Jennifer Aniston has been one of the most beloved television stars back in the 1990s. Thanks to the mind-blowing comedy show Friends which depicted her as Rachel Green. There is no doubt she has done an incredible job playing this iconic character. In fact, this show is her claim to fame and shone as an actor. After all, she received much attention from the audience because of her character’s journey and style. However, many might not know that the actress was destined for this path long before she knew about acting at all.

Back in 2020, Aniston made an appearance on an episode of the famous podcast SmartLess hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. The host asked her about how did she make so many good friends and connections she has created over the years. The Emmy winner dwelled back on her childhood when her family moved to NYC answering the same.

She stated that her dad was a part of a soap opera and they were going through tough times. Sadly, he could not get the outcome, and then they shifted to Greece. And only after one year of a whirlwind, they returned to the city to follow the same dream once again. “Then he got a job on the soap opera Love of Life and the rest was the beginning of history,” she added.

The American star also recalled how he hosted parties at their home during his time on the show. And she used to slide out of her bed and take some glimpses of the laughter and fun games. Well, her childhood experience does reflect the way she carried herself into this glamorous world, making the most out of it. This made to give the best comic roles that are cherished by all generations even today.

Looking back at the best comedy roles of Jennifer Aniston

Though Jennifer Aniston is best known for the NBC sitcom, she has done many memorable roles during her career. From an abusive boss to a small-town pageant diva, to a bereft mom hooked to pain meds, she has shown her versatility. Some of her popular ones include Murder Mystery in which she played Audrey, wife of her real-life bestie Adam Sandler.

Then there is We’re The Millers, which focuses on a stripper named Rose O’Reilly posing as wife to David. This is one of the films that showcased her impeccable skills. Other famous works by the actress include Just Go With It, Cake, Marley & Me Horrible Bosses, and He’s Just Not That Into You. 

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