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The actress recalled one of the most curious episodes of her childhood during an interview in which she confessed her obsession with this type of drama and its origin.
he is one of the most beloved actresses for her naturalness, innate talent for comedy, and her ability to create characters that are now part of film and television history. Jennifer Aniston is an icon, and as such, any interview with her is captivating because of her ability to give us unforgettable moments, such as the one she provided during her appearance on the podcast ‘Armchair with Dax Shepard.’ She was welcomed into the podcast’s living room-style studio, where the star of ‘Friends’ felt so comfortable that she didn’t hesitate to look back and talk about her origins.
Before achieving fame, Jennifer Aniston grew up in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) in a rather unique family with an actor father who, as she recounted in this meeting, was not doing too well, so at one point he decided to take his family to Greece where he would begin to study medicine, an adventure that would only last a year, as they would then move to New York.
During this conversation, the interviewer wanted to focus on that period.
Jennifer Aniston (56) spoke about her childhood in the 80s and shared a funny anecdote: “I remember watching a lot of medical shows and series while I ate dinner; I liked watching weird stuff.” We assume this fascination is related to her father’s unfulfilled career aspirations.
Clearly, the actress didn’t follow in her father’s footsteps in medicine, but she did in acting, and she did quite well. From a very young age, she showed exceptional talent for acting on stage. In 1990, she appeared in the series ‘A Smart Guy’ and shortly after in ‘Around the Time Machine’ until her big break came with
‘Friends,’ the series that catapulted her to fame. Interestingly, she was initially considered for the role of Monica, although she ultimately said she felt more comfortable playing Rachel, and her wish was granted.
This character would forever mark her career, and the series became one of the best comedy shows in history thanks to the great chemistry between the entire cast. “There was something in the air. Our chemistry was so palpable. Every single one of us felt it,” the actress said in an interview with ‘Elle,’ in which she also revealed her favorite character of all the ones she’s played. “I’d probably say Rachel, but my family didn’t have money when I was a kid, and she did. Actually, I want to be like Alex [her character on ‘The Morning Show’]. I love her! It’s not that I want to be a mean bitch, but she has something special. It’s fun to yell at and nag someone,” she joked.
This is arguably one of her most outstanding roles, alongside those she played in ‘The Good Girl’ and ‘Cake,’ where she demonstrated her ability to do more than just comedy, as she made clear in that same interview: “Projects like this remind me that I’m capable of much more than what the industry saw and pigeonholed me into. When these kinds of jobs come along, it’s good to remind yourself, challenge yourself, and prove to yourself that you’re capable of much more than a catchy slogan.” This ability to adapt to any genre is what has led her to the successful career she surely dreamed of while watching those medical dramas as a child.
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