Nationality: American

Born: Born on February 11, 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.

Height: 5' 6

Measurements: 34C-23-35 1/2

Hair: Dark Blonde

Eyes: Blue / Green

Known For: Her marriage and divorce from Brad Pitt.

Her perfectly straight hair.

Income: Along Came Polly: $5,000,000, Rock Star: $3,000,000, Picture Perfect: $2,000,000, "Friends": $1,000,000 per episode.

Discovered: At age 11, Jennifer joined the 'Rudolf Steiner' School's drama club. She began her professional training as a drama student at New York's High School of the Performing Arts. In 1987, after graduation, she appeared in such Off-Broadway productions as "For Dear Life" and "Dancing on Checker's Grave".

Resume: After her off-broadway debut, Jennifer appeared in several TV shows and movies. In 1989, she landed her first television role, as a series regular on "Molloy". She also appeared in "The Edge", "Ferris Bueller", and had a recurring part on "Herman's Head".

In 1994, Jennifer auditioned for a role that would make her a household name. She was originally asked to audition for the role of Monica, but she refused and auditioned for the role of Rachel Green, the role that made her famous.

While on the NBC hit show, Jennifer starred in numerous movies including, 1997's Picture Perfect, 1998's The Object Of My Affection, and 1999's hit, Office Space, a comedic tale of company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss.

She continued to find fame with movies like Rock Star, in 2001, alongside Mark Wahlberg, and 2002's The Good Girl, a dramatic/comedy about a young married woman who strikes up a passionate affair with an oddball discount-store stock boy. In 2003, the blockbuster hit, Bruce Almighty, a romantic comedy with a twist, starred Jennifer as God's (Jim Carrey's) love interest. She continued to find success with romantic comedies, with 2004's Along Came Polly, starring Jennifer and Ben Stiller. She has several upcoming films including, Rumor Has It, Friends with Money, and The Break Up, ensuring she'll stay in the spotlight.

Romance: Married Brad Pitt on July 29 2000, the two filed for divorce in 2005.

Quotes: "When somebody follows you 20 blocks to the pharmacy, where they watch you buy toilet paper, you know your life has changed." - Jennifer Aniston

"It's impossible to satisfy everyone, and I suggest we all stop trying." - Jennifer Aniston

On the irony of the title of her upcoming movie, the Break Up, after her real-life split-up from Brad Pitt: "Well, you know. I figured just seize the moment." - Jennifer Aniston

Trivia: Daughter of John Aniston and Nancy Dow.

Original family name Anastassakis; changed when her family moved to the US from Greece.

Raised in Greece and New York City.

The late Telly Savalas is her godfather.

Chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World.

Became estranged from her mother, who made unflattering statements about Jennifer in a tabloid. As a result, Jennifer refused to invite her to her wedding.

Sued "Celebrity Skin" magazine for publishing photos taken of her while sunbathing topless in her own backyard.