"Jennifer Aniston" as Rachel Green on the NBC sitcom Friends (1994–2004). Born on February 11, 1969, in Sherman Oaks, California, she was raised in a family deeply connected to acting, with her father John Aniston starring on Days of Our Lives. After early struggles in Hollywood and brief appearances in shows and commercials, her life changed forever when she joined Friends. The show became an international phenomenon, earning her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Beyond