Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer had her first taste of acting at age 11 when she joined the Rudolf Steiner School's drama club. It was also at the Rudolf Steiner School that she developed her passion for art.
She began her professional training as a drama student at New York's School of Performing Arts, aka the "Fame" school. It was a division of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and the Arts. In 1987, after graduation, she appeared in such Off-Broadway productions as "For Dear Life" and "Dancing on Checker's Grave".
In 1989, she landed her first television role, as a series regular on Molloy (1989). She also appeared in The Edge (1992), Un chico listo (1990), and had a recurring part on La cabeza de Herman (1991). By 1993, she was floundering. Then, in 1994, a pilot called "Friends Like These" came along. Originally asked to audition for the role of "Monica", Aniston refused and auditioned for the role of "Rachel Green", the suburban princess turned coffee peddler. With the success of the series Friends (1994), Jennifer has become famous and sought-after as she turns her fame into movie roles during the series hiatus. - IMDb Mini Biography By: cb@lim.nl
Daughter of actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow.
Raised in Greece and New York City.
The late Telly Savalas was her godfather.
She and husband Brad Pitt purchased a 14,000-sq.-ft. house in Beverly Hills, CA.
(December 25, 1995) Listed in "People Weekly"s "Most Intriguing People" list.
Chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World.
Became estranged from her mother, who made unflattering statements about her in a tabloid. As a result, she refused to invite her mother to her wedding.
(August 7, 2000) Sued "Celebrity Skin" magazine for publishing photos taken of her while sunbathing topless in her own backyard.
When she was 11, a painting she had done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
(October 25, 2000) Officially changed her name to Jennifer Pitt. She will still be using her maiden name (Aniston) professionally.
Attended Fiorello La Guardia School of Music, Art & Performing Arts, New York City. Also known as the "Fame" School.
She and Brad Pitt stated that he was misquoted in a German magazine article that said that he and Jennifer were expecting their first child late in 2001. The magazine printed a retraction. [July 2001]
Named one of E!'s "Top 20 Entertainers of 2001.".
(January 15, 2002) Suffered minor injuries in auto accident in Los Angeles.
She offered to be Matthew Perry's personal trainer in a bid to help him lose weight.
Was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" by People Magazine.
(January 11, 2002) She and husband Brad Pitt reached a settlement with Damiani International Jewelers. The pair claimed the company agreed to never reproduce their wedding rings, but it manufactured and sold "Brad and Jennifer" rings in 18-karat white or yellow gold for about $1,000 apiece. Under the settlement, Pitt will design jewelry for Damiani that Aniston will model in ads, and Damiani will stop selling the "Brad and Jennifer" copies.
(6/24/02) U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew ruled that her lawsuit against two magazine publishers for printing topless photos of her will proceed without a jury because her lawyers failed to demand a jury when the lawsuit was filed in 2000 and that he would render a verdict himself. Aniston sued Man's World Publications Inc. and Crescent Publishing Group, claiming that paparazzi scaled an eight-foot wall to photograph her as she sunbathed in the backyard of her home in February of 1999. The pictures appeared later that year in the magazines Celebrity Skin, High Society, Celebrity Sleuth, the Italian magazine Eva Tremila, the English newspaper Daily Sport and the French publication Voici.
Won award: International Star of Stars - The Scorpio Multimedia Cable TV Awards.
Long-time friend of actress Andrea Bendewald. They both attended Manhattan's High School for the Performing Arts. Bendewald was maid of honor at Aniston's wedding to Brad Pitt on July 29, 2000. And Aniston was matron of honor at Bendewald's wedding to actor Mitch Rouse on August 19, 2001.
Her older half-brother, John T. Melick, worked as 2nd assistant director for the award winning Thirteen (2003), starring Holly Hunter.
Photographer Francois Navarre agreed on 11/20/03 to pay her $550,000 in damages for taking pictures of her as she sunbathed topless in her back yard.
She and Brad Pitt are campaigning in the United States to save Gente de barrio (1985) from being axed over there.
Was a schoolmate of Chaz Bono.
Voted as #11 on the "Top 100 Sexiest Women 2004" in FHM [DK].
Often plays a waitress - her characters in Friends (1994), Trabajo basura (1999), El gigante de hierro (1999) and Y entonces llegó ella (2004) were all waitresses.
At one point in 2003, was filming Friends (1994), Como Dios (2003), and Y entonces llegó ella (2004) simultaneously.
Has a fear of flying.
Announced on 1/7/05 that she and husband Brad Pitt were separating after 4-1/2 years of marriage. Filed for divorce on 3/25/05, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized on 10/2/05.
Stepdaughter of Sherry Rooney.
Had worked as a telemarketer, bike messenger and waitress before making it as an actor.
Her middle name, Joanna, was her father John Aniston's mother's name.
Though she's half Greek, she does not like Greek food, but loves Mexican. She and Brad Pitt used to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas three times a week. She is also not fond of Chinese, Indian or and other spicy foods.
Was known as a class clown in high school.
Godmother of Courteney Cox and David Arquette's daughter, Coco Arquette.
She and Friends (1994) co-star Lisa Kudrow both auditioned to be regular cast members of Saturday Night Live (1975) prior to their success on Friends (1994).
In 2003 she was ranked #1 on Forbes' 2003 "Celebrity 100 List" According to the magazine, she made $35 million in 2003.
Invented "The Rachel", a famous hairstyle in the '90s, which was copied by a lot of women and drew much attention to her.
Has a younger half-brother, Alexander Aniston [b. 1989].
2005 - appeared in Heineken TV commercial frequently aired before UEFA Champions League (in Europe). The Turtles song "Happy Together" is also used in this commercial.
Was named "Woman of the Year" by GQ magazine in 2005
Named #88 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Behind the scenes of Friends (1994), Aniston was very close friends with co-star Matthew Perry.
Named #41 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.
Met ex-husband Brad Pitt on a blind date.
Was #1 on American publication People's annual Best Dressed List in 2006.
Best friend of Courteney Cox.
Was originally slated to play Mariane in Un corazón invencible (2007).
Good friend of Andrea Buchanan. They both directed the short film, Room 10 (2006).
Named #45 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.
Has two dogs, Norman (a corgi-terrier mix) and Dolly (a white German shepherd).
Said that yoga helped her to recover from her split with Brad Pitt.
Her niece was born in 1998.
Half-sister-in-law of Shannon Melick and Adriane Hallek.
Her birth name is Jennifer Aniston, not Jennifer Anastasakis. Her father John Aniston had changed the spelling of his last name to Aniston from Anastasakis before his marriage to Nancy Dow, and the last name that appears on Jennifer's birth certificate is Aniston.
Nationally famous Finnish songwriter Anssi Kela has written a song called "Jennifer Aniston". The tragic story is about a paper mill that was moved to China resulting in many people left unemployed. Jennifer Aniston appears in the "singer's" recurring dream. The song was released in the album "Rakkaus" on Murhaa 10/19/2005.
Granddaughter of Yaya Joanna Aniston, Gordon McLean Dow and Louise Grieco Dow.
Niece of Mary Aniston, Helen Aniston, Gustau Aniston, Joan Dow, Jean Dow, Linda Dow, Martha Dow and Sally Dow.
One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $14 million.
Noted that she was inspired to direct Room 10 (2006) by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who directed a short film in 2006.
Her French dubbing voice Dorothée Jemma is also the French dubbing voice of Melanie Griffith and Sheryl Lee.
Her Czech dubbing voice is actress Miriam Chytilová.
She started to train in karate, encouraged by her best friend, Courteney Cox Arquette, who holds a brown belt in the sport.
Born at 10:22 PM (PST).
Jennifer's father is of Greek descent, and was born in Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. Jennifer's mother is of one quarter Italian (possibly Arbëreshë, ethnic Albanians who live in Italy), along with Scottish and English, ancestry.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
Good friend of Catherine Keener and Jason Bateman, since 1995.
Was among the guests at Adam Sandler's wedding to Jackie Sandler. Adam and Jennifer had been friends since the early 90s.
Appeared twice on the cover of GQ magazine: December '05 and January '09.
Friend of Mandy Ingber, who is also her yoga instructor.
Had a ceremony to place her hand and footprints in concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theater on July 8, 2011. Jason Bateman and Chelsea Handler gave speeches in her honor, while her boyfriend, Justin Theroux, sat in attendance.
Ranked #43 in the 2011 FHM Australia list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".
Ranked #25 on the TV Guide Network special, Funniest Women on TV (2011).
Is in relationship with Justin Theroux. They had known each other for years before working together on the film Sácame del paraíso (2012).
Named the "Hottest Woman of All Time" by Men's Health magazine [December 10, 2011].
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012. Adam Sandler, Malin Akerman, and Kathryn Hahn gave speeches in her honor, while boyfriend Justin Theroux and father John Aniston sat in attendance.
Played basketball in 8th grade and volleyball in 9th grade, when she attended The Rudolf Steiner School in New York City.
(August 10, 2012) Became engaged to her boyfriend of 15 months Justin Theroux on his 41st birthday.
Aunt of Eilish K. Melick, John T. Melick IV and Ryat Aniston.
Was considered for the role of Rose Dewitt Bukater in James Cameron's Titanic (1997).
Co-owner, "Living Proof", a hair products company. Her longtime hairstylist, Chris McMillan, who created "The Rachel" 1990s hairstyle, has joined the company.
Debut of her fragrance called "Jennifer Anniston". (Originally slated to be called "Lolavie", but then changed at last minute, since it was too similar to Marc Jacobs's "Lola". [July 2010]
In Georgia, USA filming Sácame del paraíso (2012). [September 2010]
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Vacationing with fiancé Justin Theroux. [December 2012]
Has been friends with Paul Rudd since they were age 21 and before they both made it big.
She is of Irish ancestry through her maternal side.
Appeared on The Howard Stern show as part of a live Nutrisystem commercial on June 20, 1989.
Has played on-screen love interests with some of the biggest comedic actors, including Vince Vaughn (The Break-Up), Adam Sandler (Just Go With It), Ben Stiller (Along Came Polly), Paul Rudd (Wanderlust), Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Jason Bateman (The Switch), Jason Sudeikis (We're The Miller's), John C. Reilly (The Good Girl), Owen Wilson(Marley & Me), Charlie Day (Horrible Bosses), Steve Zahn (Management) and Mark Wahlberg (Rock Star).
One of her all-time favorite female performances is Marion Cotillard in La vida en rosa (Edith Piaf) (2007). She also admires Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts's works.
Although her Friends (1994) character Rachel was the 1st female lead to become a mother, Aniston is actually the only one not to become a mother in real life. Lisa Kudrowhad a son in 1998 and Courteney Cox had a daughter in 2004.
Counts Amanda Anka among her best friends.
Personal Quotes
Spouse
Trade Mark
"The Rachel" haircut
Trivia
While hosting Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1999, she did a skit satirizing boyfriend Brad Pitt's stalker, aspiring actress Athena Marie Rolando. Pitt was promoting El club de la lucha(1999) at the time.
Daughter of actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow.
Raised in Greece and New York City.
The late Telly Savalas was her godfather.
She and husband Brad Pitt purchased a 14,000-sq.-ft. house in Beverly Hills, CA.
(December 25, 1995) Listed in "People Weekly"s "Most Intriguing People" list.
Chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World.
Became estranged from her mother, who made unflattering statements about her in a tabloid. As a result, she refused to invite her mother to her wedding.
(August 7, 2000) Sued "Celebrity Skin" magazine for publishing photos taken of her while sunbathing topless in her own backyard.
When she was 11, a painting she had done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
(October 25, 2000) Officially changed her name to Jennifer Pitt. She will still be using her maiden name (Aniston) professionally.
Attended Fiorello La Guardia School of Music, Art & Performing Arts, New York City. Also known as the "Fame" School.
She and Brad Pitt stated that he was misquoted in a German magazine article that said that he and Jennifer were expecting their first child late in 2001. The magazine printed a retraction. [July 2001]
Named one of E!'s "Top 20 Entertainers of 2001.".
(January 15, 2002) Suffered minor injuries in auto accident in Los Angeles.
She offered to be Matthew Perry's personal trainer in a bid to help him lose weight.
Was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" by People Magazine.
(January 11, 2002) She and husband Brad Pitt reached a settlement with Damiani International Jewelers. The pair claimed the company agreed to never reproduce their wedding rings, but it manufactured and sold "Brad and Jennifer" rings in 18-karat white or yellow gold for about $1,000 apiece. Under the settlement, Pitt will design jewelry for Damiani that Aniston will model in ads, and Damiani will stop selling the "Brad and Jennifer" copies.
(6/24/02) U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew ruled that her lawsuit against two magazine publishers for printing topless photos of her will proceed without a jury because her lawyers failed to demand a jury when the lawsuit was filed in 2000 and that he would render a verdict himself. Aniston sued Man's World Publications Inc. and Crescent Publishing Group, claiming that paparazzi scaled an eight-foot wall to photograph her as she sunbathed in the backyard of her home in February of 1999. The pictures appeared later that year in the magazines Celebrity Skin, High Society, Celebrity Sleuth, the Italian magazine Eva Tremila, the English newspaper Daily Sport and the French publication Voici.
Won award: International Star of Stars - The Scorpio Multimedia Cable TV Awards.
Long-time friend of actress Andrea Bendewald. They both attended Manhattan's High School for the Performing Arts. Bendewald was maid of honor at Aniston's wedding to Brad Pitt on July 29, 2000. And Aniston was matron of honor at Bendewald's wedding to actor Mitch Rouse on August 19, 2001.
Her older half-brother, John T. Melick, worked as 2nd assistant director for the award winning Thirteen (2003), starring Holly Hunter.
Photographer Francois Navarre agreed on 11/20/03 to pay her $550,000 in damages for taking pictures of her as she sunbathed topless in her back yard.
She and Brad Pitt are campaigning in the United States to save Gente de barrio (1985) from being axed over there.
Was a schoolmate of Chaz Bono.
Voted as #11 on the "Top 100 Sexiest Women 2004" in FHM [DK].
Often plays a waitress - her characters in Friends (1994), Trabajo basura (1999), El gigante de hierro (1999) and Y entonces llegó ella (2004) were all waitresses.
At one point in 2003, was filming Friends (1994), Como Dios (2003), and Y entonces llegó ella (2004) simultaneously.
Has a fear of flying.
Announced on 1/7/05 that she and husband Brad Pitt were separating after 4-1/2 years of marriage. Filed for divorce on 3/25/05, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized on 10/2/05.
Stepdaughter of Sherry Rooney.
Had worked as a telemarketer, bike messenger and waitress before making it as an actor.
Her middle name, Joanna, was her father John Aniston's mother's name.
Though she's half Greek, she does not like Greek food, but loves Mexican. She and Brad Pitt used to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas three times a week. She is also not fond of Chinese, Indian or and other spicy foods.
Was known as a class clown in high school.
Godmother of Courteney Cox and David Arquette's daughter, Coco Arquette.
She and Friends (1994) co-star Lisa Kudrow both auditioned to be regular cast members of Saturday Night Live (1975) prior to their success on Friends (1994).
In 2003 she was ranked #1 on Forbes' 2003 "Celebrity 100 List" According to the magazine, she made $35 million in 2003.
Invented "The Rachel", a famous hairstyle in the '90s, which was copied by a lot of women and drew much attention to her.
Has a younger half-brother, Alexander Aniston [b. 1989].
2005 - appeared in Heineken TV commercial frequently aired before UEFA Champions League (in Europe). The Turtles song "Happy Together" is also used in this commercial.
Was named "Woman of the Year" by GQ magazine in 2005
Named #88 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Behind the scenes of Friends (1994), Aniston was very close friends with co-star Matthew Perry.
Named #41 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.
Met ex-husband Brad Pitt on a blind date.
Was #1 on American publication People's annual Best Dressed List in 2006.
Best friend of Courteney Cox.
Was originally slated to play Mariane in Un corazón invencible (2007).
Good friend of Andrea Buchanan. They both directed the short film, Room 10 (2006).
Named #45 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.
Has two dogs, Norman (a corgi-terrier mix) and Dolly (a white German shepherd).
Said that yoga helped her to recover from her split with Brad Pitt.
Her niece was born in 1998.
Half-sister-in-law of Shannon Melick and Adriane Hallek.
Her birth name is Jennifer Aniston, not Jennifer Anastasakis. Her father John Aniston had changed the spelling of his last name to Aniston from Anastasakis before his marriage to Nancy Dow, and the last name that appears on Jennifer's birth certificate is Aniston.
Nationally famous Finnish songwriter Anssi Kela has written a song called "Jennifer Aniston". The tragic story is about a paper mill that was moved to China resulting in many people left unemployed. Jennifer Aniston appears in the "singer's" recurring dream. The song was released in the album "Rakkaus" on Murhaa 10/19/2005.
Granddaughter of Yaya Joanna Aniston, Gordon McLean Dow and Louise Grieco Dow.
Niece of Mary Aniston, Helen Aniston, Gustau Aniston, Joan Dow, Jean Dow, Linda Dow, Martha Dow and Sally Dow.
One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $14 million.
Noted that she was inspired to direct Room 10 (2006) by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who directed a short film in 2006.
Her French dubbing voice Dorothée Jemma is also the French dubbing voice of Melanie Griffith and Sheryl Lee.
Her Czech dubbing voice is actress Miriam Chytilová.
She started to train in karate, encouraged by her best friend, Courteney Cox Arquette, who holds a brown belt in the sport.
Born at 10:22 PM (PST).
Jennifer's father is of Greek descent, and was born in Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. Jennifer's mother is of one quarter Italian (possibly Arbëreshë, ethnic Albanians who live in Italy), along with Scottish and English, ancestry.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
Good friend of Catherine Keener and Jason Bateman, since 1995.
Was among the guests at Adam Sandler's wedding to Jackie Sandler. Adam and Jennifer had been friends since the early 90s.
Appeared twice on the cover of GQ magazine: December '05 and January '09.
Friend of Mandy Ingber, who is also her yoga instructor.
Had a ceremony to place her hand and footprints in concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theater on July 8, 2011. Jason Bateman and Chelsea Handler gave speeches in her honor, while her boyfriend, Justin Theroux, sat in attendance.
Ranked #43 in the 2011 FHM Australia list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".
Ranked #25 on the TV Guide Network special, Funniest Women on TV (2011).
Is in relationship with Justin Theroux. They had known each other for years before working together on the film Sácame del paraíso (2012).
Named the "Hottest Woman of All Time" by Men's Health magazine [December 10, 2011].
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012. Adam Sandler, Malin Akerman, and Kathryn Hahn gave speeches in her honor, while boyfriend Justin Theroux and father John Aniston sat in attendance.
Played basketball in 8th grade and volleyball in 9th grade, when she attended The Rudolf Steiner School in New York City.
(August 10, 2012) Became engaged to her boyfriend of 15 months Justin Theroux on his 41st birthday.
Aunt of Eilish K. Melick, John T. Melick IV and Ryat Aniston.
Was considered for the role of Rose Dewitt Bukater in James Cameron's Titanic (1997).
Co-owner, "Living Proof", a hair products company. Her longtime hairstylist, Chris McMillan, who created "The Rachel" 1990s hairstyle, has joined the company.
Debut of her fragrance called "Jennifer Anniston". (Originally slated to be called "Lolavie", but then changed at last minute, since it was too similar to Marc Jacobs's "Lola". [July 2010]
In Georgia, USA filming Sácame del paraíso (2012). [September 2010]
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Vacationing with fiancé Justin Theroux. [December 2012]
Has been friends with Paul Rudd since they were age 21 and before they both made it big.
She is of Irish ancestry through her maternal side.
Appeared on The Howard Stern show as part of a live Nutrisystem commercial on June 20, 1989.
Has played on-screen love interests with some of the biggest comedic actors, including Vince Vaughn (The Break-Up), Adam Sandler (Just Go With It), Ben Stiller (Along Came Polly), Paul Rudd (Wanderlust), Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Jason Bateman (The Switch), Jason Sudeikis (We're The Miller's), John C. Reilly (The Good Girl), Owen Wilson(Marley & Me), Charlie Day (Horrible Bosses), Steve Zahn (Management) and Mark Wahlberg (Rock Star).
One of her all-time favorite female performances is Marion Cotillard in La vida en rosa (Edith Piaf) (2007). She also admires Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts's works.
Although her Friends (1994) character Rachel was the 1st female lead to become a mother, Aniston is actually the only one not to become a mother in real life. Lisa Kudrowhad a son in 1998 and Courteney Cox had a daughter in 2004.
Counts Amanda Anka among her best friends.
Personal Quotes
When somebody follows you 20 blocks to the pharmacy, where they watch you buy toilet paper, you know your life has changed.
It's impossible to satisfy everyone, and I suggest we all stop trying.
[on her marriage to Brad Pitt, after two years] Everybody always asks if we're happy. Give me a break. We're married two years. In Hollywood years, that's forever.
[on the constant rumors surrounding her split from Brad Pitt] There is always going to be the tough and the nasty. You just tune out to that.
[on the irony of the title of her movie, Separados (2006)] Well, you know. I figured just seize the moment.
I always say, "Don't make plans, make options."
If we can say, "I loved, and I received a lot of love," then great. That's enough.
I've learned that you can get through things that hurt. Nothing will kill you. Nothing. People are unbelievable. we have such resilience.
[about her divorce from Brad Pitt] A man divorcing would never be accused of choosing career over children. That really pissed me off. I've never in my life said I don't want to have children. I did and I do and I will! The women who inspire me are the ones who have careers and children; why would I want to limit myself? I've always wanted to have children, and I would never give up that experience for a career. I want to have it all.
[on seeing pictures of Angelina Jolie and her ex-husband Brad Pitt together] I will not let myself down like that -- I also know what feels good and it doesn't feel good to harbor anger and resentment ... We do have tools to work through stuff. Everybody does. (Good Morning America 2005)
The most unconditional love that you can encounter is with a dog. They're excited the minute you come home, and they show the same amount of excitement everyday. They're loyal and they're always, always faithful.
I would say I couldn't be in a relationship without equality, generosity, integrity, spirit, kindness and humor. And awesomeness!
[on turning 45] I guess it is a milestone. I really try not to focus on it too much to be honest. Society focuses on it way more than we need to. I think it's always important to reflect anyway, no matter what age you're approaching or what milestone is on front of you. Reflection should be almost a daily thing if possible. Because I was never a 'where do you see yourself in five years' person, I had no idea. And I didn't have a checklist, which really creates a lot less stress in your life.
[on the weirdest beauty regimen she'd tried] I didn't go too crazy. You mean, did I ever put leeches on my face? ..The closest I'll go to is a derma-roller. Google it - it's great. It's like a little wheel that has little pins, like acupuncture needles in a way, and you roll it and it stimulates your collagen and allows for your products to seep into your skin.
If you want to make me smile, show me puppy videos. Cute puppy videos!
There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.
It's impossible to satisfy everyone, and I suggest we all stop trying.
[on her marriage to Brad Pitt, after two years] Everybody always asks if we're happy. Give me a break. We're married two years. In Hollywood years, that's forever.
[on the constant rumors surrounding her split from Brad Pitt] There is always going to be the tough and the nasty. You just tune out to that.
[on the irony of the title of her movie, Separados (2006)] Well, you know. I figured just seize the moment.
I always say, "Don't make plans, make options."
If we can say, "I loved, and I received a lot of love," then great. That's enough.
I've learned that you can get through things that hurt. Nothing will kill you. Nothing. People are unbelievable. we have such resilience.
[about her divorce from Brad Pitt] A man divorcing would never be accused of choosing career over children. That really pissed me off. I've never in my life said I don't want to have children. I did and I do and I will! The women who inspire me are the ones who have careers and children; why would I want to limit myself? I've always wanted to have children, and I would never give up that experience for a career. I want to have it all.
[on seeing pictures of Angelina Jolie and her ex-husband Brad Pitt together] I will not let myself down like that -- I also know what feels good and it doesn't feel good to harbor anger and resentment ... We do have tools to work through stuff. Everybody does. (Good Morning America 2005)
The most unconditional love that you can encounter is with a dog. They're excited the minute you come home, and they show the same amount of excitement everyday. They're loyal and they're always, always faithful.
I would say I couldn't be in a relationship without equality, generosity, integrity, spirit, kindness and humor. And awesomeness!
[on turning 45] I guess it is a milestone. I really try not to focus on it too much to be honest. Society focuses on it way more than we need to. I think it's always important to reflect anyway, no matter what age you're approaching or what milestone is on front of you. Reflection should be almost a daily thing if possible. Because I was never a 'where do you see yourself in five years' person, I had no idea. And I didn't have a checklist, which really creates a lot less stress in your life.
[on the weirdest beauty regimen she'd tried] I didn't go too crazy. You mean, did I ever put leeches on my face? ..The closest I'll go to is a derma-roller. Google it - it's great. It's like a little wheel that has little pins, like acupuncture needles in a way, and you roll it and it stimulates your collagen and allows for your products to seep into your skin.
If you want to make me smile, show me puppy videos. Cute puppy videos!
There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.
Salary
Friends (1994) $24.000.000 (2002-3 season)Friends (1994) $20.000 (season 1)
Friends (1994) $1.000.000 (seasons 8 -10)
Friends (1994) $22.500 /episode (1995)
Friends (1994) $75.000 /episode (1996)
Friends (1994) $1.000.000 per episode (2001)
Friends (1994) $1.250.000 per episode (2004)
Picture Perfect (1997) $2.000.000
Rock Star (2001) $3.000.000
Along Came Polly (2004) $5.000.000
Rumor Has It... (2005) $8.000.000
The Break-Up (2006) $8.000.000
Marley & Me (2008) $8.000.000
The Bounty Hunter (2010) $8.000.000
The Switch (2010) $8.000.000
Just Go with It (2011) $10.000.000
Horrible Bosses (2011) $6.000.000
Wanderlust (2012) $8.000.000
Friends (1994) $1.000.000 (seasons 8 -10)
Friends (1994) $22.500 /episode (1995)
Friends (1994) $75.000 /episode (1996)
Friends (1994) $1.000.000 per episode (2001)
Friends (1994) $1.250.000 per episode (2004)
Picture Perfect (1997) $2.000.000
Rock Star (2001) $3.000.000
Along Came Polly (2004) $5.000.000
Rumor Has It... (2005) $8.000.000
The Break-Up (2006) $8.000.000
Marley & Me (2008) $8.000.000
The Bounty Hunter (2010) $8.000.000
The Switch (2010) $8.000.000
Just Go with It (2011) $10.000.000
Horrible Bosses (2011) $6.000.000
Wanderlust (2012) $8.000.000
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