Jennifer Aniston’s $40k-per-episode salary on Friends didn’t make her fall head over heels for every part of Rachel Green. Despite the big bucks and the show’s iconic status, the actress admitted there was one thing about Rachel that made her cringe more than cozy up. As Friends drifts into nostalgia, Aniston’s honest take on Rachel’s quirks adds a fresh spin to the show’s legacy.
Buckle up as we uncover why Aniston had beef with a specific part of her role, even though Rachel’s style and drama were TV gold.
Jennifer Aniston’s Surprising Take on the Iconic ‘The Rachel’ Haircut
Remember Rachel Green’s classic 90s hairstyle that almost all women seemed to have worn at some point? You may be surprised that Jennifer Aniston, the actress who portrayed the character on FRIENDS for 10 seasons, wasn’t particularly fond of those characteristic looks.
While Aniston’s character was a major fashionista on screen, there was one trend that the actress wasn’t feeling behind the scenes. The seemingly effortless ‘The Rachel’ cut, with its layers and flicks, was apparently a high-maintenance nightmare. Think spending your mornings tangled in a hairbrush and praying for a miracle (or your hairstylist’s magic touch).
“I was not a fan of ‘The Rachel’,” Aniston confessed to Glamour magazine in a surprising revelation. “That was kind of cringe-y for me.” Apparently, even a hefty FRIENDS paycheck (reportedly around $40,000 per episode by the later seasons) couldn’t make up for the daily struggle of maintaining that iconic look.
Aniston’s frustration stemmed from the hairstyle’s complexity. Despite its apparent simplicity, only a skilled stylist could have achieved those flawless layers and that distinctive bounce. It’s kind of mesmerizing how the lady who looked the best in ‘The Rachel’ hairstyle actually thought it gave her more ‘cringe’ than confidence.
From $22.5K to $1M Per Episode: Aniston’s Paycheck Evolution on FRIENDS
Jennifer Aniston started small in FRIENDS Season 1, bringing home a mere $22.5k per episode (via parade.com). But by season two, her talent and the show’s growing popularity meant a raise to $40k an episode. The cast got even savvier by season three, leveraging their collective power to secure a significant jump to $75k per episode.
This smart move proved to be a game-changer, paving the way for even bigger paydays. By the final two seasons, Aniston and her co-stars were television royalty, commanding a cool $1M per episode! That’s a financial transformation that even Monica Geller’s organizational skills would be proud of!
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