17 Throwback Photos of Beautiful Birthday Girl andFriendJennifer Aniston

Mar. 15, 2025

The Cast of ‘Friends’.

Jennifer Anistonis 56 and fabulous!

As we celebrated her 56th birthday on Feb. 11, 2025, check out these throwback photos of Jennifer Aniston throughout the years.

01of 17The One with the HairJennifer Aniston.Kevin Mazur/WireImageAniston was locked into “the Rachel” for quite some time, and even toldAllurein 2011, “I think it was the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen.”

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The One with the Hair

Jennifer Aniston.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Aniston was locked into “the Rachel” for quite some time, and even toldAllurein 2011, “I think it was the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen.”

02of 17The One with the Publicity PhotosJennifer Aniston.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyAniston turned down a featured player spot onSaturday Night Liveto doFriends.

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The One with the Publicity Photos

Jennifer Aniston.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Aniston turned down a featured player spot onSaturday Night Liveto doFriends.

03of 17The One with Jean-Claude Van DammeJennifer Aniston with Courteney Cox and Jean-Claude Van Damme.GettyProducers had originally wanted Aniston to audition for Courteney Cox’s role as Monica.

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The One with Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jennifer Aniston with Courteney Cox and Jean-Claude Van Damme.Getty

Producers had originally wanted Aniston to audition for Courteney Cox’s role as Monica.

04of 17The One Where Ross and Rachel …Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyThe 1996 episode in which Ross and Rachel finally consummate their relationship is actually the first episode of the series in which two of the main characters' names are used in the title.

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The One Where Ross and Rachel …

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

The 1996 episode in which Ross and Rachel finally consummate their relationship is actually the first episode of the series in which two of the main characters' names are used in the title.

05of 17The One with the ’90s SuitJennifer Aniston.J. Delvalle/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyOther aspects ofFriends-era style haven’t aged quite as well as Rachel’s haircut.

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The One with the ’90s Suit

Jennifer Aniston.J. Delvalle/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Other aspects ofFriends-era style haven’t aged quite as well as Rachel’s haircut.

06of 17The One with the BulliesJennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.Gary Null/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyTen years after this episode aired in April 1996, Aniston would guest-star in Cox’s seriesDirt, playing her rival.

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The One with the Bullies

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.Gary Null/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Ten years after this episode aired in April 1996, Aniston would guest-star in Cox’s seriesDirt, playing her rival.

07of 17The One Where They’re Friends in Real LifeCourteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow.Starstock/Photoshot/EverettThe femaleFriendstrio are still good friends and have been spotted out and about together (and on each other’s Insta feeds) frequently.

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The One Where They’re Friends in Real Life

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow.Starstock/Photoshot/Everett

The femaleFriendstrio are still good friends and have been spotted out and about together (and on each other’s Insta feeds) frequently.

08of 17The One with the Feminist IconJennifer Aniston and Marlo Thomas.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyMarlo Thomas, who played Rachel’s mother Sandra in “The One with the Lesbian Wedding,” authored the pioneering feminist children’s book,Free to Be … You and Me.

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The One with the Feminist Icon

Jennifer Aniston and Marlo Thomas.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Marlo Thomas, who played Rachel’s mother Sandra in “The One with the Lesbian Wedding,” authored the pioneering feminist children’s book,Free to Be … You and Me.

09of 17The One with Literally Every Single Rachel OutfitJennifer Aniston.Andrew Eccles/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyIf you’re interested, Bustle has took the time to rankevery single outfitAniston wore as Rachel inFriends. But how many are as timeless as she is?

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The One with Literally Every Single Rachel Outfit

Jennifer Aniston.Andrew Eccles/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

If you’re interested, Bustle has took the time to rankevery single outfitAniston wore as Rachel inFriends. But how many are as timeless as she is?

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The One with Central Perk

11of 17The One with the Prehistoric DramaJennifer Aniston.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyWe just really like this picture of Aniston with a caveman diorama in a museum.

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The One with the Prehistoric Drama

Jennifer Aniston.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

We just really like this picture of Aniston with a caveman diorama in a museum.

12of 17The One Where Rachel Finds OutJennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.Alice S. Hall/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyRachel trails Ross to the airport to tell him she fell in love with him in the show’s season 1 finale. Nine seasons later, in the “The Last One, Part 2,” Ross chases after Rachel for the same reason.

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The One Where Rachel Finds Out

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.Alice S. Hall/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Rachel trails Ross to the airport to tell him she fell in love with him in the show’s season 1 finale. Nine seasons later, in the “The Last One, Part 2,” Ross chases after Rachel for the same reason.

13of 17The One Where She Went to GreeceJennifer Aniston.Margaret C. Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyAniston’s late father is Greek and a native of Crete; she and her family lived there for one year when she was a child, which she discussed ina 1996 appearance onThe Tonight Show.

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The One Where She Went to Greece

Jennifer Aniston.Margaret C. Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Aniston’s late father is Greek and a native of Crete; she and her family lived there for one year when she was a child, which she discussed ina 1996 appearance onThe Tonight Show.

14of 17The One After the Super BowlJennifer Aniston.Joseph Del Valle/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyThe show’s two-part 1996 Super Bowl special was its highest-rated episode ever, pulling in 52.9 million viewers.

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The One After the Super Bowl

Jennifer Aniston.Joseph Del Valle/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

The show’s two-part 1996 Super Bowl special was its highest-rated episode ever, pulling in 52.9 million viewers.

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The One with Ross

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.Warner Bros. Television/Everett

16of 17The One with the Birthday Episode"Friends" Cast.Warner Bros. Television/GettyAniston and her tight-knit costars were pictured filming their classic birthday episode titled “The One Where They All Turn Thirty” back in 2001.

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The One with the Birthday Episode

“Friends” Cast.Warner Bros. Television/Getty

Warner Bros. Television/Getty

Aniston and her tight-knit costars were pictured filming their classic birthday episode titled “The One Where They All Turn Thirty” back in 2001.

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The One Where She Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry

Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry.Ron Davis/Getty

Ron Davis/Getty

“We all experience loss at some point in our lives. Loss of life or loss of love. Being able to really SIT in this grief allows you to feel the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone that deep. And we loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA.”

source: people.com