Jennifer Aniston got her big break when she was cast as the funny, spoiled waitress Rachel Green on Friends. The series, which centers on six friends in New York City, premiered in 1994 and soon ranked among the most-watched shows on television. Rachel’s on-and-off relationship with Ross Geller (played by David Schwimmer) became one of the show’s more popular storylines. For her portrayal of Rachel, Aniston received an Emmy Award (2002) and a Golden Globe Award (2003).

Source: Britannica