Fun Facts About Jennifer Aniston
If you watch tv online then you know who Jennifer Aniston is. She’s been America’s sweetheart since the beginning of her “Friends” days almost fifteen years ago. A dynamic and comedic actress, there is more to Jennifer Aniston then just her television and film work. Check out some interesting facts about the well-known actress below.
1. She was born February 11, 1969 and her full name is Jennifer Joanna Aniston.
2. She is the daughter of John Aniston, a former actor on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Aniston a former actress, photographer and model.
3. She is Greek and used to spend summers there as a child. Her original family name is Anastassakis, but it was changed when her family moved to the United States.
4. Before becoming an actress, she worked as a waitress, telemarketer and receptionist.
5. When she just 11 years old, a painting of hers was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
6. She was named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People in the World in 1999, 2002 and 2004.
7. The actress has fear of flying, but must travel on a regular basis for her career.
8. She met future husband Brad Pitt on a blind date set up by her publicist. They were married for 5 years before divorcing in 2005.
9. At the time of her wedding to Brad Pitt she was estranged from her mother because of harsh words she stated to tabloids and she refused to invite her to the wedding.
10. Her first movie was the horror film “Leprechaun,” and she considered giving up acting after completing the film.
Some more facts you would like to know.
She was once recognized by a fan when she was naked in a sauna.
She counts Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett among her heroes.
She would love to meet Barbara Streisand.
She can't stand it when people are overprotective of her and don't trust her judgement.
She would describe herself as curious, caring and fun.
Original family name Anastassakis -- changed when her family moved from Greece to the US
Common mispellings of her name are: Jenifer Aniston, Jennifer Anniston, or Jennifer Anison
Aniston's jobs before acting include waitress, telemarketer, messenger and receptionist
When she was 11, a painting she'd done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Was slapped by 'Santa' in her early years while in New York City.
Became estranged from her mother, who made unflattering statements about Jennifer in a tabloid. As a result, Jennifer refused to invite her to her wedding. Before wedding, about to make peace. Now exchanging words again.
Jennifer's mother wrote the book From Mother & Daughter To Friends. This is also part of the reason for the fight between Jennifer and her mother.
In 1997, Jennifer was nominated for a Raspberry award as worst new star.
1999 - While hosting Saturday Night Live, she did a skit satirizing then boyfriend Brad Pitt's stalker aspiring actress Athena Marie Rolando
One of Jennifer's best friends is actress Andrea Bendewald. Andrea was maid of honor at her wedding in 2000.
On August 7, 2000 - Jennifer sues Celebrity Skin magazine for publishing photos taken of her while sunbathing topless in her own backyard. $550,000 settlement with unknown man for same reasons.
Chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World (1999, 2002, 2004 [cover girl])
Broke her toe while filming Along Came Polly. Stubbed it on an ottoman.
Made $1 million an episode of Friends.
On September 15, 2003, Jennifer was described as a red carpet ruler by People magazine.
Gets along well with show hosts Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno.
On August 19, 2003, Jennifer joined her TV mom Marlo Thomas in a fashion show to raise charity cash for ill children.
Jennifer is the first woman to win the GQ Man of the Year award. She shared the award with 50 Cent and Vince Vaughn in November 2005.
On March 17, 2005 She won the ShoWest award for Female Entertainer of the Year.
Jennifer tops the Forbes list in 2003. For the past year, she was on more magazine covers than any other celebrity.
