When Jennifer Aniston Wanted to Star in Another Sitcom Just 5 Years After ‘Friends’

Published 02/13/2024, 9:36 AM EST

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The world might forever remember Jennifer Aniston for taking over 90s fashion with her Friends character, Rachel Green. While the series might have ended in 2004, the show’s popularity has only been on an upward incline, thanks to Netflix. Since the show’s end, the actress has focused more on her career in the Hollywood limelight with movies. However, she once wanted to star in another beloved sitcom.

After being a lead on the NBC sitcom for 10 years, the now 55-year-old had shared how she wanted to be a part of a 16-time Emmy-winning series that starred her The Morning Show co-star, John Hamm.

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In 2009, Jennifer Aniston sat down for an interview with the Daily Express. The actress opened up about the roles she was open to trying out and casually mentioned that she loved Mad Men. She went on to reveal how that was one cast that she would love to join. She said, “I would love to be in that, it’s great. I love the era. I would love it if they offered me a role.”

The BBC show focused on the story of a New York-based advertising agency in the early 60s. With a lot of screaming and chaos, it went on to become a fan-favorite show, regardless of all of John Hamm’s profanities. While the 7 season drama has since come to an end, a role in the show could have shown fans of Aniston a different side to the extremely talented actress.

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Although the world might not have been able to see Hamm and Aniston team up on Mad Men, it looks like everyone got a second chance with the actor joining The Morning Show.

John Hamm and Jennifer Aniston on The Morning Show

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In 2019, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon teamed up to give the world, The Morning Show. While the first 2 seasons went off without a hitch, the third one seems to have thrown a lot of viewers. Although the season introduced John Hamm as the Friends star’s love interest, it was not enough to keep fans hooked on the show. In fact, some even felt that things were getting a little unhinged.

While the third season might have fallen a little short on fan expectations, one thing fans are praying for the next season to have is more of Aniston and Hamm’s on-screen romance. Although everything else about the show might now be sitting right with viewers, the romance between the two stars has been considered their best yet.

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Prathika Prashant

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Prathika Prashant is an Entertainment Writer and Hollywood News Reporter at Netflix Junkie. Having 150+ articles to her name, her EdTech background helped her explore her love for writing. However, being a singer who can be seen covering her favorite songs in her free time is what truly got her into the glittery world of entertainment.

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