Jennifer Aniston

[Thingofbeauty]

The problem with Aniston is that she never really took any risks, she's primarily a rom-com actress which is a position that has a very short shelf life. Cameron Diaz is in the same boat currently.

If she doesn't start doing these kinds of roles to broaden her repertoire she won't have many more opportunities.

Maybe her management are trying to do for Aniston what Sandra Bullock has managed to do... I find Bullock very likeable but I wouldn't call her the best actress however after Gravity and a few of her other recent roles she's managed to reinvigorate her career to a degree.

All good points.

The impression I've got from Jen (like we've sat down and discussed it, lol) is that she decided to get into acting, had an amazing stroke of luck with Friends, was able to branch over successfully into movies in a way the others never did. She seems to be living exactly the life she wants, is very rich, has managed to get to the point where she has very little compromises to make and enjoys her work. I'm not sure if I was in that position how much of a rush I'd be in to change that. She does different things, the haircare venture and smart water and she's involved in a number of charities so maybe that's where her change of routine and challenges come from

 

[DivineMissM]

All good points.

The impression I've got from Jen (like we've sat down and discussed it, lol) is that she decided to get into acting, had an amazing stroke of luck with Friends, was able to branch over successfully into movies in a way the others never did. She seems to be living exactly the life she wants, is very rich, has managed to get to the point where she has very little compromises to make and enjoys her work. I'm not sure if I was in that position how much of a rush I'd be in to change that. She does different things, the haircare venture and smart water and she's involved in a number of charities so maybe that's where her change of routine and challenges come from

That's the impression I get too. She does fun roles because...they're fun. I don't think she's sitting at home between movies crying about her career.

 

[Singra]

^ Yup I would agree, I think you and Thingofbeauty are spot on...

I would also say that although she may not be invested in her acting career she is still better off with some kind of career than without one. Even someone like G Paltrow, who has invested heavily in an alternate life/career path, is better off with a Hollywood career than without (for the moment anyway).

Aniston is nearing the end of the type of career she is invested in and although she still gets tons of traction from gossip news people can still forget her very quickly. It's still smart to keep your foot in the door and the best way to keep your future options open and maintain some kind of longevity is to work in a wide a range of roles as possible.

Although I'm probably way off base... I still don't understand Aniston's staying power.

 

[Docjeun]

^ Yup I would agree, I think you and Thingofbeauty are spot on...

I would also say that although she may not be invested in her acting career she is still better off with some kind of career than without one. Even someone like G Paltrow, who has invested heavily in an alternate life/career path, is better off with a Hollywood career than without (for the moment anyway).

Aniston is nearing the end of the type of career she is invested in and although she still gets tons of traction from gossip news people can still forget her very quickly. It's still smart to keep your foot in the door and the best way to keep your future options open and maintain some kind of longevity is to work in a wide a range of roles as possible.

Although I'm probably way off base... I still don't understand Aniston's staying power.

Ditto!

 

[Jayne1]

Although I'm probably way off base... I still don't understand Aniston's staying power.

I don't understand it, either.

I guess it's that she's likeable and women relate to her. What they relate, I have no idea. Other than one little breakup, she's lead a pretty charmed life.

 

[Thingofbeauty]

I don't understand it, either.

I guess it's that she's likeable and women relate to her. What they relate, I have no idea. Other than one little breakup, she's lead a pretty charmed life.

It's the charmed life I like most about her.

Plus I had the Rachel and got many compliments back in the day with it!

She doesn't bother me and she isn't trying to sell me how perfect, sexy, amazing she is and how I need to change my life blah blah blah.

I've never seen her drunk/sloppy and I've never heard of her being cruel. In this day and age of terribly behaved actors, that's a hell of a high standard to deliver

 

[Swanky]

^ Agreed, I can't hate either.

 

[lulu212121]

^ Yup I would agree, I think you and Thingofbeauty are spot on...

I would also say that although she may not be invested in her acting career she is still better off with some kind of career than without one. Even someone like G Paltrow, who has invested heavily in an alternate life/career path, is better off with a Hollywood career than without (for the moment anyway).

Aniston is nearing the end of the type of career she is invested in and although she still gets tons of traction from gossip news people can still forget her very quickly. It's still smart to keep your foot in the door and the best way to keep your future options open and maintain some kind of longevity is to work in a wide a range of roles as possible.

Although I'm probably way off base... I still don't understand Aniston's staying power.

I was wondering this as well. But...

It's the charmed life I like most about her.

Plus I had the Rachel and got many compliments back in the day with it!

She doesn't bother me and she isn't trying to sell me how perfect, sexy, amazing she is and how I need to change my life blah blah blah.

I've never seen her drunk/sloppy and I've never heard of her being cruel. In this day and age of terribly behaved actors, that's a hell of a high standard to deliver

I agree! This must be why I'm not as bothered by her as I am others.

 

[DivineMissM]

It's the charmed life I like most about her.

Plus I had the Rachel and got many compliments back in the day with it!

She doesn't bother me and she isn't trying to sell me how perfect, sexy, amazing she is and how I need to change my life blah blah blah.

I've never seen her drunk/sloppy and I've never heard of her being cruel. In this day and age of terribly behaved actors, that's a hell of a high standard to deliver[/QUOTE]


Yes! But she doesn't take herself too seriously either. She just seems like a fun person. Like someone a regular person could be friends with. And I think that's why so many women love her.

 

[Singra]

I totally get why people find her likeable and she's not terrible at comedy but her sustained career is truly amazing considering there are and have been many likeable, agreeable, frequently more talented actors that have struggled to maintain a career for as long as she has.

I guess it's the combination of well maintained body/face/hair, good looks, agreeable personality and most importantly a dramatic tabloid narrative that distinguish her from the people that fell by the wayside.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

Good point Singra. Her dramatic narrative in the gossip mags (whether pushed by her and her team or just a vicious cycle of gossip feeding upon itself) has definitely contributed to her staying relevant.

And she played a very popular character on a hugely popular sitcom.

 

[Thingofbeauty]

I totally get why people find her likeable and she's not terrible at comedy but her sustained career is truly amazing considering there are and have been many likeable, agreeable, frequently more talented actors that have struggled to maintain a career for as long as she has.

I guess it's the combination of well maintained body/face/hair, good looks, agreeable personality and most importantly a dramatic tabloid narrative that distinguish her from the people that fell by the wayside.

Oh that definitely helped

 

[Jayne1]

I totally get why people find her likeable and she's not terrible at comedy but her sustained career is truly amazing considering there are and have been many likeable, agreeable, frequently more talented actors that have struggled to maintain a career for as long as she has.

I guess it's the combination of well maintained body/face/hair, good looks, agreeable personality and most importantly a dramatic tabloid narrative that distinguish her from the people that fell by the wayside.

First claim to fame -- her hair

Second claim to fame -- Brad

Third claim to fame -- the best publicist, Stephen Huvane.

 

[Swanky]

'It was dreamy not wearing makeup': Jennifer Aniston, 45, looks like a flawless California girl as she describes working on new drama Cake


She's used to sitting in a make-up chair most working days of her life.
But Jennifer Aniston didn't have to wear even a smidge of lipstick in her latest indie movie, Cake - and she loved it.
'It was so fabulous, and so dreamy and so empowering and liberating,' the 45-year-old said at a Q&A during Deadline's The Contenders series at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles, on Saturday.

Having her Cake and eating it too: Jennifer Aniston looked gorgeous at a Q&A for her new movie at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday

The star, best known for her turn as Rachel in long-running hit comedy Friends, said the only time she had to wear face paint for her downbeat role during the 25-day shoot in Los Angeles was when they 'put scars on my face.'
In fact Jennifer didn't appear to have much make-up on for the Q&A, allowing her natural beauty to shine through.
The beautiful actress looked the image of casual chic in a black baggy jumper with a V-neck, blue skinny jeans and boots.

Casual chic: The 45-year-old, pictured with Cake screenwriter Patrick Tobin, said of her make-up free role in the indie movie, 'It was so fabulous, and so dreamy and so empowering and liberating'

Natural beauty: The honey blonde didn't appear to be wearing much make-up for her appearance, allowing her natural beauty to shine through

Her hair has been lightened since her brunette Rachel days to a honey blonde but the style is very similar.
Jennifer was a surprise extra guest at Deadline's event, turning up with Cake director Daniel Barnz and screenwriter Patrick Tobin.
'It’s our little love project, she said. 'When I read the script, I was ready to disappear.'

Jennifer Aniston goes bare-faced on set of new film Cake

Getting her meds: In Cake, Jennifer's character is haunted by the ghost of a woman from her chronic pain support group who committed suicide

She plays Claire, who becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group.
As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a relationship with dead woman's husband, she is haunted by Nina's ghost and grapples with her own personal tragedy, according to IMDB.
Barnz discovered the script while judging a screenplay contest.
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner also made a plea to keep film production in California: 'This is our industry, we should be able to make our movies here.'

Defying the years: The star doesn't seem to have aged since playing Rachel in NBC's hit sitcom Friends that ran from 1994 to 2004

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...bes-working-new-drama-Cake.html#ixzz3HxcvN4qC

 

[Thingofbeauty]

She wears the h3ll out of a pair of jeans, that's for sure.