Jennifer Aniston has been lighting up screens for decades now. After appearing in minor roles in both film and television, the actress rose to prominence in the blink of an eye with the classic sitcom, Friends. From there began her journey to becoming a veteran actress who not only claims the title of one of the highest-paid actresses but is also celebrated for her prowess. Recently, as the sitcom alum had the opportunity to reflect on the journey she took, Aniston could not help but get teary-eyed.

The '90s diva had a realization of how far she has come in her career, which gave her a lump in the throat.

Jennifer Aniston recently sat down for a Drama Actress Roundtable interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She was joined by other veteran actresses thriving in their 50s and 60s in the industry, including Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Sofia Vergara, and Naomi Watts. In one segment, as the actresses were reliving their career trajectories, Aniston was at a loss for words. Instead, she chose to summarize her success by noting that she was still sitting with these screen legends in her late 50s. "I will start to cry," said Aniston.

The Cake actress expressed that it is motivating for her to see herself among such actresses, still being talked about and still being a star that people want to learn more about. Many other subjects were also discussed during the conversation. One of them was the topic of uncomfortable positions they were put in during the audition process. Aniston shared that there is one rule she has never broken in her four-decade-long career.

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Jennifer Aniston had to create some boundaries when it came to auditioning, something that many newbies go along with out of fear of being perceived as difficult to work with.

The actresses at The Hollywood Reporter’s roundtable reacted to an experience Anne Hathaway shared with V Magazine in April. The Interstellar actress mentioned that in the 2000s, it was “considered normal” for casting directors to ask an actor for intimacy tests. Reflecting on how times have changed in the industry, the drama actresses admitted to having found themselves in similar situations in their early days.

Jennifer Aniston, however, shared that she was never coerced into awkward tests to “simulate” intimacy. “And if asked, I would never,” proclaimed the 55-year-old. She has previously stated that she has been in the industry long enough to “figure” out how to bring that chemistry on the screen, referencing her intimate scenes with Jon Hamm and the necessity of coordinators. Over the years, she has not only understood the importance of taking the guidance of professionals for intimacy on screen but has also come to appreciate the enormous career she has built on her own.

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