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After finding global success from her timeless sitcomFRIENDS, Jennifer Aniston admitted to being interested in building up her film resume. Therefore, venturing from television to Hollywood, Aniston appeared in a number of projects and established herself as a versatile actress while creating a coveted empire.
However, during her initial years in Hollywood, being a newcomer in the film industry, Jennifer Aniston admitted to making a couple of mistakes. Thus, reflecting on her long-standing career, Aniston mentioned being ashamed of a few roles, while also confessing to learning a great deal of valuable lessons.
Jennifer Aniston was Once Ashamed of Accepting too Many Projects
Known for her iconic portrayal of Rachel Green on the hit TV showFRIENDS,Jennifer Anistonhas since built a diversefilmography that spans romantic comedies, dramas, and even darker roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress. However, while Aniston was exploring the film industry as a newbie, she admitted accepting too many projects, without bothering about the quality.
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In an attempt to avoid getting typecast in Hollywood for her sitcom role, Jennifer Aniston admitted to being in a hurry and accepting whatever project that came her way. Speaking withHarper’s Bazaarin 2016, the actress noted that despite her success and enduring popularity, she is ashamed of her initial career choices that ended up getting etched in her filmography.
There was a time when I worked and worked and worked. I loved it. I’m trying to be better at that. I’m a bit of a people pleaser. I’ve got to stop. Some of the movies I’ve made, I bow my head in slight shame over.
However, looking on the bright side of it, although Jennifer Aniston claimed to be guilty of being a people pleaser and feeling asense of shame about certain filmsshe has made throughout her career, Aniston noted learning a lesson. Without specifying which movies she regrets, Aniston went on to share how she eventually steered her career toward betterment.
Jennifer Aniston Wished to Explore More and Add Variety to Her Filmography
After appearing in a bunch of projects that she later wished undone, Jennifer Aniston opened up being almost typecast for herrole as Rachel Green. Although the actress wished to explore better opportunities and wanted to add variety to her career, Aniston remarked on being pigeonholed to roles that she wasn’t always looking for.
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Shedding light on the pressures and decisions faced by stars in the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, Jennifer Aniston spoke candidly about how the industry is unwilling to take chances on actors. But eventually, Aniston found her breakthrough role in the movieCake,which completely shifted her from the spotlight of herbelovedFRIENDScharacterand launched her into the film industry.
I can do other things. I feel a sense of freedom that I hadn’t necessarily felt before. Also, you have to start taking chances in an industry that’s very insecure about taking chances on people. People forget who actors are. They say, ‘You’re too known to play that part. You can’t disappear.’ And we’re like, ‘Give us a chance. We’ll disappear.’
Finding her chance to disappear from her sitcom role, with the help of the independent dramaCake, Jennifer Aniston thereafter turned into a cultural icon. The film saw Aniston playing a troubled woman, experiencing strange visions of an acquaintance’s future. This particular role offered her a significant platform to showcase her versatility and prove herself in the industry.
Now, as she continues to explore new roles and projects, Jennifer Aniston not only remains admired for her talent but also her resilience in the competitive industry.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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