Age Check: Was Jennifer Aniston Also 30 When Rachel Green Turned 30 in ‘Friends’?
The NBC sitcom, Friends, may have aired for ten years, but it left fans with memories that will last beyond a lifetime. The timeless classic is beloved by many and even after decades of conclusion, still finds its place on streaming charts. All of it was possible thanks to its young and energetic cast. Among them, Rachel Green actress Jennifer Aniston is one who is still active on the acting front, decades after Friends.
Thus, with a flourishing acting career, fans may wonder when it all began. While it is clear that Aniston was 25 years old when Friends aired in 1994, her on-screen age is a subject of debate.
Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Green’s age on Friends may or may not be the same
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The reason for Rachel Green’s age confusion stems from varying mentions of the same. Aniston was born on February 11, 1969, while in episode 5 of season 4 her Friends character stated hers to be May 5, 1969. However, in season 7, episode 22, she declared herself to be an Aquarius, which would move her birth month up to January or February. Thus, when the show actually aired, Aniston’s character could either be the same at 25 or a year younger.
In Season 7, Episode 14, titled The One Where They All Turn Thirty, the characters celebrated Rachel Green’s thirtieth birthday party. Airing on 8 February 2001, it cleared that Rachel Green was thirty by then. However, Aniston herself was 31 and would go on to hit 32 in a few months. Furthermore, in-universe Rachel Green was the youngest of all the characters. However, in real life, it was Chandler Bing actor, Matthew Perry. Regardless of their ages, the characters still stay timeless.
Jennifer Aniston has moved up from her Friends life and has kept up with the changing landscape.
What is the Rachel Green actress up to nowadays?
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Jennifer Aniston became a walking fashion lexicon as she transitioned her wardrobe throughout every season of Friends. Moreover, she never renounced that trait of hers and still sports and starts fashion trends effortlessly. The epitome of beauty went on with many successful ventures after her breakthrough with the NBC sitcom. In terms of movies, Marley & Me, He’s Just Not That Into You, and Cake are some of her noted highlights.
As of now, the 54-year-old actress stars in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show. Along with keeping a keen eye on fitness, she launched her hair-care line, LolaVie, in 2021. Additionally, she also spearheads the ad campaign for Pvolve. Finally, with a net worth of $320 million, Aniston has several sponsorship deals, including a whopping $2 million per year from Friends syndication.
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