As one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars, Jennifer Aniston has amassed a $320 million (£281.4m) fortune – and it's no surprise. Whether it's a leading role in a must-see movie or fronting a global beauty campaign, film producers and big-name brands have been lining up to work with the 53-year-old actress for decades.
From her early days on Friends to cementing her status as a major Hollywood player, read on to discover how Jennifer Aniston makes and spends her money. All dollar amounts are in US dollars, and currency conversions are reflective of the time.
Although she'd already had several minor movie and TV roles before, Aniston’s career – and bank balance – got a real boost when she landed her breakout role as Rachel Green in Friends.
Her fame skyrocketed thanks to the hit sitcom, and even her hairstyle became an international phenomenon: "the Rachel", comprising choppy flattering layers, was adored by women and hairdressers alike around the globe.
Thanks to her starring role in the show, Aniston even bagged the prestigious Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, as well as four back-to-back People's Choice Awards for Favorite Female Television Performer.
Aniston starred in the smash-hit sitcom for a decade between 1994 and 2004, appearing in all 236 episodes. In 2002, Aniston and her co-stars negotiated a deal that saw them take home an incredible $1 million (£690.5k) per half-hour episode for the last two seasons. That's around $1.7 million (£1.5m) in today’s money, in case you were wondering.
What’s more, Aniston reportedly still banks millions of dollars every year from Friends, thanks to reruns and syndication deals.
There’s no denying that Aniston works hard for her money. While starring in Friends, she also found the time for a foray into feature films, starring in several box office hits. These included Picture Perfect (1997), Bruce Almighty (2003), and Along Came Polly (2004).
When Friends ended in 2004, Aniston was truly able to cement her status as a major movie star. In 2006, she starred with Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up (pictured), which banked an incredible $205.7 million (£119.5m) at the box office.
In 2009, she had a part in the star-packed flick He’s Just Not That Into You, which earned around $180 million (£123.2m) at the box office. With these figures, there’s no denying Aniston's star power.
The year 2011 was a particularly successful one for Aniston. Her comedy flicks Horrible Bosses and Just Go With It (pictured) came out within months of each other, and each made over $200 million (£128.8m) globally.
But as we've already mentioned, the actress doesn’t rely solely on the box office to make her millions…
Aniston also rakes in money from lucrative endorsement deals. She’s starred in campaigns for everything from Got Milk? to adverts for L'Oréal's hair care products, and in 2007 even became a spokesperson for Glacéau Smartwater after she was spotted using the bottled water to shield her face from paparazzi. She was the face of the brand until 2019 in a deal estimated to be worth millions.
In 2013, Aniston signed a deal with skincare brand Aveeno to become their celebrity ambassador. The star was reportedly paid an eight-figure sum to promote the products. And there’s more….
In 2015, Aniston landed yet another hefty endorsement deal, this time with luxury Middle Eastern airline Emirates. The sky-high partnership was reportedly worth a cool $5 million (£3.2m), and saw the actress star in several amusing adverts promoting the Emirates experience.
Aniston is also business-savvy, which has helped to grow her enviable fortune. In 2010, she debuted her first fragrance, the eponymous Jennifer Aniston. To date, she’s launched nine perfumes, with hit-and-miss sales – but that isn't her only foray into the world of beauty.
She also owned a stake in the haircare business Living Proof, which was founded by biotech scientists at MIT University. In 2016, cosmetic giant Unilever bought the brand for an undisclosed sum.
Aniston is basically synonymous with "The Rachel" hairstyle, and in 2010 it was reported that the stylish layered look was the most requested haircut in salons. It was only a matter of time before the business-savvy starlet started her own haircare line.
LolaVie was launched by Aniston in 2021. The cruelty-free, plant-based products originally featured a glossing detangler and leave-in shampoo and conditioner, but the line has now expanded to include a hair oil following rave reviews.
When Aniston's not working in front of the camera, she’s behind it. The star has three directing credits to her name, and has produced numerous hit films, including Cake and Murder Mystery, both of which she starred in too. Cake, which was released in 2014, was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
It comes as no surprise that Jennifer Aniston has graced the covers of many magazines throughout her career, including world-famous titles such as Rolling Stone and Harper's Bazaar.
While the size of the paycheques for her cover girl moments are unknown, landing these major covers has definitely scored Aniston some serious publicity.
Aniston’s decades-spanning career is showing no signs of slowing down. Forbes reports that, in 2018 alone, the star earned $19.5 million (£14.3m), making her one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. That same year, she executive produced and starred in the hit Netflix musical comedy Dumplin'.
In 2019, Aniston landed a starring role in the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show – and if you thought her Friends salary was impressive, wait until you hear what she banks per episode of Apple’s flagship programme.
According to reports, Aniston and her co-star Reese Witherspoon both take home around $2 million (£1.7m) per episode. Aniston also serves as an executive producer on the hit show, which is based on American TV anchor Brian Stelter's non-fiction book, Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV.
We all love a good dose of nostalgia, and that's why Aniston and her former co-stars Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc received seven-figure payments to appear in Friends: The Reunion.
The one-off special was streamed on HBO Max in May 2021, with the main cast each being paid at least $2.5 million (£1.8m) to return.
Aniston's upcoming projects will certainly boost her already enormous fortune. In early 2022, The Morning Show was renewed for a third season, and Aniston is also set to star in and executive produce the sequel to Netflix's original movie, Murder Mystery.
The hit comedy, in which she starred with Adam Sandler, is one of the most watched original movies created by the streaming platform.
With all that cash burning a hole in her pocket, read on to find out how Aniston likes to spend her hard-earned millions...
In 2015, Aniston married actor Justin Theroux (the couple would later split in 2017) in a secret wedding held at their lavish Bel Air mansion.
And they didn’t do things by halves. The couple hired the singer Sia to provide the entertainment, while the globally renowned photographer Terry Richardson was on-hand for picture duty.
The couple's honeymoon was equally impressive. Along with some of their Hollywood friends, including Courteney Cox and Jason Bateman, Aniston and Theroux vacationed in Bora Bora at the luxurious Four Seasons resort.
At the time, a single night at the tropical getaway could have cost anywhere between $5,000 (£3.2k) and $12,500 (£8k).
Aniston has lived in many incredible homes over the years, but perhaps the most impressive is the $21 million (£18.5m) Bel Air mansion where she currently resides.
She bought the jaw-dropping property in 2012, and it boasts a wine cellar, an outdoor pool, and a living room bar, to name just a few of its stand-out features.
Aniston also loves to splash her cash on decadent vacations. Her go-to destination is the Casa Oliver resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (pictured), where prices start at $7,500 (£6.6k) per night.
The luxury getaway features all the typical A-list essentials, including a spa, gym, and an infinity-edge pool.
Generous Jen doesn’t just spend on herself, by the way: she also loves to splash the cash on her loved ones.
She once gifted ex-husband Theroux a $12,000 (£10.5k) vintage leather jacket that was reportedly worn by James Dean in the classic Hollywood movie Rebel Without a Cause.
Aniston might well have made “The Rachel” one of the most iconic hairstyles of all time, but it still costs some serious money to maintain her mane.
Her long-time stylist is Chris McMillan (pictured), owner of the eponymous luxury Beverly Hills hair salon. Behind The Chair reports that he charges around $750 (£659) for a haircut.
Aniston also likes to visit the indulgent Tracie Martyn Spa, where she's said to particularly like the Red Carpet Facial treatment (which reportedly costs a relatively cheap $50/£44).
In 2012, Business Insider reported that Aniston likely spends around $141,037 (£91k) per year on looking camera-ready, which includes everything from beauty treatments and haircare to hiring nutritionists and personal trainers.
Aniston also has a huge heart and has supported a number of charities over the years by donating her money and time – and the latter in itself is worth a small fortune. Some of the causes she’s supported over the years include Feeding America, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and EB Medical Research Foundation.
In summer 2020 – during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement – Aniston also donated $1 million (£757.3k) to racial justice charities.
Aniston's donation to the Black Lives Matter movement isn't the first time she's opened her wallet to support a topical cause.
In 2011, she and Theroux shelled out almost half a million dollars to Haiti, after the country was devastated by an earthquake. The actress reportedly went on to donate another $500,000 (£322k) to various organisations involved in the earthquake relief effort.
In 2017, Aniston donated $1 million (£812.2k) to relief efforts after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico.
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