Jennifer Aniston is best known for her Primetime Emmy Award winning role of “Rachel Green” on NBC’s popular series Friends. She has starred in prominent roles in films like Office Space, The Good Girl, Bruce Almighty, The Break-Up, Marley & Me, and Just Go With It. Aniston appeared on an episode of 30 Rock alongside Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan where she played the role of “Claire Harper.” She is the daughter of actor John Aniston (Days of Our Lives) and Nancy Dow.

Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston









Jennifer Aniston
February 11
Sherman Oaks, California









10 Nominations
1 Emmy


Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series - 2024

Outstanding Drama Series - 2024

Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) - 2021


Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series - 2020


Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2009












76th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actress In A Drama Series
The Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Coon, Maya Erskine, Anna Sawai, Imelda Staunton, Reese Witherspoon.


72nd Emmy Awards: Catherine O'Hara Wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Catherine O'Hara wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.


72nd Emmy Awards: Jennifer Aniston and her Friends
Actress Jennifer Aniston provides us all with the Friends reunion we all needed during the 72nd Emmy Awards.


72nd Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer, Laura Linney, Sandra Oh, and Zendaya.


Jennifer Aniston accepts the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy
Jennifer Aniston accepts the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Friends at the 54th Emmy Awards


An Evening Honoring James Burrows: Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston talks about James Burrows and being cast in the Friends pilot.
An Evening Honoring James Burrows, October 7, 2013 at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.


An Evening Honoring James Burrows: Friends
Jennifer Aniston recalls the audition process that ultimately won her the part on Friends.
An Evening Honoring James Burrows, October 7, 2013 at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.


An Evening Honoring James Burrows: Taking Friends to Las Vegas
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