Despite being a part of the 4th biggest viership-holding show, the Friends star, Jennifer Aniston once could not face the stage.

Now Boasting the 4th Biggest Viewership Record, ‘Friends’ Diva Jennifer Aniston Ran off the Stage in Early Days

Jennifer Aniston has had a rough life before she gained massive stardom from the
NBC sitcom, Friends. However, after becoming a Hollywood star, the American diva
served as an inspiration to millions of women around the world, not only with
her beautiful style and stunning fashion but also with her heartwarming story of
achieving success. Because of her contribution along with others, Friends,
especially the finale, got the fourth biggest viewership ever.

Despite being a part of the legacy, the now 54-year-old actress once ran away
from people seeing her on the stage.


JENNIFER ANISTON ONCE RAN AWAY FROM THE STAGE IN HER PRE-FRIENDS ERA

Almost all the actors started their journeys from a theater stage. Jennifer
Aniston was no exception. During her interview with Rolling Stone in 2001, the
actress recalled
[https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/interview-jennifer-aniston-171848/] how
she could not come on the stage because of an obvious reason. She had auditioned
for a musical when she was in her junior year at the High School of Performing
Arts. Despite getting the role, she bailed at the last minute, as she was
terrified by the notion of performing in front of an audience.

Friends Diva Jennifer Aniston Got Caught Revisiting the 90s Fashion in Beverly
Hills
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]BURBANK,
CA – SEPTEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE, NO U.S. TABLOID SALES) Jennifer Aniston of the
hit NBC series “Friends,” performs during one of their last shows on the Warner
Bros lot Sept. 12, 2003 in Burbank, CA. “Friends,” which is in its ninth and
final season, debuted in 1994, has won 44 Emmys, and is one of the biggest
successes in television history. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)
This image is not included in any subscription deal. Use of this image will
incur a charge.

The Cake actress made an excuse about having a job after school and ran away
from the stage. However, the very next year, she came back to play one of the
princess’ maids in the school production of Turandot. Recalling her experience
in school, Aniston admitted she did not get the nicest parts. She remembered how
one of the teachers at school, a Russian teacher, used to tell her she was a
disgrace. He even stated that the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress should
never be allowed to perform in front of people.

However, all the little Aniston wanted to do was make people cry. She wanted to
move people by her performances. Instead, she would end up making them laugh.
Was it one of the reasons she gave some of the greatest performances in comedy
films? Well, the actress did not say that, but it might be a huge part of her
best comic performances.

ALSO READ: The Global Crush Jennifer Aniston Once Revealed Her “Big Old Fat”
Side of the Pre-’Friends’ Era
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-global-crush-jennifer-aniston-once-revealed-her-big-old-fat-side-of-the-pre-friends-era/]

After a lot of struggles in her life, the Horrible Bosses actress finally made
it “through the tunnel” to receive more than just fame and wealth.


WHAT ELSE DID THE FRIENDS ACTRESS GAIN?

Once The Morning Star actress overcame her stage fear, she chose her path to
success. She went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.
Moreover, she made some of the stars her best friends like Jason Bateman, Jimmy
Kimmel, Adam Sandler, and more. Of course, the entire Friends cast, especially,
Courteney Cox, became her family. Aniston is the godmother of Coco, Cox’s child
as well.

Jennifer Aniston at Late Show with David Letterman
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]NEW
YORK – DECEMBER 17: Jennifer Aniston visits the ”Late Show with David Letterman”
at the Ed Sullivan Theater on December 17, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by
James Devaney/WireImage)

Her relationship with her Murder Mystery co-star is also extremely adorable.
Sandler even sends her flowers on every Mother’s Day to make Aniston feel
special
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jennifer-aniston-reveals-how-longtime-bestfriend-adam-sandler-and-his-wife-send-her-special-treatment-on-mothers-day/].
Apart from just the wealth, Jennifer Aniston gained a lot of love, friends,
respect, and honor from the entire industry.

ALSO READ: How Just One Year After Marrying Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston Opened
Up About the Actor’s Crying at the Wedding in 2000
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-just-one-year-after-marrying-brad-pitt-jennifer-aniston-opened-up-about-the-actors-crying-at-the-wedding-in-two-thousand/]

What are your thoughts about the actress’ fear? How do you feel knowing she once
ran away only to find her strength? Tell us in the comments below.

Neha Chande

Comment

Now Boasting the 4th Biggest Viewership Record, ‘Friends’ Diva Jennifer Aniston Ran off the Stage in Early Days - Netflix Junkie

Home

Hollywood News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer. Writing has been Neha's passion since childhood, and with a degree in Theatre Arts, she enjoys analyzing movies and shows of all genres. Recently, while watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Neha was deeply moved by Will Smith's spiritual journey, which led to a lot of self-discovery. She has a deep appreciation for poetry, regardless of the language, and prefers to lose herself in the romantic world of books and movies rather than the chaotic reality.

https://netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-now-boasting-the-fourth-biggest-viewership-record-friends-diva-jennifer-aniston-ran-off-the-stage-in-early-days

Now Boasting the 4th Biggest Viewership Record, ‘Friends’ Diva Jennifer Aniston Ran off the Stage in Early Days - netflix-junkie

Fact Check: Has Grant Gustin Really Been Cast as The Flash in James Gunn’s DCU?

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Credits Mindy Kaling for One Crucial Realization Amid
Online Hate

Worst Marvel Movies Ever: 5 MCU Films Fan's Wish Get Lost in The Multiverse

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Reveals She Beat 15,000-Person Netflix Search for 'Never
Have I Ever' to Hang Out With a Friend

‘The Retrievals’: Netflix’s Yale Fertility Drama-Inspired Series Books Jessica
Chastain

“The Girls Didn’t Get Along,”- 'Charlie’s Angels’ Jaclyn Smith Reveals What Went
Wrong With the 2019 Reboot

"Push Marvel Into Some Sense of Responsibility "- 'Werewolf By Night' Star Urges
Fans to Push Marvel For a Sequel

“They’re Really Important” – Kit Harrington on Why He Joined the ‘Harry Potter’
Cast and Why the Show Is Necessary Amid Backlash

‘American Idol’ Ditches Long-Time Los Angeles Home for Georgia

Jennifer Aniston has had a rough life before she gained massive stardom from the NBC sitcom, Friends. However, after becoming a Hollywood star, the American diva served as an inspiration to millions of women around the world, not only with her beautiful style and stunning fashion but also with her heartwarming story of achieving success. Because of her contribution along with others, Friends, especially the finale, got the fourth biggest viewership ever.
Despite being a part of the legacy, the now 54-year-old actress once ran away from people seeing her on the stage.
<h2>Jennifer Aniston once ran away from the stage in her pre-Friends era</h2>
Almost all the actors started their journeys from a theater stage. Jennifer Aniston was no exception. During <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/interview-jennifer-aniston-171848/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">her interview with Rolling Stone in 2001, the actress recalled</a> how she could not come on the stage because of an obvious reason. She had auditioned for a musical when she was in her junior year at the High School of Performing Arts. Despite getting the role, she bailed at the last minute, as she was terrified by the notion of performing in front of an audience.
<figure id="attachment_131113" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-131113" style="width: 3000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-131113 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782.jpg" alt="Friends Diva Jennifer Aniston Got Caught Revisiting the 90s Fashion in Beverly Hills" width="3000" height="2420" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782.jpg 3000w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-300x242.jpg 300w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-768x620.jpg 768w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-1536x1239.jpg 1536w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-2048x1652.jpg 2048w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-370x298.jpg 370w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-800x645.jpg 800w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-20x16.jpg 20w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-185x149.jpg 185w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-740x597.jpg 740w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-400x323.jpg 400w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-1600x1291.jpg 1600w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-2575782-60x48.jpg 60w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-131113" class="wp-caption-text">BURBANK, CA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE, NO U.S. TABLOID SALES) Jennifer Aniston of the hit NBC series &#8220;Friends,&#8221; performs during one of their last shows on the Warner Bros lot Sept. 12, 2003 in Burbank, CA. &#8220;Friends,&#8221; which is in its ninth and final season, debuted in 1994, has won 44 Emmys, and is one of the biggest successes in television history. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images) This image is not included in any subscription deal. Use of this image will incur a charge.</figcaption></figure>
The Cake actress made an excuse about having a job after school and ran away from the stage. However, the very next year, she came back to play one of the princess&#8217; maids in the school production of Turandot. Recalling her experience in school, Aniston admitted she did not get the nicest parts. She remembered how one of the teachers at school, a Russian teacher, used to tell her she was a disgrace. He even stated that the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress should never be allowed to perform in front of people.
However, all the little Aniston wanted to do was make people cry. She wanted to move people by her performances. Instead, she would end up making them laugh. Was it one of the reasons she gave some of the greatest performances in comedy films? Well, the actress did not say that, but it might be a huge part of her best comic performances.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-global-crush-jennifer-aniston-once-revealed-her-big-old-fat-side-of-the-pre-friends-era/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Global Crush Jennifer Aniston Once Revealed Her “Big Old Fat” Side of the Pre-’Friends’ Era</a>
After a lot of struggles in her life, the Horrible Bosses actress finally made it &#8220;through the tunnel&#8221; to receive more than just fame and wealth.
<h2>What else did the Friends actress gain?</h2>
Once The Morning Star actress overcame her stage fear, she chose her path to success. She went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. Moreover, she made some of the stars her best friends like Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, and more. Of course, the entire Friends cast, especially, Courteney Cox, became her family. Aniston is the godmother of Coco, Cox&#8217;s child as well.
<figure id="attachment_124788" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-124788" style="width: 3000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-124788 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439.jpg" alt="Jennifer Aniston at Late Show with David Letterman" width="3000" height="2180" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439.jpg 3000w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-300x218.jpg 300w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-768x558.jpg 768w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-1536x1116.jpg 1536w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-2048x1488.jpg 2048w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-370x269.jpg 370w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-800x581.jpg 800w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-20x15.jpg 20w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-185x134.jpg 185w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-740x538.jpg 740w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-400x291.jpg 400w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-1600x1163.jpg 1600w, https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-84076439-66x48.jpg 66w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-124788" class="wp-caption-text">NEW YORK &#8211; DECEMBER 17: Jennifer Aniston visits the &#8221;Late Show with David Letterman&#8221; at the Ed Sullivan Theater on December 17, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage)</figcaption></figure>
Her relationship with her Murder Mystery co-star is also extremely adorable. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jennifer-aniston-reveals-how-longtime-bestfriend-adam-sandler-and-his-wife-send-her-special-treatment-on-mothers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandler even sends her flowers on every Mother&#8217;s Day to make Aniston feel special</a>. Apart from just the wealth, Jennifer Aniston gained a lot of love, friends, respect, and honor from the entire industry.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-just-one-year-after-marrying-brad-pitt-jennifer-aniston-opened-up-about-the-actors-crying-at-the-wedding-in-two-thousand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Just One Year After Marrying Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston Opened Up About the Actor’s Crying at the Wedding in 2000</a>
What are your thoughts about the actress&#8217; fear? How do you feel knowing she once ran away only to find her strength? Tell us in the comments below.

How Just One Year After Marrying Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston Opened Up About the
Actor’s Crying at the Wedding in 2000

The Global Crush Jennifer Aniston Once Revealed Her “Big Old Fat” Side of the
Pre-’Friends’ Era

Jennifer Aniston at Jason Bateman's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

HOLLYWOOD, CA &#8211; JULY 26: Jennifer Aniston with Jason Bateman&#8217;s daughter Maple Bateman attend The Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Jason Bateman on July 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Jason Bateman Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-823138192.jpg

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Neha-Chande-1.png

description

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-now-boasting-the-fourth-biggest-viewership-record-friends-diva-jennifer-aniston-ran-off-the-stage-in-early-days/

Now Boasting the 4th Biggest Viewership Record, ‘Friends’ Diva Jennifer Aniston Ran off the Stage in Early Days

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal