston08TIFF.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aniston at the [[2008 Toronto International Film Festival]]]]
Aniston has appeared in various commercials and music videos throughout her career. In 1996, she was in [[Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers]] music video for "Walls". In 2001, Aniston was in [[Melissa Etheridge]]'s music video for "I Want To Be In Love".<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.tv.com/people/jennifer-aniston/trivia/|work=tv.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> She was cast in a [[Heineken]] commercial which was later banned in the U.S. due to branding issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Banned Commercial - Heineken Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqC9dS1mGN4|work=youtube.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> Aniston has also been in commercials for [[L'Oreal]] hair products.<ref>{{cite web|title=L'Oreal Hair Model Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.jenniferanistonhairstyles.com/ads.html|work=jenniferanistonhairstyles.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> In 1995, Aniston and her ''Friends'' co-star [[Matthew Perry]] shot a 60-minute instructional video for the release of [[Microsoft]]'s [[Windows 95]] operating system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE7D6143FF932A05754C0A963958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all|title=The Media Business: Advertising; Haven't heard of Windows 95? Where have you been hiding?|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|date=July 31, 1995|work=The New York Times |accessdate=July 31, 1995}}</ref> Along with [[Brad Pitt]] and [[Brad Grey]], CEO of [[Paramount Pictures]], Aniston founded the film production company [[Plan B Entertainment]] in 2002,<ref>{{cite news |first=Roger |last=Friedman |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,174126,00.html |title=Aniston's Star Shines With and Without Pitt |accessdate=May 16, 2005 |date=November 1, 2005 |work=[[Fox News Channel|Fox News]]}}</ref> although she and Grey withdrew in 2005.<ref name="plan c">{{cite news |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20187368,00.html |title=Jennifer Aniston's 'Plan C': A New Film Company |accessdate=May 15, 2008 |date=April 1, 2008 |work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref name="hush">{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117955806.html?nav=bestpic07 |title=Brad Pitt's role as filmmaker threatens to eclipse his actorly exploits and tabloid profile |first=Dade |last=Hayes |date = December 14, 2006 |work=Variety |accessdate=December 21, 2008 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5nueZCqKv |archivedate=March 1, 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she and Kristin Hahn formed the production company [[Echo Films]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983220.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title=Jennifer Aniston forms Echo Films |work=Variety |date=March 31, 2008 |accessdate=June 23, 2010 | first=Michael | last=Fleming}}</ref>
Aniston worked for over a year on a new perfume, which was released on July 21, 2010, at [[Harrods]] in London.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Perfume In London (Photos)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/21/jennifer-aniston-launches_n_654031.html| date=July 21, 2010|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|separator=,|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010|first=Katherine|last=Thomson}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston launches perfume|url=http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/07/22/14787931.html|date=July 22, 2010|first=Cindy|last=Martin|work=Toronto Sun |agency= Reuters| first2= Zorianna| last2=Kit| separator=,|lastauthoramp=yes|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> Original plans called for the perfume to be named ''Lolavie by Jennifer Aniston'', but to avoid confusion with a similarly named perfume, the name was changed to simply ''Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/a-line/jennifer-aniston-hits-the-high-notes/552?nc|title=Jennifer Aniston Hits the High Notes|work=[[omg!]]|publisher=Yahoo!|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> In an interview following the launch, Aniston said that she would also like to create a fragrance for men.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/expert-advice/100722-jennifer-aniston-perfume-launch-har.aspx|date=July 22, 2010| first= Nicola| last= Moulton| work=[[Vogue (British magazine)|Vogue (UK)]] |separator=, |postscript= |accessdate= July 22, 2010}}</ref> In 2014, she launched her second perfume named ''J by Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Her Second Fragrance—All the Details!|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/560096/jennifer-aniston-launches-her-second-fragrance-all-the-details|accessdate=November 15, 2014|publisher=E Online|date=July 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston on New Fragrance: 'It Reminds Me of a Day Spent in the Ocean'|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/07/15/jennifer-aniston-j-fragrance-bottle-photo/|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>
Since 2007, Aniston has worked in a publicity campaign for the drink [[Energy Brands|SmartWater]]; on March 7, 2011, she released a YouTube video, titled "[[Jennifer Aniston Goes Viral]]", for SmartWater, which tripled online interest in the product within 24 hours of its release.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/whoknew/jennifer-aniston-viral-video-sets-web-abuzz/49?nc |title= Jennifer Aniston Viral Video Sets Web Abuzz |publisher=Yahoo News |date=March 8, 2011 |accessdate= March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc47LcvIxyI |title= jennifer aniston goes viral – smartwater |publisher=YouTube |date=March 7, 2011 |format=[[Flash Video]]|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/sweaty-jen-aniston-bares-her-six-pack-in-sexy-new-ad-1970241 |title=Jen Aniston Rolls Around in Bed Topless, Flashes Abs in Sexy New Ads |work=Us Weekly |date=May 18, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
In January 2013, Aniston became the new spokesperson and face of [[Aveeno|Aveeno Skincare]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named the New Face of Aveeno Skincare|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/jennifer-aniston-named-the-new-face-of-aveeno-skincare-2013181|accessdate=June 20, 2013|newspaper=US Magazine|date=January 18, 2013}}</ref> The commercials began airing in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naturally Beautiful Results with Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ofl5OivI0|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref> She is also spokesperson and co-owner of Living Proof.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livingproof.com/jen/announce|title=Jennifer Aniston is Living Proof|publisher=livingproof.com|accessdate=February 14, 2015}}</ref>
==Philanthropy==
Aniston is a supporter of Friends of El Faro, a [[grassroots]] non-profit organization that helps raise money for Casa Hogar Sion, an orphanage in [[Tijuana]], Mexico. She has appeared in many TV commercials for [[St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital]], which she supports. She also hosted September 2008's Stand Up to Cancer show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4438-stand-up-to-cancer-to-return-with-second-celebrity-charity-telecast|title='Stand Up To Cancer' to return with second celebrity charity telecast|publisher=Looktothestars.org|date=May 20, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the "It Can't Wait" campaign to free [[Burma]], Aniston directed and starred in a video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHV0C__jZI|title=Jennifer Aniston & Woody Harrelson Burma: It Can't Wait Day 29|publisher=YouTube|format=Flash Video|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
On April 14, 2007, Aniston received [[GLAAD]]'s Vanguard Award for her contributions to increased visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, [[bisexual]] and [[transgender]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b59125_Exclusive_Aniston_Gets_Some_Gay_Lovin.html|title=Exclusive! Aniston Gets Some Gay Lovin'|publisher=Uk.eonline.com|date=April 2, 2007|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> On Earth Day 2010, she joined [[Courteney Cox]], [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Ben Stiller]] and others
in "The Cove PSA: My Friend is..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mygloss.com/buzz/2010/04/22/earth-day-psa-celebrities-the-cove|title=Earth Day PSA from 'The Cove' Team Gets Celebrity Support: Jennifer Aniston and friends in The Cove PSA directed by Andrés Useche|publisher=Mygloss.com|date=April 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> an effort to stop the slaughter of dolphins and protect the Japanese people from the toxic levels of [[Mercury (element)|mercury]] found in dolphin meat. Other charities that Aniston has supported include AmeriCares, Clothes Off Our Back, Feeding America, EB Medical Research Foundation, Project A.L.S., [[OmniPeace]], and [[Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/92-jennifer-aniston|title=Jennifer Aniston's Charity Work, Events and Causes|publisher=Looktothestars.org|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
Aniston donated $500,000 to [[Doctors Without Borders]], Haitian health care provider Partners in Health and [[AmeriCares]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aniston donates $500k to Haiti appeal|publisher=Ireland Online|date=January 26, 2010|url=http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/aniston-donates-500k-to-haiti-appeal-443553.html|accessdate=January 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Catherine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20339320,00.html|title=Report: Jennifer Aniston Gives $500,000 to Haiti|work=People|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> and also participated in the [[Hope for Haiti Now]] [[telethon]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Coulton|first=Antoinette Y.|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20338952,00.html|title=Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston Participate in Haiti Telethon|work=People|date=January 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b163862_jennifer_aniston_makes_major_haiti.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Makes Major Haiti Donation|publisher=E! Online|work=uk.eonline.com|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
In 2013, she was named the [[Entertainment Industry Foundation]] (EIF) ambassador for the [[Saks Fifth Avenue]] Key To The Cure campaign, which raises funds for the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund to support research into the detection, treatment, and cures for women's cancers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign Read more about Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign - BWWFashionWorld by fashion.broadwayworld.com|url=http://fashion.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Aniston-Named-EIF-Ambassador-to-Saks-Fifth-Avenues-Key-to-the-Cure-Campaign-20130624|date=June 24, 2013|accessdate=July 8, 2013}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Aniston's high-profile relationship with actor [[Brad Pitt]] was frequently publicized in the press.<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800021397/bio|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]}}</ref> She married Pitt on July 29, 2000, in a lavish [[Malibu, California|Malibu]] wedding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/brad_pitt/biography/0,,20004328_10,00.html|title=Brad Pitt Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> For a few years, their marriage was considered the rare Hollywood success.<ref name="People-Bio"/> But on January 7, 2005 they announced their separation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1015778,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Separate|accessdate=2008-08-08|date=2005-01-07|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> A divorce was finalized on October 2, 2005.<ref>{{cite web |first=Serena |last=Kappes |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1112350,00.html |title=Brad & Jen Finalize Divorce|accessdate=May 21, 2008|date=September 30, 2005|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> During this period there was intense speculation in the media that Pitt had been unfaithful to Aniston with his ''[[Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film)|Mr. & Mrs. Smith]]'' co-star, [[Angelina Jolie]].<ref name="movies.nytimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1831/Jennifer-Aniston/biography |title=Jennifer Aniston – Biography – Movies & TV |work=The New York Times|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the following months, the public's reaction towards the divorce was reported in the press.
The story became the headline news of media shows such as ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' and ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', and made the front-pages of tabloid magazines for years. "Team Aniston" and "Team Jolie" T-shirts appeared, with "Team Aniston" shirts out-selling the "Team Jolie" shirts four to one.<ref name="movies.nytimes.com"/> Media reports speculated that the split was due to Aniston's refusal to have children with him. Aniston denied that this was the cause of their split in an August 2005 ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' interview, stating, "... I've always wanted to have children, and I would never again give up that experience for a career." Aniston also revealed that her divorce prompted her to reach out to her mother, Nancy, from whom she was estranged for nearly a decade. They initially became estranged when Nancy talked about her daughter on a television show and later wrote a book entitled, ''From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/fame/features/2005/09/aniston200509|title=The Unsinkable Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 2005|work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Charles | last=Laurence |title=Not even friends... | date=December 15, 2006 | publisher=''Los Angeles National Post'' | url =http://www.fact.on.ca/news/news0001/np00010b.htm}}</ref> Aniston has also stated she was devastated by the death of her longtime therapist, whose work helped make her separation from Pitt easier.<ref name="vogue" /> Aniston said her relationship with Pitt, which she does not regret, was "seven very intense years together" and that "it was a beautiful, complicated relationship".<ref name="marriager">{{cite web|work=Daily Times|title=Aniston just wants to make Friends with Pitt|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\06\19\story_19-6-2006_pg9_1|accessdate=June 18, 2006}}</ref>
[[File:Jennifer Aniston 2011.jpg||thumb|right|Aniston in 2011]]
Aniston has been having a relationship with actor, director and screenwriter [[Justin Theroux]] since May 2011. In January 2012, Aniston and Theroux purchased a home in Los Angeles's [[Bel Air, Los Angeles|Bel-Air]] neighborhood for roughly $22 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2012/01/24/aniston-and-theroux-to-buy-in-bel-air/ |title=Aniston and Theroux to Buy in Bel-Air|accessdate=January 24, 2012 | location=New York|work=The Wall Street Journal|first=Lauren|last=Schuker|date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> On August 12, 2012, Aniston and Theroux announced their engagement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20620514,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Is Engaged to Justin Theroux!|last=Jordan|first=Julie|date=August 12, 2012|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=August 12, 2012}}</ref>
She previously dated musicians [[Adam Duritz]],<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=2008-05-21|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> [[John Mayer]],<ref>{{cite web|title=John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Call It Quits – Again|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20265151,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> actor [[Vince Vaughn]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn Split|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1566406,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> and was engaged to actor [[Tate Donovan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20125140,00.html |title=They Can Still Be Friends|publisher= ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine|date=May 4, 1998|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref>
In 2013, ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' described Aniston as "a long-time [[Hatha yoga|yoga]] practitioner" and quoted her as saying, "If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gregoire|first=Carolyn|title=10 Celebrities Leading The Wellness Revolution|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/celebrity-health-10-stars_n_2861423.html#slide=2210511|accessdate=29 April 2014|quote=Jennifer Aniston is a long-time yoga practitioner – she's appeared in a ''Yogalosophy'' DVD and even given Oprah a yoga mat – and she's one of the most famous devotees of TM. The 43-year-old actress has said of her yoga routine, 'If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes.'}}</ref> In 2014 Aniston spoke of her [[Transcendental Meditation technique|Transcendental Meditation]] practice: "When asked what the number one thing which has kept her looking so amazing is, Jennifer replied, 'I'd say a little over a year ago I started doing TM and that's really changed everything. Starting your day off with that and ending with that is pretty powerful.'"<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston: Transcendental meditation keeps me looking good|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/story/jennifer-aniston-transcendental-meditation-keeps-me-looking-good_4127769|accessdate=29 April 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PCWoqRUn|archivedate=2014-04-29}}</ref>
==In the media==
===Wealth===
In 2007, ''[[Forbes]]'' rated Aniston as one of the top 20 richest women in entertainment and estimated her net worth to be about $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com"/> Aniston was also included in the annual Star Salary Top 10 of trade magazine ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' for 2006.<ref>{{cite web | title=Nicole Kidman Tops Hollywood Earners List at Hollywood.com | url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Kidman_Tops_Hollywood_Earners_List/3591650| accessdate=March 2, 2007 }}</ref> According to ''Forbes'', in October 2007, Aniston was the top-selling celebrity face of the entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/media/2007/10/02/celebrity-magazines-publishing-biz-media_cx_lr_1002coverstars.html|title=Fab Tab Cover Stars|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 2, 2007|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> She was also Hollywood's most profitable actress. Aniston has been on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list, based on "earnings and fame", every year since 2001, topping the list in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/static_html/celebs/2003/index.shtml | work=Forbes | title=The Celebrity 100 | date=June 19, 2003}}</ref> For the year of 2008, ''Forbes'' listed Aniston's earnings as $27 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/06/11/most-powerful-celebrities-lists-celebrities08-cx_mn_0611c_land.html|title=The Celebrity 100|work=Forbes |date=June 12, 2008}}</ref>
In 2014, Aniston ranked 3rd on ''Forbes'' Top Earning Actresses, earning $31 million in a year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Earnings Actresses 2014|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45ekhif/jennifer-aniston-12/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=February 23, 2015}}</ref>
===Public image===
In 2005, Aniston became the first-ever ''[[GQ]]'' Woman of the Year. She has frequently appeared on ''[[People (American magazine)|People]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s annual list of The Most Beautiful, and came in at number one in 2004. She also topped the magazine's Best Dressed List in 2006. She has been a regular on ''[[FHM]]''{{'}}s 100 Sexiest Women list since 1996, ranking at number 79 in 2012, number 81 in 2010, number 24 in 2009 and number 27 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fhm.com/girls/covergirls/jennifer-aniston |title=Jennifer Aniston at |publisher=Fhm.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' reported the most sought after body parts of the rich and famous revealed by two Hollywood [[plastic surgeons]] who carried out a [[Statistical survey|survey]] among their patients to build up the picture of what the perfect woman would look like. Under the category of the most sought after body shape, Aniston was voted in the top three alongside, [[Gisele Bündchen]] and [[Penélope Cruz]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/8284381/Hollywoods-most-sought-after-body-parts.html |title=Hollywood's most sought after body parts|work=The Telegraph|date=January 27, 2011 |accessdate=February 1, 2011|location=London}}</ref> In the same year, readers of ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted Aniston the "Sexiest Woman of All Time".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health/ |title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health |first=Lauren| last=Moraski|date=December 12, 2011 |accessdate=July 9, 2013
|publisher=CBS News}}</ref>
Although Aniston disliked the hairstyle she wore during her first two years on ''Friends'', "[[Rachel haircut|The Rachel]]" became and remains very popular among women.<ref name="oldenburg20110118">{{cite news|last=Oldenburg|first=Ann|title=Jennifer Aniston tells 'Allure' she hated her Rachel hair |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/jennifer-aniston-tells-allure-she-hated-her-rachel-hair--/1|accessdate=January 19, 2011|newspaper=USA Today|date=January 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="roche20100526">{{cite news |first=Elisa |last=Roche |newspaper=Daily Express |title=JENNIFER ANISTON'S A CUT ABOVE FOR 11 MILLION WOMEN |url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/177204/Jennifer-Aniston-s-a-cut-above-for-11-million-women |date=May 26, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2011}}</ref> Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] on February 22, 2012. The star is located at 6270 [[Hollywood Boulevard]], in front of The W Hollywood Hotel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Heller|first=Corinne|title=Jennifer Aniston gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, thanks 'Papa' (Video)|url=http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Jennifer-Aniston-gets-star-on-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame--thanks-Papa-Video/8553842|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=ontheredcarpet.com|date=February 22, 2012}}</ref> It is recognized as STAR 2, 462nd.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston gets a star on Walk of Fame|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57383505-10391698/jennifer-aniston-gets-a-star-on-walk-of-fame/|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=CBS News|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref>
On ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} list of the 100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood, Aniston was ranked number 8 in 2009,<ref>{{cite news|title=Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/03/forbes-100-celebrity-09-actresses_slide_3.html|newspaper=Forbes|date=June 3, 2009|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> number 2 in both 2011 and 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=The 10 Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eidm45jd/jennifer-aniston/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2011|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Celebrity Actresses 2012|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45jjhm/jennifer-aniston-2/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2012|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> and number 3 in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Celeb 100: Power Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45efhjh/jennifer-aniston-4/|date=June 26, 2013|accessdate=July 1, 2013|newspaper=Forbes}}</ref>
==Accolades==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Aniston}}
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==Filmography==
{{Main|Jennifer Aniston filmography}}
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*''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'' (1993)
*''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' (1996)
*''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997)
*''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998)
*''[[Office Space]]'' (1999)
*''[[The Iron Giant]]'' (1999)
*''[[Rock Star (2001 film)|Rock Star]]'' (2001)
*''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002)
*''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003)
*''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004)
*''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' (2005)
*''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006)
*''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008)
*''[[He's Just Not That into You (film)|He's Just Not That into You]]'' (2009)
*''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'' (2010)
*''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'' (2010)
*''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011)
*''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011)
*''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' (2012)
*''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013)
*''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'' (2014)
*''[[Horrible Bosses 2]]'' (2014)
*''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014)
*''[[She's Funny That Way]]'' (2015)
}}
==References==
===Footnotes===
{{Reflist|2}}
===Sources===
* {{cite book|last=Smith|first=Sean|title=Jennifer: The Unauthorized Biography|year=2008|publisher=Macmillan UK|isbn=978-0330449977}}
* {{cite book|last=Marshall|first=Sarah|title=Jennifer Aniston: The Biography of Hollywood's Sweetheart|year=2007|publisher=[[John Blake (journalist)|John Blake]]|isbn=978-1844544004}}
* {{cite book|last=Lynette|first=Rachel|title=Jennifer Aniston|year=2010|publisher=Lucent Books|isbn= 978-1420502350}}
* {{cite book|last= Bonner|first=Mike|title=Jennifer Aniston|year=2001|publisher=Chelsea House Publications|isbn= 978-0791064658}}
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+'''Jennifer Joanna Aniston'''<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress, director, producer, and businesswoman. She is the daughter of actor [[John Aniston]] and actress [[Nancy Dow]]. Aniston gained worldwide recognition for portraying [[Rachel Green]] on the popular television sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (1994–2004), a role which earned her a [[Primetime Emmy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Award]], and a [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]. The character was widely popular during the airing of the series and became recognized as one of the 100 greatest female characters in [[Television in the United States|United States television]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years: Here's our full list!|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/06/01/100-greatest-characters-of-last-20-years-full-list/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=July 7, 2012|author=Adam B. Vary|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Potts|first=Kim|title=100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/03/02/tvs-greatest-women-25-1/|work=AOL TV|accessdate=July 20, 2012|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref>
+Aniston has played the female protagonist in a number of [[comedy|comedies]] and [[romantic comedy film]]s. Her box office hits include ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003), ''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006), ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008), ''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011), ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011) and ''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013), each of which have grossed over $200 million in worldwide receipts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?id=jenniferaniston.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston Movie Box Office Results|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> Her most critically acclaimed roles were in ''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002), for which she was nominated for an [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead]], and the drama ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014), for which she received nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award]] and the [[Screen Actors Guild Award]] for Best Actress. Her other notable films include ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004) and ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' (2009). She is the co-founder, in 2008, of the production company [[Echo Films]].
+
+In 2012, Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hollywood's Highest Paid Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45gdgh/jennifer-aniston-28-million/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sandra Bullock's $51 million tops Forbes list of highest paid actresses|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/sandra-bullock-tops-forbes-list-highest-paid-actresses-article-1.1891501|accessdate=December 24, 2014|publisher=nydailynews.com|date=August 4, 2014}}</ref> In 2007, she was ranked as the 11th richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated fortune of $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_slide_11.html |title=The Richest 20 Women In Entertainment |publisher=Forbes.com |date=January 17, 2007 |accessdate=December 11, 2011 |first1=Lea |last1=Goldman |first2=Kiri |last2=Blakeley}}</ref> She has also been included in magazines' lists of the world's most beautiful women.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beautiful 'People'|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/beautiful-people/5/|publisher=cbs news|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Why They Still Look This Fantastic|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a2979/celebrity-skin-anti-aging-0909/|publisher=cosmopolitan magazine|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=December 3, 2014|author=Amelia Gayle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Women we love|url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/|publisher=Esquire magazine|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Aniston was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine, and ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted her the "[[sex symbol|Sexiest Woman of All Time]]" in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health|accessdate=August 19, 2013|newspaper=[[CBS News]]. [[CBS Corporation]]|date=December 12, 2011}}</ref>
+
+==Early life==
+[[File:Laguardia-school.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School]], where Aniston trained to be an actress]]
+Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/celebs/Jennifer_Aniston/112166|title=Jennifer Aniston|publisher=[[E!]]. [[NBCUniversal]]|accessdate=September 19, 2011}}</ref> in [[Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles]], [[California]]<ref name="People-Bio" /> to actors [[John Aniston]] and [[Nancy Dow]].<ref name="People-Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography| title= Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> Her father is [[Greeks|Greek]] and a native of [[Crete]], while her mother was born in [[New York City]]. One of her maternal great-grandfathers was an [[Italians|Italian]] immigrant<ref>{{Cite book|title=From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir| first= Nancy| last= Dow| page= 32| year= 1999|location=Amherst, New York|publisher=Prometheus Books|isbn=978-1-57392-772-7}}</ref> and her mother's other ancestry is [[Scottish people|Scottish]], [[Irish people|Irish]] and a small amount of [[Greeks|Greek]].<ref name= InsideActorsStudio>[http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/arFg6tAWzbY/ "Jennifer Aniston"] (Flash video). ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]''. at (1:20–2:00)</ref> Aniston has two half-brothers, John Melick, her maternal older half-brother, and Alex Aniston, her younger paternal half-brother.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Aniston's [[Godparent|godfather]] was actor [[Telly Savalas]], one of her father's best friends.<ref name="People-Bio"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/jennifer-aniston-cake-typecasting-not-754710 |title=Jennifer Aniston on 'Cake,' Typecasting and Not Wanting to Talk About BS Anymore |publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter'' |date=December 8, 2014 |first=Scott |last=Feinberg |accessdate=December 13, 2014 }}</ref>
+
+As a child, Aniston lived in Greece for a year with her family. They moved to [[Eddystone, Pennsylvania|Eddystone]], [[Pennsylvania]], then to New York City.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Despite her father's television career, Aniston was discouraged from watching TV, though she found ways around the prohibition. When she was six, Aniston began attending the [[Rudolf Steiner School]], a Waldorf educational school that applied the Rudolf Steiner philosophy.<ref>{{cite web| first= Cal| last= Fussman| url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/ESQ1002-OCT_ANISTON|title=A Woman We Love: Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008| date= October 1, 2002|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> During that time, Aniston's father and mother split when she was nine years old.<ref name="Yahoo Bio">{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston- Biography|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/person/jennifer-aniston/biography.html|work=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|accessdate=May 17, 2013}}</ref> Her father is best known for his role as [[Victor Kiriakis]] on the [[NBC]] [[daytime drama]] ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', which he originated in 1985. Her mother appeared in two 1960s TV series, ''[[The Wild Wild West]]'' and ''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]''.
+
+Meanwhile, after discovering acting at eleven while attending Rudolf Steiner,<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> Aniston enrolled and graduated at [[Manhattan]]'s [[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts]], where she joined the school's drama society.<ref>{{cite news| last= Quirk| first= Mary Beth| title=Fame-ous Alumni of NYC's LaGuardia High School| url= http://www.okmagazine.com/news/fame-ous-alumni-nycs-laguardia-high-school|accessdate=March 31, 2013|newspaper=[[OK!]]|date=July 11, 2009}}</ref>
+
+==Career==
+
+===1988–93: Career beginnings===
+Aniston worked in [[Off-Broadway]] productions such as ''For Dear Life'' and ''Dancing on Checker's Grave'',<ref name="People-Bio"/> and supported herself with several part-time jobs, which included working as a [[telemarketing|telemarketer]], waitress, and bike messenger.<ref name="People-Bio"/> In 1989, Aniston appeared on ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]'', as a [[spokesmodel]] for ''[[Nutrisystem]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jen-aniston-age-20-flirted-with-howard-stern-in-lost-1989-clip-201061 |title=Jen Aniston, Age 20, Flirted with Howard Stern in Lost 1989 Clip |last= |first= |date=January 6, 2010 |work=[[Us Weekly]] |accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> That year, Aniston moved back to Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tiscali.co.uk/entertainment/film/biographies/jennifer_aniston_biog/4 |title=Biography of Jennifer Aniston |accessdate=August 8, 2008 |publisher=Tiscali}}</ref>
+
+Aniston was cast in her first television role in 1990, starring as a regular on the short-lived series ''[[Molloy (TV series)|Molloy]]''. She then co-starred in ''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]'', a television adaptation of the 1986 movie ''[[Ferris Bueller's Day Off]]'', and like ''Molloy'' also quickly canceled. Aniston then appeared in two more failed television comedy series, ''[[The Edge (TV series)|The Edge]]'' and ''[[Muddling Through (TV series)|Muddling Through]]''.<ref name="buchanan20130807">{{cite web | url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/08/4-shows-jennifer-aniston-was-on-before-friends.html | title=The Four TV Shows Jennifer Aniston Was on Before Friends | work=Vulture | date=August 7, 2013 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Buchanan, Kyle}}</ref> Other roles included the 1993 [[horror film]] ''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'',<ref>{{cite news| url= http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F0CE6DB163AF93AA35752C0A965958260| title= Leprechaun Review| last= Canby| first= Vincent| date=January 9, 1993| work=The New York Times|accessdate=August 8, 2008}}</ref> the TV movie ''[[Camp Cucamonga]]'', and guest roles on ''[[Quantum Leap]]'', ''[[Herman's Head]]'', and ''[[Burke's Law]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography/Filmography|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/08/06/jennifer-aniston-biographyfilmography/|publisher=foxnews.com|accessdate= November 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/call-me-crazy-a-five-film/cast/jennifer-aniston|publisher=mylifetime.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>
+
+===1994–02: Television breakthrough and rising film career===
+Depressed over her four unsuccessful television shows, Aniston approached [[Warren Littlefield]] at a Los Angeles gas station asking for reassurance about her career. The head of NBC entertainment encouraged Aniston to continue acting, and a few months later helped cast her for ''[[Friends]]'',<ref name="shuter20120503">{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/03/warren-littlefield-jennifer-aniston_n_1475363.html | title=Warren Littlefield Talks Jennifer Aniston's Journey To 'Friends' | work=The Huffinton Post | date=May 3, 2012 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Shuter, Rob}}</ref>{{r|buchanan20130807}} a sitcom that was set to debut on NBC's 1994–1995 fall lineup. The producers of the show originally wanted Aniston to audition for the role of [[Monica Geller]],<ref name="ths">{{cite episode|title=E! True Hollywood Story: Friends|series=[[E! True Hollywood Story]]|network= [[E!]]|airdate=November 19, 2006|season=10|number=15}}</ref> but [[Courteney Cox]] was considered to be better suited to the role. Thus, Aniston was cast as [[Rachel Green]]. She was also offered a spot as a featured player on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', but turned it down to do ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/02/jennifer-aniston-turned-down-saturday-night-live-cast-job/1|work=USA Today|first=Ann|last=Oldenburg|title=Jennifer Aniston turned down 'Saturday Night Live' job|date=February 3, 2011}}</ref> She played the character of Rachel from 1994 until the show ended in 2004.<ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Pilot (Friends)|The Pilot]]|series=[[Friends]]|credits=[[Marta Kauffman]], [[David Crane (writer/producer)|David Crane]], and [[Kevin S. Bright]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=September 22, 1994|season=1|number=1|minutes=30}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Last One (Friends episode)|The Last One]]|series=[[Friends]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=May 6, 2004|season=10|number=17 and 18}}</ref>
+The program was successful and Aniston, along with her co-stars, gained world-wide reputation among television viewers. Aniston received a salary of $1 million per episode for the last two seasons of ''Friends'', as well as five [[Emmy]] nominations (two for Supporting Actress, three for Lead Actress),<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2003-emmy-nominations/2003-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2003 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2004-emmy-nominations/2004-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2004 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref> including a win for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephen M.|last=Silverman|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,624767,00.html|title=Emmy Awards Make New Best 'Friends'|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 22, 2002|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> She was also nominated for two [[Golden Globe Award]]s and won, in 2003, the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy]]. According to the ''Guinness World Book of Records'' (2005), Aniston (along with her female costars) became the highest paid TV actress of all time with her $1 million-per-episode paycheck for the tenth season of ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite book| title= Guinness World Records 2005: Special 50th Anniversary Edition |publisher= Guinness|page=288|isbn=1-892051-22-2}}</ref>
+
+Following a four-year hiatus from cinema, Aniston returned to film work in 1996, when she performed in the ensemble cast of the independent films ''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' and ''[[Dream for an Insomniac]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmography|url=http://www.anistoncenter.com/jennifer-aniston-filmography/|publisher=anistoncenter.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston's first starring vehicle was the film ''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997), in which she starred opposite [[Kevin Bacon]] and [[Jay Mohr]]. While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston's performance was more warmly received, with many critics suggesting that she had screen presence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/picture-perfect/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Picture Perfect at Metacritic|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=metacritic.com}}</ref> In 1999, she starred in the [[cult film]] ''[[Office Space]]'' for director [[Mike Judge]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Office Space' reunion: Cast and director talk Jennifer Aniston and, um yeahhh, making a cult smash -- VIDEO|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/07/office-space-reunion-interview/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> She gained critical acclaim for her performances in ''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998), a comedy-drama about a woman who falls for a gay man (played by [[Paul Rudd]]),<ref>{{cite news|first=Janet|last=Maslin|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9C06E6D8143CF934A25757C0A96E958260|title=The Object of My Affection Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 17, 1998|work=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> and in the low-budget 2002 film ''[[The Good Girl]]'', playing an unglamorous cashier who cheats on her husband. The latter film opened in relatively few theaters – under 700 in total – taking $14M in the U.S. box office.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lisa|last=Schwarzbaum|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,334811,00.html|title=The Good Girl Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=August 7, 2002|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>
+
+===2003–09: Film career ===
+Aniston's biggest box office success to date was her appearance in the 2003 comedy ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'', in which she played the girlfriend of [[Jim Carrey]]'s title character.<ref>{{cite news|first=Robert|last=Koehler|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117920862.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Bruce Almighty Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=May 23, 2003|work=Variety }}</ref> Aniston then starred in the 2004 romantic comedy film ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' opposite [[Ben Stiller]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stella|last=Papamichael|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/02/10/along_came_polly_2004_review.shtml|title=BBC Films – Along Came Polly Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=BBC }}</ref> In late 2005, Aniston appeared in two major studio films, the thriller ''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' and the rom-com ''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Chang|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117928779.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Derailed Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=November 5, 2005|work=Variety }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Roger|last=Ebert|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051222/REVIEWS/51220003/1023|title=Rumor Has It Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=December 23, 2005|publisher=Roger Ebert.com|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref> In 2006, Aniston appeared in the low-budget drama ''[[Friends with Money]]'', which was first shown at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and received a limited release.<ref>{{cite web|first=Peter|last=Travers|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/7539506/review/9579226/friends_with_money|title=Friends With Money Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 4, 2006|work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> Aniston's next film, the rom-com ''[[The Break-Up]]'' alongside [[Vince Vaughn]], was released on June 2 and grossed approximately $39.17 million during its opening weekend, despite lukewarm reviews. The film was successful at the box office grossing $204 million worldwide.<ref name="gross">{{cite web | title=Box Office Mojo| work=The Break-Up's opening weekend gross | url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=breakup.htm | accessdate=June 16, 2006 }}</ref>
+
+[[File:JenniferAnistonFeb09.jpg|thumb|right|Aniston at the ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' premiere in 2009]]
+In 2006, Aniston directed a hospital emergency room-set [[short subject|short film]] called ''Room 10'', starring [[Robin Wright]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]] as part of ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'''s [[Reel Moments]] film series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/17/entertainment/main2099141.shtml|title=And She Directs Too, Jennifer Aniston Marks Directing Debut With Short Film For Glamour Reel Moments|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 17, 2006|publisher=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> Aniston noted that she was inspired to direct by actress [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], who also directed a short film in 2006.<ref name="vogue">{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Van Meter|url=http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/032006/page2.html|title=Jennifer Aniston: A Profile in Courage|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=March 2006|publisher=[[Style.com]]}}</ref>
+In 2007, Aniston guest starred in an episode of Courteney Cox Arquette's series ''[[Dirt (TV series)|Dirt]]'', playing Arquette's rival, Tina Harrod.<ref>{{cite web |title= TVSquad.com| work= Jennifer Aniston to guest star on Dirt|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/16/jennifer-aniston-to-guest-star-on-dirt|accessdate=March 2, 2007}}</ref> She appeared in the third episode of Season 3 of NBC's ''[[30 Rock]]'' playing [[Liz Lemon]]'s old college roommate who [[stalking|stalks]] [[Jack Donaghy]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Frazier|last=Moore|date=August 29, 2008| url= http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080902212522/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archivedate= September 2, 2008| title= Jennifer Aniston will make a return visit to NBC |agency= Associated Press| accessdate=September 7, 2008}}</ref>
+
+On December 25, 2008, the comedy-drama ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'', in which Aniston starred alongside [[Owen Wilson]], was released. It set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office ever with $14.75 million in ticket sales. It earned a total of $51.7 million over the four-day weekend and placed number one at the box office, a position it maintained for two weeks.<ref name="MSNBC.MSN">{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28394518/|title='Marley & Me' sets Christmas Day record|last=Wethcer|first=Barry|date=December 26, 2008|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref> The total worldwide gross was $242,717,113.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=marleyandme.htm|title=Marley and Me (2008)|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> Her next film in wide release, the romantic comedy-drama ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'', where she starred opposite [[Ben Affleck]], opened in February 2009. The movie made $178,390,243 globally<ref>{{cite web|title=He's Just Not That Into You|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2009/HJNTU.php|work=The Numbers|publisher=Nash Information Services, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2012|author=The Numbers|year=1997–2012}}</ref> and ranked at number one at the United States box office for its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rappe|first=Elisabeth|title='He's Just Not That Into You' Scores Box Office #1|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604592/hes-just-not-that-into-scores-box-office-1.jhtml|publisher=MTV|date=February 9, 2009|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston, along with Affleck, [[Ginnifer Goodwin]], and [[Jennifer Connelly]], were often praised by critics as being the stand-outs in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/hesjustnot|title=He's Just Not That Into You|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Metacritic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jackiekcooper.com/MovieReviews/HesJustNotThatIntoYou.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck in "He's Just Not That In To You"|last=Cooper|first=Jackie K.|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref>
+
+On July 16, 2009, Aniston received an [[Emmy Award|Emmy]] nomination in the category of [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress – Comedy Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series]] for her role on ''30 Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/jennifer-aniston|publisher=emmys.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston was a guest star on the season 2 premiere of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s sitcom ''[[Cougar Town]]'', playing a psychiatrist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jennifer-Aniston-Cougar-Town-1022127.aspx| title= Jennifer Aniston Guest-Starring on Cougar Town |publisher= TVGuide.com| accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+===2010–present===
+In March 2010, Aniston appeared in the romantic comedy action film ''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'', which costarred [[Gerard Butler]]. While the film received scathing reviews from critics, it was a modest box office success, garnering over $130 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bountyhunter.htm |title=The Bounty Hunter (2010) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=July 8, 2010 |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> A lukewarm box-office reception greeted her next film, the rom-com ''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'', in which she co-starred with [[Jason Bateman]]. The film's opening weekend drew what ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' dubbed "a dispiriting $8.4 million".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia4556ea7eb5985d2c8ab9508f4f67776|title={{-'}}Switch' a bitch for Jennifer Aniston|date=October 14, 2010|first=Gregg|last=Kilday|first2=Kim|last2=Masters|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> The film received generally mixed reviews, with review site Metacritic showing 13 out of 30 critics delivering a positive verdict.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-switch/critic-reviews |title=Critic Reviews for The Switch at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref>
+
+By June 20, 2010, Aniston's movies had grossed more than $1 billion in the United States and over $1.7 billion worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/people/JANIS.php|accessdate=May 31, 2010}}</ref> Aniston's rom-com ''[[Just Go with It]]'', with [[Adam Sandler]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nicole-kidman-joining-sandler-aniston-21104 |title=Nicole Kidman joining Sandler-Aniston film |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|agency=Associated Press|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was released on Valentine's Day weekend in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thepretendwife.htm|title=Just Go With It (2011)|accessdate=February 11, 2011|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The story is about a plastic surgeon, played by Sandler, who asks his office manager, played by Aniston, to pose as his wife, to prove his honesty to his much younger girlfriend, played by [[Brooklyn Decker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/86651_Exclusive_on_the_Set_Jennifer_Aniston_and_Adam_Sandler_Just_Go_with_It/index.html |title=Exclusive on the Set: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler 'Just Go with It' |publisher=Etonline.com |accessdate=June 23, 2010|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100506104613/http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/05/86651/index.html|archivedate=May 6, 2010}}</ref> Also in 2011, Aniston starred in the comedy movie ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'', with [[Colin Farrell]], [[Jason Bateman]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Jamie Foxx]], directed by [[Seth Gordon]]. The film focuses on a trio of employees who plot to murder their titular tyrannical supervisors. Aniston played one of the bosses, a sexually aggressive dentist who harasses Charlie Day's character.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward |first=Kate |url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/05/13/jamie-foxx-horrible-bosses-starz-michael-jackson-this-is-it/ |title=Jamie Foxx joins 'Horrible Bosses,' Starz to air 'Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' (Excess Hollywood) |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=May 13, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+In 2012, Aniston appeared in the comedy ''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' with [[Paul Rudd]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys|agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aniston-rudd-experiencing-wanderlust-23496|title=Aniston, Rudd experiencing 'Wanderlust{{'-}} |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> with whom she co-starred in the 1998 movie ''The Object of My Affection'' and also ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638950/20100512/story.jhtml |title=Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd Re-Team For 'WanderLust{{'-}} |publisher=MTV |date=May 12, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The script for ''Wonderland'', bought by [[Universal Pictures]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019146.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 |title=Universal warms up 'WanderLust{{'-}}|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|work=Variety |date=May 11, 2010|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was written by Rudd, [[Ken Marino]], and [[David Wain]], with the latter also directing the film, and was produced by [[Judd Apatow]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sneider |first=Jeff |url=http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/callbacks-rudd-aniston-have-wanderlust-pitt-aronofsky-go-tiger-hunting-17253 |title=Callbacks: Rudd, Aniston Have 'Wanderlust'; Pitt, Aronofsky to Chase 'Tiger{{'-}}|publisher=Thewrap.com |date=May 11, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The movie was about a married couple who join a commune after losing their money and deciding modern life is not for them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dean |first=Greg |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man_2/news/1884603/weekly_ketchup_sam_jackson_reveals_nick_fury_plans |title=Weekly Ketchup: Sam Jackson reveals Nick Fury plans|publisher=Rottentomatoes.com |date=May 14, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+Aniston starred with [[Jason Sudeikis]] in [[EUE/Screen Gems]] Productions' ''[[We're the Millers]]'', filmed in summer 2012 in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]] and in the state of [[New Mexico]]. The film, a comedy about a drug dealer with a fake family,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/05/18/article/jennifer_aniston_to_make_movie_in_wilmington
+ |title=Jennifer Aniston to make movie in Wilmington|work=[[News & Record]]|location=Greensboro, NC|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=May 18, 2012 |accessdate=May 18, 2012}}</ref> was released on August 7, 2013, receiving mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/were-the-millers|publisher=[[metacritic]]|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> ''We're the Millers'' was a financial success grossing $269 million against a budget of $37 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=werethemillers.htm|publisher=boxofficemojo|accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref>
+
+In 2013, Aniston played the role of Mickey Dawson in ''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'', a film adaptation of [[Elmore Leonard]]'s 1978 novel ''The Switch''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20848091,00.html|website=www.ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc.|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref> The movie was released in the US on August 29, 2014, to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/life_of_crime_2013/|website=http://www.rottentomatoes.com|publisher=Flixster, Inc|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref>
+
+In 2014, Aniston starred in the film ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'', directed by [[Daniel Barnz]], portraying an astringent woman named Claire Simmons who struggles with chronic pain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Film Review: 'Cake'|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/toronto-film-review-cake-1201301547/|publisher=Variety|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews, however Aniston's performance was highly praised, dubbed by some critics as "[[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-worthy."<ref>{{cite news|title=Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston set to join Best Actress race for new movie Cake|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2015-jennifer-aniston-set-to-join-best-actress-race-for-new-film-cake-9822983.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=The Independent|date=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston steers a powerful role into Oscar buzz with her new movie 'Cake'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/jennifer-aniston-oscar-buzz-piece-cake-article-1.2014096|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=New York Daily News|date=November 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Has Her 'Cake'|url=http://www.malibutimes.com/malibu_life/article_f8552896-80aa-11e4-9133-63db27b8e7b6.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Malibu times|date=December 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=An Oscar for Aniston? What a layered 'Cake'|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/09/09/jennifer-aniston-cake-toronto/15322783/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=USA Today|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The [[Toronto International Film Festival]] called her performance "heartbreakingly good",<ref>{{cite news|title=Toronto: Jennifer Aniston Sparks Oscar Buzz With Game-Changing Drama 'Cake'|url=http://deadline.com/2014/09/toronto-jennifer-aniston-causes-oscar-buzz-at-fest-with-startling-and-surprising-performance-in-cake-831638/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Deadline|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> [[HitFix#Gregory Ellwood|Gregory Ellwood]] of [[HitFix]] stated, "It's really on most people's radar for being a rare dramatic turn for Jennifer Aniston, and she doesn't disappoint." He further stated, "Aniston makes you believe in Claire's pain. She makes you believe this character is at her lowest point and only she can pull herself out of it. [...] It's a complete performance from beginning to end and she deserves the appropriate accolades for it."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ellwood|first1=Gregory|title=Jennifer Anistons impressively raw performance tells her critics to eat Cake|url=http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/review-jennifer-anistons-impressively-raw-performance-tells-her-critics-to-eat-cake|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Hitfix|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> For her portrayal, Aniston was nominated for the [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress|Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress]], [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama]], and [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Cake': Jennifer Aniston nominated for Golden Globe in Long Beach screenwriter Pat Tobin's film|url=http://www.presstelegram.com/events/20141211/cake-jennifer-aniston-nominated-for-golden-globe-in-long-beach-screenwriter-pat-tobins-film|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref>
+
+==Other work==
+[[File:JenniferAniston08TIFF.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aniston at the [[2008 Toronto International Film Festival]]]]
+Aniston has appeared in various commercials and music videos throughout her career. In 1996, she was in [[Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers]] music video for "Walls". In 2001, Aniston was in [[Melissa Etheridge]]'s music video for "I Want To Be In Love".<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.tv.com/people/jennifer-aniston/trivia/|work=tv.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> She was cast in a [[Heineken]] commercial which was later banned in the U.S. due to branding issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Banned Commercial - Heineken Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqC9dS1mGN4|work=youtube.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> Aniston has also been in commercials for [[L'Oreal]] hair products.<ref>{{cite web|title=L'Oreal Hair Model Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.jenniferanistonhairstyles.com/ads.html|work=jenniferanistonhairstyles.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> In 1995, Aniston and her ''Friends'' co-star [[Matthew Perry]] shot a 60-minute instructional video for the release of [[Microsoft]]'s [[Windows 95]] operating system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE7D6143FF932A05754C0A963958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all|title=The Media Business: Advertising; Haven't heard of Windows 95? Where have you been hiding?|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|date=July 31, 1995|work=The New York Times |accessdate=July 31, 1995}}</ref> Along with [[Brad Pitt]] and [[Brad Grey]], CEO of [[Paramount Pictures]], Aniston founded the film production company [[Plan B Entertainment]] in 2002,<ref>{{cite news |first=Roger |last=Friedman |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,174126,00.html |title=Aniston's Star Shines With and Without Pitt |accessdate=May 16, 2005 |date=November 1, 2005 |work=[[Fox News Channel|Fox News]]}}</ref> although she and Grey withdrew in 2005.<ref name="plan c">{{cite news |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20187368,00.html |title=Jennifer Aniston's 'Plan C': A New Film Company |accessdate=May 15, 2008 |date=April 1, 2008 |work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref name="hush">{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117955806.html?nav=bestpic07 |title=Brad Pitt's role as filmmaker threatens to eclipse his actorly exploits and tabloid profile |first=Dade |last=Hayes |date = December 14, 2006 |work=Variety |accessdate=December 21, 2008 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5nueZCqKv |archivedate=March 1, 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she and Kristin Hahn formed the production company [[Echo Films]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983220.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title=Jennifer Aniston forms Echo Films |work=Variety |date=March 31, 2008 |accessdate=June 23, 2010 | first=Michael | last=Fleming}}</ref>
+
+Aniston worked for over a year on a new perfume, which was released on July 21, 2010, at [[Harrods]] in London.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Perfume In London (Photos)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/21/jennifer-aniston-launches_n_654031.html| date=July 21, 2010|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|separator=,|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010|first=Katherine|last=Thomson}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston launches perfume|url=http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/07/22/14787931.html|date=July 22, 2010|first=Cindy|last=Martin|work=Toronto Sun |agency= Reuters| first2= Zorianna| last2=Kit| separator=,|lastauthoramp=yes|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> Original plans called for the perfume to be named ''Lolavie by Jennifer Aniston'', but to avoid confusion with a similarly named perfume, the name was changed to simply ''Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/a-line/jennifer-aniston-hits-the-high-notes/552?nc|title=Jennifer Aniston Hits the High Notes|work=[[omg!]]|publisher=Yahoo!|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> In an interview following the launch, Aniston said that she would also like to create a fragrance for men.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/expert-advice/100722-jennifer-aniston-perfume-launch-har.aspx|date=July 22, 2010| first= Nicola| last= Moulton| work=[[Vogue (British magazine)|Vogue (UK)]] |separator=, |postscript= |accessdate= July 22, 2010}}</ref> In 2014, she launched her second perfume named ''J by Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Her Second Fragrance—All the Details!|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/560096/jennifer-aniston-launches-her-second-fragrance-all-the-details|accessdate=November 15, 2014|publisher=E Online|date=July 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston on New Fragrance: 'It Reminds Me of a Day Spent in the Ocean'|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/07/15/jennifer-aniston-j-fragrance-bottle-photo/|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>
+
+Since 2007, Aniston has worked in a publicity campaign for the drink [[Energy Brands|SmartWater]]; on March 7, 2011, she released a YouTube video, titled "[[Jennifer Aniston Goes Viral]]", for SmartWater, which tripled online interest in the product within 24 hours of its release.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/whoknew/jennifer-aniston-viral-video-sets-web-abuzz/49?nc |title= Jennifer Aniston Viral Video Sets Web Abuzz |publisher=Yahoo News |date=March 8, 2011 |accessdate= March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc47LcvIxyI |title= jennifer aniston goes viral – smartwater |publisher=YouTube |date=March 7, 2011 |format=[[Flash Video]]|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/sweaty-jen-aniston-bares-her-six-pack-in-sexy-new-ad-1970241 |title=Jen Aniston Rolls Around in Bed Topless, Flashes Abs in Sexy New Ads |work=Us Weekly |date=May 18, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+In January 2013, Aniston became the new spokesperson and face of [[Aveeno|Aveeno Skincare]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named the New Face of Aveeno Skincare|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/jennifer-aniston-named-the-new-face-of-aveeno-skincare-2013181|accessdate=June 20, 2013|newspaper=US Magazine|date=January 18, 2013}}</ref> The commercials began airing in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naturally Beautiful Results with Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ofl5OivI0|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref> She is also spokesperson and co-owner of Living Proof.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livingproof.com/jen/announce|title=Jennifer Aniston is Living Proof|publisher=livingproof.com|accessdate=February 14, 2015}}</ref>
+
+==Philanthropy==
+Aniston is a supporter of Friends of El Faro, a [[grassroots]] non-profit organization that helps raise money for Casa Hogar Sion, an orphanage in [[Tijuana]], Mexico. She has appeared in many TV commercials for [[St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital]], which she supports. She also hosted September 2008's Stand Up to Cancer show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4438-stand-up-to-cancer-to-return-with-second-celebrity-charity-telecast|title='Stand Up To Cancer' to return with second celebrity charity telecast|publisher=Looktothestars.org|date=May 20, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the "It Can't Wait" campaign to free [[Burma]], Aniston directed and starred in a video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHV0C__jZI|title=Jennifer Aniston & Woody Harrelson Burma: It Can't Wait Day 29|publisher=YouTube|format=Flash Video|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+On April 14, 2007, Aniston received [[GLAAD]]'s Vanguard Award for her contributions to increased visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, [[bisexual]] and [[transgender]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b59125_Exclusive_Aniston_Gets_Some_Gay_Lovin.html|title=Exclusive! Aniston Gets Some Gay Lovin'|publisher=Uk.eonline.com|date=April 2, 2007|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> On Earth Day 2010, she joined [[Courteney Cox]], [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Ben Stiller]] and others
+in "The Cove PSA: My Friend is..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mygloss.com/buzz/2010/04/22/earth-day-psa-celebrities-the-cove|title=Earth Day PSA from 'The Cove' Team Gets Celebrity Support: Jennifer Aniston and friends in The Cove PSA directed by Andrés Useche|publisher=Mygloss.com|date=April 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> an effort to stop the slaughter of dolphins and protect the Japanese people from the toxic levels of [[Mercury (element)|mercury]] found in dolphin meat. Other charities that Aniston has supported include AmeriCares, Clothes Off Our Back, Feeding America, EB Medical Research Foundation, Project A.L.S., [[OmniPeace]], and [[Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/92-jennifer-aniston|title=Jennifer Aniston's Charity Work, Events and Causes|publisher=Looktothestars.org|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+Aniston donated $500,000 to [[Doctors Without Borders]], Haitian health care provider Partners in Health and [[AmeriCares]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aniston donates $500k to Haiti appeal|publisher=Ireland Online|date=January 26, 2010|url=http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/aniston-donates-500k-to-haiti-appeal-443553.html|accessdate=January 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Catherine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20339320,00.html|title=Report: Jennifer Aniston Gives $500,000 to Haiti|work=People|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> and also participated in the [[Hope for Haiti Now]] [[telethon]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Coulton|first=Antoinette Y.|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20338952,00.html|title=Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston Participate in Haiti Telethon|work=People|date=January 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b163862_jennifer_aniston_makes_major_haiti.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Makes Major Haiti Donation|publisher=E! Online|work=uk.eonline.com|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
+
+In 2013, she was named the [[Entertainment Industry Foundation]] (EIF) ambassador for the [[Saks Fifth Avenue]] Key To The Cure campaign, which raises funds for the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund to support research into the detection, treatment, and cures for women's cancers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign Read more about Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign - BWWFashionWorld by fashion.broadwayworld.com|url=http://fashion.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Aniston-Named-EIF-Ambassador-to-Saks-Fifth-Avenues-Key-to-the-Cure-Campaign-20130624|date=June 24, 2013|accessdate=July 8, 2013}}</ref>
+
+==Personal life==
+Aniston's high-profile relationship with actor [[Brad Pitt]] was frequently publicized in the press.<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800021397/bio|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]}}</ref> She married Pitt on July 29, 2000, in a lavish [[Malibu, California|Malibu]] wedding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/brad_pitt/biography/0,,20004328_10,00.html|title=Brad Pitt Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> For a few years, their marriage was considered the rare Hollywood success.<ref name="People-Bio"/> But on January 7, 2005 they announced their separation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1015778,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Separate|accessdate=2008-08-08|date=2005-01-07|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> A divorce was finalized on October 2, 2005.<ref>{{cite web |first=Serena |last=Kappes |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1112350,00.html |title=Brad & Jen Finalize Divorce|accessdate=May 21, 2008|date=September 30, 2005|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> During this period there was intense speculation in the media that Pitt had been unfaithful to Aniston with his ''[[Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film)|Mr. & Mrs. Smith]]'' co-star, [[Angelina Jolie]].<ref name="movies.nytimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1831/Jennifer-Aniston/biography |title=Jennifer Aniston – Biography – Movies & TV |work=The New York Times|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the following months, the public's reaction towards the divorce was reported in the press.
+
+The story became the headline news of media shows such as ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' and ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', and made the front-pages of tabloid magazines for years. "Team Aniston" and "Team Jolie" T-shirts appeared, with "Team Aniston" shirts out-selling the "Team Jolie" shirts four to one.<ref name="movies.nytimes.com"/> Media reports speculated that the split was due to Aniston's refusal to have children with him. Aniston denied that this was the cause of their split in an August 2005 ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' interview, stating, "... I've always wanted to have children, and I would never again give up that experience for a career." Aniston also revealed that her divorce prompted her to reach out to her mother, Nancy, from whom she was estranged for nearly a decade. They initially became estranged when Nancy talked about her daughter on a television show and later wrote a book entitled, ''From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/fame/features/2005/09/aniston200509|title=The Unsinkable Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 2005|work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Charles | last=Laurence |title=Not even friends... | date=December 15, 2006 | publisher=''Los Angeles National Post'' | url =http://www.fact.on.ca/news/news0001/np00010b.htm}}</ref> Aniston has also stated she was devastated by the death of her longtime therapist, whose work helped make her separation from Pitt easier.<ref name="vogue" /> Aniston said her relationship with Pitt, which she does not regret, was "seven very intense years together" and that "it was a beautiful, complicated relationship".<ref name="marriager">{{cite web|work=Daily Times|title=Aniston just wants to make Friends with Pitt|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\06\19\story_19-6-2006_pg9_1|accessdate=June 18, 2006}}</ref>
+
+[[File:Jennifer Aniston 2011.jpg||thumb|right|Aniston in 2011]]
+
+Aniston has been having a relationship with actor, director and screenwriter [[Justin Theroux]] since May 2011. In January 2012, Aniston and Theroux purchased a home in Los Angeles's [[Bel Air, Los Angeles|Bel-Air]] neighborhood for roughly $22 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2012/01/24/aniston-and-theroux-to-buy-in-bel-air/ |title=Aniston and Theroux to Buy in Bel-Air|accessdate=January 24, 2012 | location=New York|work=The Wall Street Journal|first=Lauren|last=Schuker|date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> On August 12, 2012, Aniston and Theroux announced their engagement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20620514,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Is Engaged to Justin Theroux!|last=Jordan|first=Julie|date=August 12, 2012|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=August 12, 2012}}</ref>
+
+She previously dated musicians [[Adam Duritz]],<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=2008-05-21|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> [[John Mayer]],<ref>{{cite web|title=John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Call It Quits – Again|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20265151,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> actor [[Vince Vaughn]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn Split|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1566406,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> and was engaged to actor [[Tate Donovan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20125140,00.html |title=They Can Still Be Friends|publisher= ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine|date=May 4, 1998|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref>
+
+In 2013, ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' described Aniston as "a long-time [[Hatha yoga|yoga]] practitioner" and quoted her as saying, "If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gregoire|first=Carolyn|title=10 Celebrities Leading The Wellness Revolution|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/celebrity-health-10-stars_n_2861423.html#slide=2210511|accessdate=29 April 2014|quote=Jennifer Aniston is a long-time yoga practitioner – she's appeared in a ''Yogalosophy'' DVD and even given Oprah a yoga mat – and she's one of the most famous devotees of TM. The 43-year-old actress has said of her yoga routine, 'If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes.'}}</ref> In 2014 Aniston spoke of her [[Transcendental Meditation technique|Transcendental Meditation]] practice: "When asked what the number one thing which has kept her looking so amazing is, Jennifer replied, 'I'd say a little over a year ago I started doing TM and that's really changed everything. Starting your day off with that and ending with that is pretty powerful.'"<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston: Transcendental meditation keeps me looking good|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/story/jennifer-aniston-transcendental-meditation-keeps-me-looking-good_4127769|accessdate=29 April 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PCWoqRUn|archivedate=2014-04-29}}</ref>
+
+==In the media==
+
+===Wealth===
+In 2007, ''[[Forbes]]'' rated Aniston as one of the top 20 richest women in entertainment and estimated her net worth to be about $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com"/> Aniston was also included in the annual Star Salary Top 10 of trade magazine ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' for 2006.<ref>{{cite web | title=Nicole Kidman Tops Hollywood Earners List at Hollywood.com | url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Kidman_Tops_Hollywood_Earners_List/3591650| accessdate=March 2, 2007 }}</ref> According to ''Forbes'', in October 2007, Aniston was the top-selling celebrity face of the entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/media/2007/10/02/celebrity-magazines-publishing-biz-media_cx_lr_1002coverstars.html|title=Fab Tab Cover Stars|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 2, 2007|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> She was also Hollywood's most profitable actress. Aniston has been on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list, based on "earnings and fame", every year since 2001, topping the list in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/static_html/celebs/2003/index.shtml | work=Forbes | title=The Celebrity 100 | date=June 19, 2003}}</ref> For the year of 2008, ''Forbes'' listed Aniston's earnings as $27 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/06/11/most-powerful-celebrities-lists-celebrities08-cx_mn_0611c_land.html|title=The Celebrity 100|work=Forbes |date=June 12, 2008}}</ref>
+
+In 2014, Aniston ranked 3rd on ''Forbes'' Top Earning Actresses, earning $31 million in a year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Earnings Actresses 2014|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45ekhif/jennifer-aniston-12/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=February 23, 2015}}</ref>
+
+===Public image===
+In 2005, Aniston became the first-ever ''[[GQ]]'' Woman of the Year. She has frequently appeared on ''[[People (American magazine)|People]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s annual list of The Most Beautiful, and came in at number one in 2004. She also topped the magazine's Best Dressed List in 2006. She has been a regular on ''[[FHM]]''{{'}}s 100 Sexiest Women list since 1996, ranking at number 79 in 2012, number 81 in 2010, number 24 in 2009 and number 27 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fhm.com/girls/covergirls/jennifer-aniston |title=Jennifer Aniston at |publisher=Fhm.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' reported the most sought after body parts of the rich and famous revealed by two Hollywood [[plastic surgeons]] who carried out a [[Statistical survey|survey]] among their patients to build up the picture of what the perfect woman would look like. Under the category of the most sought after body shape, Aniston was voted in the top three alongside, [[Gisele Bündchen]] and [[Penélope Cruz]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/8284381/Hollywoods-most-sought-after-body-parts.html |title=Hollywood's most sought after body parts|work=The Telegraph|date=January 27, 2011 |accessdate=February 1, 2011|location=London}}</ref> In the same year, readers of ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted Aniston the "Sexiest Woman of All Time".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health/ |title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health |first=Lauren| last=Moraski|date=December 12, 2011 |accessdate=July 9, 2013
+ |publisher=CBS News}}</ref>
+
+Although Aniston disliked the hairstyle she wore during her first two years on ''Friends'', "[[Rachel haircut|The Rachel]]" became and remains very popular among women.<ref name="oldenburg20110118">{{cite news|last=Oldenburg|first=Ann|title=Jennifer Aniston tells 'Allure' she hated her Rachel hair |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/jennifer-aniston-tells-allure-she-hated-her-rachel-hair--/1|accessdate=January 19, 2011|newspaper=USA Today|date=January 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="roche20100526">{{cite news |first=Elisa |last=Roche |newspaper=Daily Express |title=JENNIFER ANISTON'S A CUT ABOVE FOR 11 MILLION WOMEN |url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/177204/Jennifer-Aniston-s-a-cut-above-for-11-million-women |date=May 26, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2011}}</ref> Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] on February 22, 2012. The star is located at 6270 [[Hollywood Boulevard]], in front of The W Hollywood Hotel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Heller|first=Corinne|title=Jennifer Aniston gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, thanks 'Papa' (Video)|url=http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Jennifer-Aniston-gets-star-on-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame--thanks-Papa-Video/8553842|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=ontheredcarpet.com|date=February 22, 2012}}</ref> It is recognized as STAR 2, 462nd.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston gets a star on Walk of Fame|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57383505-10391698/jennifer-aniston-gets-a-star-on-walk-of-fame/|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=CBS News|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref>
+On ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} list of the 100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood, Aniston was ranked number 8 in 2009,<ref>{{cite news|title=Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/03/forbes-100-celebrity-09-actresses_slide_3.html|newspaper=Forbes|date=June 3, 2009|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> number 2 in both 2011 and 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=The 10 Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eidm45jd/jennifer-aniston/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2011|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Celebrity Actresses 2012|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45jjhm/jennifer-aniston-2/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2012|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> and number 3 in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Celeb 100: Power Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45efhjh/jennifer-aniston-4/|date=June 26, 2013|accessdate=July 1, 2013|newspaper=Forbes}}</ref>
+
+==Accolades==
+{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Aniston}}
+{| class="infobox" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 70%; vertical-align: middle;"
+|+ <span style="font-size: 9pt">'''List of Jennifer Aniston awards'''</span>
+|-
+| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |
+|- bgcolor=#D9E8FF style="text-align:center;"
+!style="vertical-align: middle;"| Award
+| style="background:#cceecc; font-size:8pt;" width="60px"| Win(s)
+| style="background:#eecccc; font-size:8pt;" width="60px"| Nomination(s)
+|- bgcolor=#eeeeff
+|align="center"|
+;[[Emmy Awards]]
+|{{won|1}}
+|{{nom|6}}
+|- bgcolor=#eeeeff
+|align="center"|
+;[[Golden Globe Award]]s
+|{{won|1}}
+|{{nom|3}}
+|- bgcolor=#eeeeff
+|align="center"|
+;[[Screen Actors Guild Awards]]
+|{{won|1}}
+|{{nom|10}}
+|- bgcolor=#eeeeff
+|align="center"|
+;Total Awards
+| {{won|32}}
+| {{nom|85}}
+|- bgcolor=#eeeeff
+|align="center"|
+|}
+
+==Filmography==
+{{Main|Jennifer Aniston filmography}}
+{{columns-list|2|
+*''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'' (1993)
+*''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' (1996)
+*''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997)
+*''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998)
+*''[[Office Space]]'' (1999)
+*''[[The Iron Giant]]'' (1999)
+*''[[Rock Star (2001 film)|Rock Star]]'' (2001)
+*''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002)
+*''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003)
+*''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004)
+*''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' (2005)
+*''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]'' (2005)
+*''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006)
+*''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008)
+*''[[He's Just Not That into You (film)|He's Just Not That into You]]'' (2009)
+*''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'' (2010)
+*''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'' (2010)
+*''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011)
+*''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011)
+*''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' (2012)
+*''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013)
+*''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'' (2014)
+*''[[Horrible Bosses 2]]'' (2014)
+*''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014)
+*''[[She's Funny That Way]]'' (2015)
+}}
+
+==References==
+
+===Footnotes===
+{{Reflist|2}}
+
+===Sources===
+* {{cite book|last=Smith|first=Sean|title=Jennifer: The Unauthorized Biography|year=2008|publisher=Macmillan UK|isbn=978-0330449977}}
+* {{cite book|last=Marshall|first=Sarah|title=Jennifer Aniston: The Biography of Hollywood's Sweetheart|year=2007|publisher=[[John Blake (journalist)|John Blake]]|isbn=978-1844544004}}
+* {{cite book|last=Lynette|first=Rachel|title=Jennifer Aniston|year=2010|publisher=Lucent Books|isbn= 978-1420502350}}
+* {{cite book|last= Bonner|first=Mike|title=Jennifer Aniston|year=2001|publisher=Chelsea House Publications|isbn= 978-0791064658}}
+
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20 => ''''Jennifer Joanna Aniston'''<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress, director, producer, and businesswoman. She is the daughter of actor [[John Aniston]] and actress [[Nancy Dow]]. Aniston gained worldwide recognition for portraying [[Rachel Green]] on the popular television sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (1994–2004), a role which earned her a [[Primetime Emmy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Award]], and a [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]. The character was widely popular during the airing of the series and became recognized as one of the 100 greatest female characters in [[Television in the United States|United States television]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years: Here's our full list!|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/06/01/100-greatest-characters-of-last-20-years-full-list/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=July 7, 2012|author=Adam B. Vary|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Potts|first=Kim|title=100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/03/02/tvs-greatest-women-25-1/|work=AOL TV|accessdate=July 20, 2012|date=November 14, 2014}}</ref>',
21 => 'Aniston has played the female protagonist in a number of [[comedy|comedies]] and [[romantic comedy film]]s. Her box office hits include ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003), ''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006), ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008), ''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011), ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011) and ''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013), each of which have grossed over $200 million in worldwide receipts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?id=jenniferaniston.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston Movie Box Office Results|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> Her most critically acclaimed roles were in ''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002), for which she was nominated for an [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead]], and the drama ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014), for which she received nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award]] and the [[Screen Actors Guild Award]] for Best Actress. Her other notable films include ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004) and ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' (2009). She is the co-founder, in 2008, of the production company [[Echo Films]].',
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23 => 'In 2012, Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], and is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hollywood's Highest Paid Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45gdgh/jennifer-aniston-28-million/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sandra Bullock's $51 million tops Forbes list of highest paid actresses|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/sandra-bullock-tops-forbes-list-highest-paid-actresses-article-1.1891501|accessdate=December 24, 2014|publisher=nydailynews.com|date=August 4, 2014}}</ref> In 2007, she was ranked as the 11th richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated fortune of $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_slide_11.html |title=The Richest 20 Women In Entertainment |publisher=Forbes.com |date=January 17, 2007 |accessdate=December 11, 2011 |first1=Lea |last1=Goldman |first2=Kiri |last2=Blakeley}}</ref> She has also been included in magazines' lists of the world's most beautiful women.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beautiful 'People'|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/beautiful-people/5/|publisher=cbs news|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Why They Still Look This Fantastic|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a2979/celebrity-skin-anti-aging-0909/|publisher=cosmopolitan magazine|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=December 3, 2014|author=Amelia Gayle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Women we love|url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/|publisher=Esquire magazine|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Aniston was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine, and ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted her the "[[sex symbol|Sexiest Woman of All Time]]" in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health|accessdate=August 19, 2013|newspaper=[[CBS News]]. [[CBS Corporation]]|date=December 12, 2011}}</ref>',
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25 => '==Early life==',
26 => '[[File:Laguardia-school.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School]], where Aniston trained to be an actress]]',
27 => 'Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born on February 11, 1969,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/celebs/Jennifer_Aniston/112166|title=Jennifer Aniston|publisher=[[E!]]. [[NBCUniversal]]|accessdate=September 19, 2011}}</ref> in [[Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles]], [[California]]<ref name="People-Bio" /> to actors [[John Aniston]] and [[Nancy Dow]].<ref name="People-Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography| title= Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> Her father is [[Greeks|Greek]] and a native of [[Crete]], while her mother was born in [[New York City]]. One of her maternal great-grandfathers was an [[Italians|Italian]] immigrant<ref>{{Cite book|title=From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir| first= Nancy| last= Dow| page= 32| year= 1999|location=Amherst, New York|publisher=Prometheus Books|isbn=978-1-57392-772-7}}</ref> and her mother's other ancestry is [[Scottish people|Scottish]], [[Irish people|Irish]] and a small amount of [[Greeks|Greek]].<ref name= InsideActorsStudio>[http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/arFg6tAWzbY/ "Jennifer Aniston"] (Flash video). ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]''. at (1:20–2:00)</ref> Aniston has two half-brothers, John Melick, her maternal older half-brother, and Alex Aniston, her younger paternal half-brother.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Aniston's [[Godparent|godfather]] was actor [[Telly Savalas]], one of her father's best friends.<ref name="People-Bio"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/jennifer-aniston-cake-typecasting-not-754710 |title=Jennifer Aniston on 'Cake,' Typecasting and Not Wanting to Talk About BS Anymore |publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter'' |date=December 8, 2014 |first=Scott |last=Feinberg |accessdate=December 13, 2014 }}</ref>',
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29 => 'As a child, Aniston lived in Greece for a year with her family. They moved to [[Eddystone, Pennsylvania|Eddystone]], [[Pennsylvania]], then to New York City.<ref name="People-Bio"/> Despite her father's television career, Aniston was discouraged from watching TV, though she found ways around the prohibition. When she was six, Aniston began attending the [[Rudolf Steiner School]], a Waldorf educational school that applied the Rudolf Steiner philosophy.<ref>{{cite web| first= Cal| last= Fussman| url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-we-love/ESQ1002-OCT_ANISTON|title=A Woman We Love: Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008| date= October 1, 2002|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> During that time, Aniston's father and mother split when she was nine years old.<ref name="Yahoo Bio">{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston- Biography|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/person/jennifer-aniston/biography.html|work=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|accessdate=May 17, 2013}}</ref> Her father is best known for his role as [[Victor Kiriakis]] on the [[NBC]] [[daytime drama]] ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', which he originated in 1985. Her mother appeared in two 1960s TV series, ''[[The Wild Wild West]]'' and ''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]''.',
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31 => 'Meanwhile, after discovering acting at eleven while attending Rudolf Steiner,<ref name="Yahoo Bio"/> Aniston enrolled and graduated at [[Manhattan]]'s [[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts]], where she joined the school's drama society.<ref>{{cite news| last= Quirk| first= Mary Beth| title=Fame-ous Alumni of NYC's LaGuardia High School| url= http://www.okmagazine.com/news/fame-ous-alumni-nycs-laguardia-high-school|accessdate=March 31, 2013|newspaper=[[OK!]]|date=July 11, 2009}}</ref>',
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35 => '===1988–93: Career beginnings===',
36 => 'Aniston worked in [[Off-Broadway]] productions such as ''For Dear Life'' and ''Dancing on Checker's Grave'',<ref name="People-Bio"/> and supported herself with several part-time jobs, which included working as a [[telemarketing|telemarketer]], waitress, and bike messenger.<ref name="People-Bio"/> In 1989, Aniston appeared on ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]'', as a [[spokesmodel]] for ''[[Nutrisystem]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jen-aniston-age-20-flirted-with-howard-stern-in-lost-1989-clip-201061 |title=Jen Aniston, Age 20, Flirted with Howard Stern in Lost 1989 Clip |last= |first= |date=January 6, 2010 |work=[[Us Weekly]] |accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> That year, Aniston moved back to Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tiscali.co.uk/entertainment/film/biographies/jennifer_aniston_biog/4 |title=Biography of Jennifer Aniston |accessdate=August 8, 2008 |publisher=Tiscali}}</ref>',
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38 => 'Aniston was cast in her first television role in 1990, starring as a regular on the short-lived series ''[[Molloy (TV series)|Molloy]]''. She then co-starred in ''[[Ferris Bueller (TV series)|Ferris Bueller]]'', a television adaptation of the 1986 movie ''[[Ferris Bueller's Day Off]]'', and like ''Molloy'' also quickly canceled. Aniston then appeared in two more failed television comedy series, ''[[The Edge (TV series)|The Edge]]'' and ''[[Muddling Through (TV series)|Muddling Through]]''.<ref name="buchanan20130807">{{cite web | url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/08/4-shows-jennifer-aniston-was-on-before-friends.html | title=The Four TV Shows Jennifer Aniston Was on Before Friends | work=Vulture | date=August 7, 2013 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Buchanan, Kyle}}</ref> Other roles included the 1993 [[horror film]] ''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'',<ref>{{cite news| url= http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F0CE6DB163AF93AA35752C0A965958260| title= Leprechaun Review| last= Canby| first= Vincent| date=January 9, 1993| work=The New York Times|accessdate=August 8, 2008}}</ref> the TV movie ''[[Camp Cucamonga]]'', and guest roles on ''[[Quantum Leap]]'', ''[[Herman's Head]]'', and ''[[Burke's Law]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography/Filmography|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/08/06/jennifer-aniston-biographyfilmography/|publisher=foxnews.com|accessdate= November 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/call-me-crazy-a-five-film/cast/jennifer-aniston|publisher=mylifetime.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>',
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40 => '===1994–02: Television breakthrough and rising film career===',
41 => 'Depressed over her four unsuccessful television shows, Aniston approached [[Warren Littlefield]] at a Los Angeles gas station asking for reassurance about her career. The head of NBC entertainment encouraged Aniston to continue acting, and a few months later helped cast her for ''[[Friends]]'',<ref name="shuter20120503">{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/03/warren-littlefield-jennifer-aniston_n_1475363.html | title=Warren Littlefield Talks Jennifer Aniston's Journey To 'Friends' | work=The Huffinton Post | date=May 3, 2012 | accessdate=August 7, 2013 | author=Shuter, Rob}}</ref>{{r|buchanan20130807}} a sitcom that was set to debut on NBC's 1994–1995 fall lineup. The producers of the show originally wanted Aniston to audition for the role of [[Monica Geller]],<ref name="ths">{{cite episode|title=E! True Hollywood Story: Friends|series=[[E! True Hollywood Story]]|network= [[E!]]|airdate=November 19, 2006|season=10|number=15}}</ref> but [[Courteney Cox]] was considered to be better suited to the role. Thus, Aniston was cast as [[Rachel Green]]. She was also offered a spot as a featured player on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', but turned it down to do ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/02/jennifer-aniston-turned-down-saturday-night-live-cast-job/1|work=USA Today|first=Ann|last=Oldenburg|title=Jennifer Aniston turned down 'Saturday Night Live' job|date=February 3, 2011}}</ref> She played the character of Rachel from 1994 until the show ended in 2004.<ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Pilot (Friends)|The Pilot]]|series=[[Friends]]|credits=[[Marta Kauffman]], [[David Crane (writer/producer)|David Crane]], and [[Kevin S. Bright]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=September 22, 1994|season=1|number=1|minutes=30}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=[[The Last One (Friends episode)|The Last One]]|series=[[Friends]]|network=[[NBC]]|airdate=May 6, 2004|season=10|number=17 and 18}}</ref>',
42 => 'The program was successful and Aniston, along with her co-stars, gained world-wide reputation among television viewers. Aniston received a salary of $1 million per episode for the last two seasons of ''Friends'', as well as five [[Emmy]] nominations (two for Supporting Actress, three for Lead Actress),<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2003-emmy-nominations/2003-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2003 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmyawardsonline.com/2004-emmy-nominations/2004-emmy-nominations-comedy.html|title=2004 Emmy Award Comedy Nominations|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=Emmy Awards Online}}</ref> including a win for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephen M.|last=Silverman|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,624767,00.html|title=Emmy Awards Make New Best 'Friends'|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 22, 2002|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> She was also nominated for two [[Golden Globe Award]]s and won, in 2003, the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy]]. According to the ''Guinness World Book of Records'' (2005), Aniston (along with her female costars) became the highest paid TV actress of all time with her $1 million-per-episode paycheck for the tenth season of ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite book| title= Guinness World Records 2005: Special 50th Anniversary Edition |publisher= Guinness|page=288|isbn=1-892051-22-2}}</ref>',
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44 => 'Following a four-year hiatus from cinema, Aniston returned to film work in 1996, when she performed in the ensemble cast of the independent films ''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' and ''[[Dream for an Insomniac]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmography|url=http://www.anistoncenter.com/jennifer-aniston-filmography/|publisher=anistoncenter.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston's first starring vehicle was the film ''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997), in which she starred opposite [[Kevin Bacon]] and [[Jay Mohr]]. While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston's performance was more warmly received, with many critics suggesting that she had screen presence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/picture-perfect/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Picture Perfect at Metacritic|accessdate=July 30, 2010|publisher=metacritic.com}}</ref> In 1999, she starred in the [[cult film]] ''[[Office Space]]'' for director [[Mike Judge]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Office Space' reunion: Cast and director talk Jennifer Aniston and, um yeahhh, making a cult smash -- VIDEO|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/07/office-space-reunion-interview/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> She gained critical acclaim for her performances in ''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998), a comedy-drama about a woman who falls for a gay man (played by [[Paul Rudd]]),<ref>{{cite news|first=Janet|last=Maslin|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9C06E6D8143CF934A25757C0A96E958260|title=The Object of My Affection Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 17, 1998|work=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> and in the low-budget 2002 film ''[[The Good Girl]]'', playing an unglamorous cashier who cheats on her husband. The latter film opened in relatively few theaters – under 700 in total – taking $14M in the U.S. box office.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lisa|last=Schwarzbaum|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,334811,00.html|title=The Good Girl Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=August 7, 2002|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>',
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46 => '===2003–09: Film career ===',
47 => 'Aniston's biggest box office success to date was her appearance in the 2003 comedy ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'', in which she played the girlfriend of [[Jim Carrey]]'s title character.<ref>{{cite news|first=Robert|last=Koehler|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117920862.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Bruce Almighty Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=May 23, 2003|work=Variety }}</ref> Aniston then starred in the 2004 romantic comedy film ''[[Along Came Polly]]'' opposite [[Ben Stiller]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Stella|last=Papamichael|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/02/10/along_came_polly_2004_review.shtml|title=BBC Films – Along Came Polly Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|publisher=BBC }}</ref> In late 2005, Aniston appeared in two major studio films, the thriller ''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' and the rom-com ''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Chang|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117928779.html?categoryid=31&cs=1|title=Derailed Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=November 5, 2005|work=Variety }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Roger|last=Ebert|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051222/REVIEWS/51220003/1023|title=Rumor Has It Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=December 23, 2005|publisher=Roger Ebert.com|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}}</ref> In 2006, Aniston appeared in the low-budget drama ''[[Friends with Money]]'', which was first shown at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and received a limited release.<ref>{{cite web|first=Peter|last=Travers|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/7539506/review/9579226/friends_with_money|title=Friends With Money Review|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=April 4, 2006|work=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> Aniston's next film, the rom-com ''[[The Break-Up]]'' alongside [[Vince Vaughn]], was released on June 2 and grossed approximately $39.17 million during its opening weekend, despite lukewarm reviews. The film was successful at the box office grossing $204 million worldwide.<ref name="gross">{{cite web | title=Box Office Mojo| work=The Break-Up's opening weekend gross | url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=breakup.htm | accessdate=June 16, 2006 }}</ref>',
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49 => '[[File:JenniferAnistonFeb09.jpg|thumb|right|Aniston at the ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'' premiere in 2009]]',
50 => 'In 2006, Aniston directed a hospital emergency room-set [[short subject|short film]] called ''Room 10'', starring [[Robin Wright]] and [[Kris Kristofferson]] as part of ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'''s [[Reel Moments]] film series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/17/entertainment/main2099141.shtml|title=And She Directs Too, Jennifer Aniston Marks Directing Debut With Short Film For Glamour Reel Moments|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 17, 2006|publisher=[[CBS News]]}}</ref> Aniston noted that she was inspired to direct by actress [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], who also directed a short film in 2006.<ref name="vogue">{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Van Meter|url=http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/032006/page2.html|title=Jennifer Aniston: A Profile in Courage|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=March 2006|publisher=[[Style.com]]}}</ref>',
51 => 'In 2007, Aniston guest starred in an episode of Courteney Cox Arquette's series ''[[Dirt (TV series)|Dirt]]'', playing Arquette's rival, Tina Harrod.<ref>{{cite web |title= TVSquad.com| work= Jennifer Aniston to guest star on Dirt|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/01/16/jennifer-aniston-to-guest-star-on-dirt|accessdate=March 2, 2007}}</ref> She appeared in the third episode of Season 3 of NBC's ''[[30 Rock]]'' playing [[Liz Lemon]]'s old college roommate who [[stalking|stalks]] [[Jack Donaghy]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Frazier|last=Moore|date=August 29, 2008| url= http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080902212522/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_en_tv/tv_aniston30_rock| archivedate= September 2, 2008| title= Jennifer Aniston will make a return visit to NBC |agency= Associated Press| accessdate=September 7, 2008}}</ref>',
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53 => 'On December 25, 2008, the comedy-drama ''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'', in which Aniston starred alongside [[Owen Wilson]], was released. It set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office ever with $14.75 million in ticket sales. It earned a total of $51.7 million over the four-day weekend and placed number one at the box office, a position it maintained for two weeks.<ref name="MSNBC.MSN">{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28394518/|title='Marley & Me' sets Christmas Day record|last=Wethcer|first=Barry|date=December 26, 2008|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref> The total worldwide gross was $242,717,113.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=marleyandme.htm|title=Marley and Me (2008)|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> Her next film in wide release, the romantic comedy-drama ''[[He's Just Not That Into You (film)|He's Just Not That Into You]]'', where she starred opposite [[Ben Affleck]], opened in February 2009. The movie made $178,390,243 globally<ref>{{cite web|title=He's Just Not That Into You|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2009/HJNTU.php|work=The Numbers|publisher=Nash Information Services, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2012|author=The Numbers|year=1997–2012}}</ref> and ranked at number one at the United States box office for its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rappe|first=Elisabeth|title='He's Just Not That Into You' Scores Box Office #1|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604592/hes-just-not-that-into-scores-box-office-1.jhtml|publisher=MTV|date=February 9, 2009|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews, Aniston, along with Affleck, [[Ginnifer Goodwin]], and [[Jennifer Connelly]], were often praised by critics as being the stand-outs in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/hesjustnot|title=He's Just Not That Into You|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=Metacritic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jackiekcooper.com/MovieReviews/HesJustNotThatIntoYou.htm|title=Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck in "He's Just Not That In To You"|last=Cooper|first=Jackie K.|accessdate=May 21, 2008}}</ref>',
54 => false,
55 => 'On July 16, 2009, Aniston received an [[Emmy Award|Emmy]] nomination in the category of [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress – Comedy Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series]] for her role on ''30 Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/jennifer-aniston|publisher=emmys.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> Aniston was a guest star on the season 2 premiere of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s sitcom ''[[Cougar Town]]'', playing a psychiatrist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jennifer-Aniston-Cougar-Town-1022127.aspx| title= Jennifer Aniston Guest-Starring on Cougar Town |publisher= TVGuide.com| accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>',
56 => false,
57 => '===2010–present===',
58 => 'In March 2010, Aniston appeared in the romantic comedy action film ''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'', which costarred [[Gerard Butler]]. While the film received scathing reviews from critics, it was a modest box office success, garnering over $130 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bountyhunter.htm |title=The Bounty Hunter (2010) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=July 8, 2010 |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> A lukewarm box-office reception greeted her next film, the rom-com ''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'', in which she co-starred with [[Jason Bateman]]. The film's opening weekend drew what ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' dubbed "a dispiriting $8.4 million".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia4556ea7eb5985d2c8ab9508f4f67776|title={{-'}}Switch' a bitch for Jennifer Aniston|date=October 14, 2010|first=Gregg|last=Kilday|first2=Kim|last2=Masters|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> The film received generally mixed reviews, with review site Metacritic showing 13 out of 30 critics delivering a positive verdict.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-switch/critic-reviews |title=Critic Reviews for The Switch at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref>',
59 => false,
60 => 'By June 20, 2010, Aniston's movies had grossed more than $1 billion in the United States and over $1.7 billion worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/people/JANIS.php|accessdate=May 31, 2010}}</ref> Aniston's rom-com ''[[Just Go with It]]'', with [[Adam Sandler]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nicole-kidman-joining-sandler-aniston-21104 |title=Nicole Kidman joining Sandler-Aniston film |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|agency=Associated Press|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was released on Valentine's Day weekend in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thepretendwife.htm|title=Just Go With It (2011)|accessdate=February 11, 2011|publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> The story is about a plastic surgeon, played by Sandler, who asks his office manager, played by Aniston, to pose as his wife, to prove his honesty to his much younger girlfriend, played by [[Brooklyn Decker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/86651_Exclusive_on_the_Set_Jennifer_Aniston_and_Adam_Sandler_Just_Go_with_It/index.html |title=Exclusive on the Set: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler 'Just Go with It' |publisher=Etonline.com |accessdate=June 23, 2010|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100506104613/http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/05/86651/index.html|archivedate=May 6, 2010}}</ref> Also in 2011, Aniston starred in the comedy movie ''[[Horrible Bosses]]'', with [[Colin Farrell]], [[Jason Bateman]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Jamie Foxx]], directed by [[Seth Gordon]]. The film focuses on a trio of employees who plot to murder their titular tyrannical supervisors. Aniston played one of the bosses, a sexually aggressive dentist who harasses Charlie Day's character.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward |first=Kate |url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/05/13/jamie-foxx-horrible-bosses-starz-michael-jackson-this-is-it/ |title=Jamie Foxx joins 'Horrible Bosses,' Starz to air 'Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' (Excess Hollywood) |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=May 13, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
61 => false,
62 => 'In 2012, Aniston appeared in the comedy ''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' with [[Paul Rudd]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit |first=Borys|agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/aniston-rudd-experiencing-wanderlust-23496|title=Aniston, Rudd experiencing 'Wanderlust{{'-}} |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=October 14, 2010 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> with whom she co-starred in the 1998 movie ''The Object of My Affection'' and also ''Friends''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638950/20100512/story.jhtml |title=Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd Re-Team For 'WanderLust{{'-}} |publisher=MTV |date=May 12, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The script for ''Wonderland'', bought by [[Universal Pictures]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019146.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 |title=Universal warms up 'WanderLust{{'-}}|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|work=Variety |date=May 11, 2010|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> was written by Rudd, [[Ken Marino]], and [[David Wain]], with the latter also directing the film, and was produced by [[Judd Apatow]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sneider |first=Jeff |url=http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/callbacks-rudd-aniston-have-wanderlust-pitt-aronofsky-go-tiger-hunting-17253 |title=Callbacks: Rudd, Aniston Have 'Wanderlust'; Pitt, Aronofsky to Chase 'Tiger{{'-}}|publisher=Thewrap.com |date=May 11, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The movie was about a married couple who join a commune after losing their money and deciding modern life is not for them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dean |first=Greg |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man_2/news/1884603/weekly_ketchup_sam_jackson_reveals_nick_fury_plans |title=Weekly Ketchup: Sam Jackson reveals Nick Fury plans|publisher=Rottentomatoes.com |date=May 14, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
63 => false,
64 => 'Aniston starred with [[Jason Sudeikis]] in [[EUE/Screen Gems]] Productions' ''[[We're the Millers]]'', filmed in summer 2012 in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]] and in the state of [[New Mexico]]. The film, a comedy about a drug dealer with a fake family,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/05/18/article/jennifer_aniston_to_make_movie_in_wilmington',
65 => ' |title=Jennifer Aniston to make movie in Wilmington|work=[[News & Record]]|location=Greensboro, NC|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=May 18, 2012 |accessdate=May 18, 2012}}</ref> was released on August 7, 2013, receiving mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/were-the-millers|publisher=[[metacritic]]|accessdate=August 10, 2013}}</ref> ''We're the Millers'' was a financial success grossing $269 million against a budget of $37 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=We're the Millers|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=werethemillers.htm|publisher=boxofficemojo|accessdate=September 18, 2013}}</ref>',
66 => false,
67 => 'In 2013, Aniston played the role of Mickey Dawson in ''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'', a film adaptation of [[Elmore Leonard]]'s 1978 novel ''The Switch''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20848091,00.html|website=www.ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc.|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref> The movie was released in the US on August 29, 2014, to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Crime|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/life_of_crime_2013/|website=http://www.rottentomatoes.com|publisher=Flixster, Inc|accessdate=29 August 2014}}</ref>',
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69 => 'In 2014, Aniston starred in the film ''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'', directed by [[Daniel Barnz]], portraying an astringent woman named Claire Simmons who struggles with chronic pain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Film Review: 'Cake'|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/toronto-film-review-cake-1201301547/|publisher=Variety|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews, however Aniston's performance was highly praised, dubbed by some critics as "[[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-worthy."<ref>{{cite news|title=Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston set to join Best Actress race for new movie Cake|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2015-jennifer-aniston-set-to-join-best-actress-race-for-new-film-cake-9822983.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=The Independent|date=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston steers a powerful role into Oscar buzz with her new movie 'Cake'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/jennifer-aniston-oscar-buzz-piece-cake-article-1.2014096|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=New York Daily News|date=November 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Has Her 'Cake'|url=http://www.malibutimes.com/malibu_life/article_f8552896-80aa-11e4-9133-63db27b8e7b6.html|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Malibu times|date=December 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=An Oscar for Aniston? What a layered 'Cake'|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/09/09/jennifer-aniston-cake-toronto/15322783/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=USA Today|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The [[Toronto International Film Festival]] called her performance "heartbreakingly good",<ref>{{cite news|title=Toronto: Jennifer Aniston Sparks Oscar Buzz With Game-Changing Drama 'Cake'|url=http://deadline.com/2014/09/toronto-jennifer-aniston-causes-oscar-buzz-at-fest-with-startling-and-surprising-performance-in-cake-831638/|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Deadline|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> [[HitFix#Gregory Ellwood|Gregory Ellwood]] of [[HitFix]] stated, "It's really on most people's radar for being a rare dramatic turn for Jennifer Aniston, and she doesn't disappoint." He further stated, "Aniston makes you believe in Claire's pain. She makes you believe this character is at her lowest point and only she can pull herself out of it. [...] It's a complete performance from beginning to end and she deserves the appropriate accolades for it."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ellwood|first1=Gregory|title=Jennifer Anistons impressively raw performance tells her critics to eat Cake|url=http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/review-jennifer-anistons-impressively-raw-performance-tells-her-critics-to-eat-cake|accessdate=December 13, 2014|publisher=Hitfix|date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> For her portrayal, Aniston was nominated for the [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress|Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress]], [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama]], and [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Cake': Jennifer Aniston nominated for Golden Globe in Long Beach screenwriter Pat Tobin's film|url=http://www.presstelegram.com/events/20141211/cake-jennifer-aniston-nominated-for-golden-globe-in-long-beach-screenwriter-pat-tobins-film|accessdate=December 13, 2014}}</ref>',
70 => false,
71 => '==Other work==',
72 => '[[File:JenniferAniston08TIFF.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aniston at the [[2008 Toronto International Film Festival]]]]',
73 => 'Aniston has appeared in various commercials and music videos throughout her career. In 1996, she was in [[Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers]] music video for "Walls". In 2001, Aniston was in [[Melissa Etheridge]]'s music video for "I Want To Be In Love".<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.tv.com/people/jennifer-aniston/trivia/|work=tv.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> She was cast in a [[Heineken]] commercial which was later banned in the U.S. due to branding issues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Banned Commercial - Heineken Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqC9dS1mGN4|work=youtube.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> Aniston has also been in commercials for [[L'Oreal]] hair products.<ref>{{cite web|title=L'Oreal Hair Model Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.jenniferanistonhairstyles.com/ads.html|work=jenniferanistonhairstyles.com|accessdate=July 31, 2012}}</ref> In 1995, Aniston and her ''Friends'' co-star [[Matthew Perry]] shot a 60-minute instructional video for the release of [[Microsoft]]'s [[Windows 95]] operating system.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE7D6143FF932A05754C0A963958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all|title=The Media Business: Advertising; Haven't heard of Windows 95? Where have you been hiding?|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|date=July 31, 1995|work=The New York Times |accessdate=July 31, 1995}}</ref> Along with [[Brad Pitt]] and [[Brad Grey]], CEO of [[Paramount Pictures]], Aniston founded the film production company [[Plan B Entertainment]] in 2002,<ref>{{cite news |first=Roger |last=Friedman |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,174126,00.html |title=Aniston's Star Shines With and Without Pitt |accessdate=May 16, 2005 |date=November 1, 2005 |work=[[Fox News Channel|Fox News]]}}</ref> although she and Grey withdrew in 2005.<ref name="plan c">{{cite news |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20187368,00.html |title=Jennifer Aniston's 'Plan C': A New Film Company |accessdate=May 15, 2008 |date=April 1, 2008 |work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref name="hush">{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117955806.html?nav=bestpic07 |title=Brad Pitt's role as filmmaker threatens to eclipse his actorly exploits and tabloid profile |first=Dade |last=Hayes |date = December 14, 2006 |work=Variety |accessdate=December 21, 2008 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5nueZCqKv |archivedate=March 1, 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she and Kristin Hahn formed the production company [[Echo Films]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983220.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title=Jennifer Aniston forms Echo Films |work=Variety |date=March 31, 2008 |accessdate=June 23, 2010 | first=Michael | last=Fleming}}</ref>',
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75 => 'Aniston worked for over a year on a new perfume, which was released on July 21, 2010, at [[Harrods]] in London.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Perfume In London (Photos)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/21/jennifer-aniston-launches_n_654031.html| date=July 21, 2010|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|separator=,|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010|first=Katherine|last=Thomson}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston launches perfume|url=http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/07/22/14787931.html|date=July 22, 2010|first=Cindy|last=Martin|work=Toronto Sun |agency= Reuters| first2= Zorianna| last2=Kit| separator=,|lastauthoramp=yes|postscript=|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> Original plans called for the perfume to be named ''Lolavie by Jennifer Aniston'', but to avoid confusion with a similarly named perfume, the name was changed to simply ''Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/a-line/jennifer-aniston-hits-the-high-notes/552?nc|title=Jennifer Aniston Hits the High Notes|work=[[omg!]]|publisher=Yahoo!|date=July 21, 2010|accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> In an interview following the launch, Aniston said that she would also like to create a fragrance for men.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/expert-advice/100722-jennifer-aniston-perfume-launch-har.aspx|date=July 22, 2010| first= Nicola| last= Moulton| work=[[Vogue (British magazine)|Vogue (UK)]] |separator=, |postscript= |accessdate= July 22, 2010}}</ref> In 2014, she launched her second perfume named ''J by Jennifer Aniston''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Launches Her Second Fragrance—All the Details!|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/560096/jennifer-aniston-launches-her-second-fragrance-all-the-details|accessdate=November 15, 2014|publisher=E Online|date=July 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston on New Fragrance: 'It Reminds Me of a Day Spent in the Ocean'|url=http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/07/15/jennifer-aniston-j-fragrance-bottle-photo/|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref>',
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77 => 'Since 2007, Aniston has worked in a publicity campaign for the drink [[Energy Brands|SmartWater]]; on March 7, 2011, she released a YouTube video, titled "[[Jennifer Aniston Goes Viral]]", for SmartWater, which tripled online interest in the product within 24 hours of its release.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/whoknew/jennifer-aniston-viral-video-sets-web-abuzz/49?nc |title= Jennifer Aniston Viral Video Sets Web Abuzz |publisher=Yahoo News |date=March 8, 2011 |accessdate= March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc47LcvIxyI |title= jennifer aniston goes viral – smartwater |publisher=YouTube |date=March 7, 2011 |format=[[Flash Video]]|accessdate=March 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/sweaty-jen-aniston-bares-her-six-pack-in-sexy-new-ad-1970241 |title=Jen Aniston Rolls Around in Bed Topless, Flashes Abs in Sexy New Ads |work=Us Weekly |date=May 18, 2010 |accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
78 => 'In January 2013, Aniston became the new spokesperson and face of [[Aveeno|Aveeno Skincare]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named the New Face of Aveeno Skincare|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/jennifer-aniston-named-the-new-face-of-aveeno-skincare-2013181|accessdate=June 20, 2013|newspaper=US Magazine|date=January 18, 2013}}</ref> The commercials began airing in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naturally Beautiful Results with Jennifer Aniston|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ofl5OivI0|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref> She is also spokesperson and co-owner of Living Proof.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livingproof.com/jen/announce|title=Jennifer Aniston is Living Proof|publisher=livingproof.com|accessdate=February 14, 2015}}</ref>',
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80 => '==Philanthropy==',
81 => 'Aniston is a supporter of Friends of El Faro, a [[grassroots]] non-profit organization that helps raise money for Casa Hogar Sion, an orphanage in [[Tijuana]], Mexico. She has appeared in many TV commercials for [[St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital]], which she supports. She also hosted September 2008's Stand Up to Cancer show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4438-stand-up-to-cancer-to-return-with-second-celebrity-charity-telecast|title='Stand Up To Cancer' to return with second celebrity charity telecast|publisher=Looktothestars.org|date=May 20, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the "It Can't Wait" campaign to free [[Burma]], Aniston directed and starred in a video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHV0C__jZI|title=Jennifer Aniston & Woody Harrelson Burma: It Can't Wait Day 29|publisher=YouTube|format=Flash Video|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
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83 => 'On April 14, 2007, Aniston received [[GLAAD]]'s Vanguard Award for her contributions to increased visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, [[bisexual]] and [[transgender]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b59125_Exclusive_Aniston_Gets_Some_Gay_Lovin.html|title=Exclusive! Aniston Gets Some Gay Lovin'|publisher=Uk.eonline.com|date=April 2, 2007|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> On Earth Day 2010, she joined [[Courteney Cox]], [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Ben Stiller]] and others',
84 => 'in "The Cove PSA: My Friend is..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mygloss.com/buzz/2010/04/22/earth-day-psa-celebrities-the-cove|title=Earth Day PSA from 'The Cove' Team Gets Celebrity Support: Jennifer Aniston and friends in The Cove PSA directed by Andrés Useche|publisher=Mygloss.com|date=April 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> an effort to stop the slaughter of dolphins and protect the Japanese people from the toxic levels of [[Mercury (element)|mercury]] found in dolphin meat. Other charities that Aniston has supported include AmeriCares, Clothes Off Our Back, Feeding America, EB Medical Research Foundation, Project A.L.S., [[OmniPeace]], and [[Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/92-jennifer-aniston|title=Jennifer Aniston's Charity Work, Events and Causes|publisher=Looktothestars.org|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
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86 => 'Aniston donated $500,000 to [[Doctors Without Borders]], Haitian health care provider Partners in Health and [[AmeriCares]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aniston donates $500k to Haiti appeal|publisher=Ireland Online|date=January 26, 2010|url=http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/aniston-donates-500k-to-haiti-appeal-443553.html|accessdate=January 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Catherine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20339320,00.html|title=Report: Jennifer Aniston Gives $500,000 to Haiti|work=People|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> and also participated in the [[Hope for Haiti Now]] [[telethon]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Coulton|first=Antoinette Y.|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20338952,00.html|title=Brad Pitt and Jen Aniston Participate in Haiti Telethon|work=People|date=January 22, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Aniston|url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b163862_jennifer_aniston_makes_major_haiti.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Makes Major Haiti Donation|publisher=E! Online|work=uk.eonline.com|date=January 25, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>',
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88 => 'In 2013, she was named the [[Entertainment Industry Foundation]] (EIF) ambassador for the [[Saks Fifth Avenue]] Key To The Cure campaign, which raises funds for the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund to support research into the detection, treatment, and cures for women's cancers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign Read more about Jennifer Aniston Named EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Campaign - BWWFashionWorld by fashion.broadwayworld.com|url=http://fashion.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Aniston-Named-EIF-Ambassador-to-Saks-Fifth-Avenues-Key-to-the-Cure-Campaign-20130624|date=June 24, 2013|accessdate=July 8, 2013}}</ref>',
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90 => '==Personal life==',
91 => 'Aniston's high-profile relationship with actor [[Brad Pitt]] was frequently publicized in the press.<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800021397/bio|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]}}</ref> She married Pitt on July 29, 2000, in a lavish [[Malibu, California|Malibu]] wedding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/brad_pitt/biography/0,,20004328_10,00.html|title=Brad Pitt Biography|accessdate=May 21, 2008|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> For a few years, their marriage was considered the rare Hollywood success.<ref name="People-Bio"/> But on January 7, 2005 they announced their separation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1015778,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Separate|accessdate=2008-08-08|date=2005-01-07|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> A divorce was finalized on October 2, 2005.<ref>{{cite web |first=Serena |last=Kappes |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1112350,00.html |title=Brad & Jen Finalize Divorce|accessdate=May 21, 2008|date=September 30, 2005|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]}}</ref> During this period there was intense speculation in the media that Pitt had been unfaithful to Aniston with his ''[[Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film)|Mr. & Mrs. Smith]]'' co-star, [[Angelina Jolie]].<ref name="movies.nytimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1831/Jennifer-Aniston/biography |title=Jennifer Aniston – Biography – Movies & TV |work=The New York Times|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In the following months, the public's reaction towards the divorce was reported in the press.',
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93 => 'The story became the headline news of media shows such as ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' and ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', and made the front-pages of tabloid magazines for years. "Team Aniston" and "Team Jolie" T-shirts appeared, with "Team Aniston" shirts out-selling the "Team Jolie" shirts four to one.<ref name="movies.nytimes.com"/> Media reports speculated that the split was due to Aniston's refusal to have children with him. Aniston denied that this was the cause of their split in an August 2005 ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' interview, stating, "... I've always wanted to have children, and I would never again give up that experience for a career." Aniston also revealed that her divorce prompted her to reach out to her mother, Nancy, from whom she was estranged for nearly a decade. They initially became estranged when Nancy talked about her daughter on a television show and later wrote a book entitled, ''From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/fame/features/2005/09/aniston200509|title=The Unsinkable Jennifer Aniston|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=September 2005|work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Charles | last=Laurence |title=Not even friends... | date=December 15, 2006 | publisher=''Los Angeles National Post'' | url =http://www.fact.on.ca/news/news0001/np00010b.htm}}</ref> Aniston has also stated she was devastated by the death of her longtime therapist, whose work helped make her separation from Pitt easier.<ref name="vogue" /> Aniston said her relationship with Pitt, which she does not regret, was "seven very intense years together" and that "it was a beautiful, complicated relationship".<ref name="marriager">{{cite web|work=Daily Times|title=Aniston just wants to make Friends with Pitt|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\06\19\story_19-6-2006_pg9_1|accessdate=June 18, 2006}}</ref>',
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97 => 'Aniston has been having a relationship with actor, director and screenwriter [[Justin Theroux]] since May 2011. In January 2012, Aniston and Theroux purchased a home in Los Angeles's [[Bel Air, Los Angeles|Bel-Air]] neighborhood for roughly $22 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2012/01/24/aniston-and-theroux-to-buy-in-bel-air/ |title=Aniston and Theroux to Buy in Bel-Air|accessdate=January 24, 2012 | location=New York|work=The Wall Street Journal|first=Lauren|last=Schuker|date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> On August 12, 2012, Aniston and Theroux announced their engagement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20620514,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston Is Engaged to Justin Theroux!|last=Jordan|first=Julie|date=August 12, 2012|work=[[People (American magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|accessdate=August 12, 2012}}</ref>',
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99 => 'She previously dated musicians [[Adam Duritz]],<ref name="People - Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography|title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|accessdate=2008-05-21|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> [[John Mayer]],<ref>{{cite web|title=John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Call It Quits – Again|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20265151,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> actor [[Vince Vaughn]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn Split|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1566406,00.html|publisher=people.com|accessdate=November 15, 2014}}</ref> and was engaged to actor [[Tate Donovan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20125140,00.html |title=They Can Still Be Friends|publisher= ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine|date=May 4, 1998|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref>',
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101 => 'In 2013, ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' described Aniston as "a long-time [[Hatha yoga|yoga]] practitioner" and quoted her as saying, "If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gregoire|first=Carolyn|title=10 Celebrities Leading The Wellness Revolution|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/celebrity-health-10-stars_n_2861423.html#slide=2210511|accessdate=29 April 2014|quote=Jennifer Aniston is a long-time yoga practitioner – she's appeared in a ''Yogalosophy'' DVD and even given Oprah a yoga mat – and she's one of the most famous devotees of TM. The 43-year-old actress has said of her yoga routine, 'If I don't do it then my spirit sort of goes.'}}</ref> In 2014 Aniston spoke of her [[Transcendental Meditation technique|Transcendental Meditation]] practice: "When asked what the number one thing which has kept her looking so amazing is, Jennifer replied, 'I'd say a little over a year ago I started doing TM and that's really changed everything. Starting your day off with that and ending with that is pretty powerful.'"<ref>{{cite web|title=Jennifer Aniston: Transcendental meditation keeps me looking good|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/story/jennifer-aniston-transcendental-meditation-keeps-me-looking-good_4127769|accessdate=29 April 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PCWoqRUn|archivedate=2014-04-29}}</ref>',
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103 => '==In the media==',
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105 => '===Wealth===',
106 => 'In 2007, ''[[Forbes]]'' rated Aniston as one of the top 20 richest women in entertainment and estimated her net worth to be about $110 million.<ref name="Forbes.com"/> Aniston was also included in the annual Star Salary Top 10 of trade magazine ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' for 2006.<ref>{{cite web | title=Nicole Kidman Tops Hollywood Earners List at Hollywood.com | url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Kidman_Tops_Hollywood_Earners_List/3591650| accessdate=March 2, 2007 }}</ref> According to ''Forbes'', in October 2007, Aniston was the top-selling celebrity face of the entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/media/2007/10/02/celebrity-magazines-publishing-biz-media_cx_lr_1002coverstars.html|title=Fab Tab Cover Stars|accessdate=August 8, 2008|date=October 2, 2007|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> She was also Hollywood's most profitable actress. Aniston has been on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list, based on "earnings and fame", every year since 2001, topping the list in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/static_html/celebs/2003/index.shtml | work=Forbes | title=The Celebrity 100 | date=June 19, 2003}}</ref> For the year of 2008, ''Forbes'' listed Aniston's earnings as $27 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/06/11/most-powerful-celebrities-lists-celebrities08-cx_mn_0611c_land.html|title=The Celebrity 100|work=Forbes |date=June 12, 2008}}</ref>',
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108 => 'In 2014, Aniston ranked 3rd on ''Forbes'' Top Earning Actresses, earning $31 million in a year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Earnings Actresses 2014|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45ekhif/jennifer-aniston-12/|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=February 23, 2015}}</ref>',
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111 => 'In 2005, Aniston became the first-ever ''[[GQ]]'' Woman of the Year. She has frequently appeared on ''[[People (American magazine)|People]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s annual list of The Most Beautiful, and came in at number one in 2004. She also topped the magazine's Best Dressed List in 2006. She has been a regular on ''[[FHM]]''{{'}}s 100 Sexiest Women list since 1996, ranking at number 79 in 2012, number 81 in 2010, number 24 in 2009 and number 27 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fhm.com/girls/covergirls/jennifer-aniston |title=Jennifer Aniston at |publisher=Fhm.com |accessdate=December 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' reported the most sought after body parts of the rich and famous revealed by two Hollywood [[plastic surgeons]] who carried out a [[Statistical survey|survey]] among their patients to build up the picture of what the perfect woman would look like. Under the category of the most sought after body shape, Aniston was voted in the top three alongside, [[Gisele Bündchen]] and [[Penélope Cruz]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/8284381/Hollywoods-most-sought-after-body-parts.html |title=Hollywood's most sought after body parts|work=The Telegraph|date=January 27, 2011 |accessdate=February 1, 2011|location=London}}</ref> In the same year, readers of ''[[Men's Health (magazine)|Men's Health]]'' magazine voted Aniston the "Sexiest Woman of All Time".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57341356-10391698/jennifer-aniston-named-hottest-woman-of-all-time-by-mens-health/ |title=Jennifer Aniston named hottest woman of all time by Men's Health |first=Lauren| last=Moraski|date=December 12, 2011 |accessdate=July 9, 2013',
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114 => 'Although Aniston disliked the hairstyle she wore during her first two years on ''Friends'', "[[Rachel haircut|The Rachel]]" became and remains very popular among women.<ref name="oldenburg20110118">{{cite news|last=Oldenburg|first=Ann|title=Jennifer Aniston tells 'Allure' she hated her Rachel hair |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/jennifer-aniston-tells-allure-she-hated-her-rachel-hair--/1|accessdate=January 19, 2011|newspaper=USA Today|date=January 18, 2011}}</ref><ref name="roche20100526">{{cite news |first=Elisa |last=Roche |newspaper=Daily Express |title=JENNIFER ANISTON'S A CUT ABOVE FOR 11 MILLION WOMEN |url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/177204/Jennifer-Aniston-s-a-cut-above-for-11-million-women |date=May 26, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2011}}</ref> Aniston received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] on February 22, 2012. The star is located at 6270 [[Hollywood Boulevard]], in front of The W Hollywood Hotel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Heller|first=Corinne|title=Jennifer Aniston gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, thanks 'Papa' (Video)|url=http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Jennifer-Aniston-gets-star-on-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame--thanks-Papa-Video/8553842|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=ontheredcarpet.com|date=February 22, 2012}}</ref> It is recognized as STAR 2, 462nd.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moraski|first=Lauren|title=Jennifer Aniston gets a star on Walk of Fame|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57383505-10391698/jennifer-aniston-gets-a-star-on-walk-of-fame/|accessdate=May 17, 2013|newspaper=CBS News|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref>',
115 => 'On ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} list of the 100 Most Powerful Actresses in Hollywood, Aniston was ranked number 8 in 2009,<ref>{{cite news|title=Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/03/forbes-100-celebrity-09-actresses_slide_3.html|newspaper=Forbes|date=June 3, 2009|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> number 2 in both 2011 and 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=The 10 Most Powerful Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eidm45jd/jennifer-aniston/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2011|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Celebrity Actresses 2012|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45jjhm/jennifer-aniston-2/|newspaper=Forbes|date=May 16, 2012|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> and number 3 in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Celeb 100: Power Actresses|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45efhjh/jennifer-aniston-4/|date=June 26, 2013|accessdate=July 1, 2013|newspaper=Forbes}}</ref>',
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154 => '*''[[Leprechaun (film)|Leprechaun]]'' (1993)',
155 => '*''[[She's the One (1996 film)|She's the One]]'' (1996)',
156 => '*''[[Picture Perfect (1997 film)|Picture Perfect]]'' (1997)',
157 => '*''[[The Object of My Affection]]'' (1998)',
158 => '*''[[Office Space]]'' (1999)',
159 => '*''[[The Iron Giant]]'' (1999)',
160 => '*''[[Rock Star (2001 film)|Rock Star]]'' (2001)',
161 => '*''[[The Good Girl]]'' (2002)',
162 => '*''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (2003)',
163 => '*''[[Along Came Polly]]'' (2004)',
164 => '*''[[Derailed (2005 film)|Derailed]]'' (2005)',
165 => '*''[[Rumor Has It (film)|Rumor Has It...]]'' (2005)',
166 => '*''[[The Break-Up]]'' (2006)',
167 => '*''[[Marley & Me (film)|Marley & Me]]'' (2008)',
168 => '*''[[He's Just Not That into You (film)|He's Just Not That into You]]'' (2009)',
169 => '*''[[The Bounty Hunter (2010 film)|The Bounty Hunter]]'' (2010)',
170 => '*''[[The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch]]'' (2010)',
171 => '*''[[Just Go with It]]'' (2011)',
172 => '*''[[Horrible Bosses]]'' (2011)',
173 => '*''[[Wanderlust (2012 film)|Wanderlust]]'' (2012)',
174 => '*''[[We're the Millers]]'' (2013)',
175 => '*''[[Life of Crime (film)|Life of Crime]]'' (2014)',
176 => '*''[[Horrible Bosses 2]]'' (2014)',
177 => '*''[[Cake (2014 film)|Cake]]'' (2014)',
178 => '*''[[She's Funny That Way]]'' (2015)',
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188 => '* {{cite book|last=Marshall|first=Sarah|title=Jennifer Aniston: The Biography of Hollywood's Sweetheart|year=2007|publisher=[[John Blake (journalist)|John Blake]]|isbn=978-1844544004}}',
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