Friends undoubtedly set the stage for an all-time favorite “feel-good” show. Not only did it launch the careers of the six phenomenal actors, but also set the standards for its viewers high. Among the three female characters, Rachel, who was played by Jennifer Aniston, ended up being the most bubbly and definitive, setting up fashion statements during the 2000s. Although her hairstyle became quite famous, her outfits made head turns both in and outside the show. The fame that the budding actress got was unmatched, and she deserved every bit of it. 

In a recent candid conversation, the actress revealed all about her mental battles and desiring things for her career. And most importantly how she felt combative for wanting everything out there. 

The Friends actress feared she was bit*hy when she was just ambitious

Actors have a lot of mental battles to deal with. And for actresses, even more than actors. Not only is it hard for female counterparts to break prejudices and objectification, but also to establish a firmer ground in the industry, which is a tale long known. And We‘re the Millers actress seemingly took her time to have a hack around it. In an exclusive interview with Wall Street Journal, the Murder Mystery actress revealed how she stood up for herself. Aniston said, “I realized it’s not being aggressive or combative or bit*hy or emotional to stand up for what you deserve.”

The Wanderlust actress learned to embrace her ambitious nature over time and not feel guilty for it. Building a “tough muscle” took practice, but in the long learn, it helped her gain the love and respect she deserved. Commanding respect for your skills whilst being loved and adored doesn’t necessarily go hand-in-hand, but can definitely be built over time. 

While she opens up about being ambitious and deserving “more” from her career, The Switch actress has also openly supported the upliftment of women in the industry and other spaces alike.

Jennifer Aniston and her fix for those not supporting women’s empowerment

The Friends actress is not the one to shy away from the truth. And she proved that in an interview with Variety in 2019. Treading on the topic of women empowerment, the Murder Mystery 2 actress had a remarkable fix for those who did not come to terms with it. She said, “You have to make people think it’s not a choice anymore. This is actually the new normal, as it should be.”

This not only ensured that males knew how important it was to respect women alike, but also gave the necessary push for women who were still subject to discrimination. Moreover, Aniston has shared great female friendships, supporting and pushing the talented women around her. Her revelations about women’s empowerment and her struggles in the industry uplift women more!

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