Despite Riding Friends’ Soaring Success, Jennifer Aniston Thought She Was Offered This Iconic 82% Rotten Tomatoes Rated Film By Mistake in 2001

Published 09/24/2023, 6:04 AM EDT

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Jennifer Aniston is no stranger to stardom and the spotlight. She has spent years enjoying all those in the entertainment industry thanks to her show Friends. The comedy-drama transformed her life overnight when she stepped the first time to play the role of Rachel Green. Since then, this beauty has never looked back and has continued to make waves on screen with her sheer talent and dedication. The American actress has been counted among those figures who have the strongest connections in show business.

Despite seeing such an astounding success, she once thought that she was offered this iconic film by mistake.

Jennifer Aniston has been the most humble superstar

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Back in 2001, Rolling Stone spoke to Jennifer Aniston about her journey in the industry from a sitcom star to a Hollywood icon. During the conversation, the actress mentioned getting offered the leading role in The Good Girl. The Emmy winner revealed how she could not believe that this was happening to her. The 54-year-old said she never expected something huge just because she had become famous for her NBC drama and got a part in a movie.

The producer said she never liked to turn down audition offers and felt it was arrogant to do such a thing. “Unfortunately, I’m not a good auditioner, so most of the time, I will fuck it up,” she added. It seems her humble nature helped her out because she did not boast of her success and accepted the opportunity. Well, the good thing happened was she starred in the movie and made it one of the best films of the year. People loved her performance and review aggregate websites like Rotten Tomatoes gave an 82% approval rating.

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Hearing this story of the California native, many fans would be wondering how she remains so grounded. Considering she currently holds a net worth of $320 million, which is quite astounding in comparison to her Friends costars.

The American actress has battled throughout her life

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People might feel Jennifer Aniston was blessed that she established her name in the glamorous world of entertainment. But this success certainly has not come easy her way. Her childhood was not all sunny as her parents initially struggled with poverty. Eventually, her father abandoned them, leaving her with no choice but to take menial jobs.

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Later in her 20s, the Murder Mystery star discovered she had dyslexia during an eye exam, which also deteriorated her problems. Despite these obstacles, she showed an unwavering dedication to her career and was propelled to success.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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