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In Style is a relatively young publication, coming on the market in 1994 with the aim of making celebrity style accessible. This would seem to fit nicely with Jen’s down-to-earth style, and indeed, she has graced their cover four times so far. Here is a history of Jen’s In Style cover appearances:

January 1996

In Style first caught up with Jen during the early days of Friends, and profiled the rising star’s easygoing style and meteoric rise to fame. While Rachel’s style was a hit with viewers, Jen insisted that her own style was much simpler, favoring t-shirts and khakis over designer frocks. The magazine even went so far as to ask Jen about the widespread emulation of her hairstyle. Her response? “Yeah, I know, everyone loves it. But I’m sick of it and I don’t know what to do, chop it off or grow it long.”

September 1999

A few years on, Jen was chosen to front the “What’s Sexy Now” issue. Clad in nothing but a sheet, she certainly epitomized that ideal, and she shared some of her own thoughts on the matter. When asked what she finds sexy in a man, she said, “Quirky is sexy, like scars or chipped teeth. I also like tattoos - they’re rebellious.”

September 2002

Once again, she showed readers what sexy is. This time, she was basking in rave reviews for The Good Girl, a film that featured Jen’s very first love scene. Of costar Jake Gyllenhaal, she said, “I couldn’t ask for a better, sweeter person to be devirginized on film with.” She also shared her feelings about the end of Friends, saying that she would get “all goosey and weepy thinking about it.”

January 2006

Upon the release of Rumor Has It, Jen invited In Style along on a girls’ trip to Mexico. Here, she shared her fresh post-divorce outlook, and talked about her goals for the future, which at that time included enriching her experiences through travel, taking new steps in her career, and laying down the foundation to start a family.

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Jen continues her work on He’s Just Not That Into You; on Monday she arrived on the set in an OmniPeace shirt, then changed into something a little more bridesmaid-like.

Also, Variety brings us the announcement that Jen has signed on for yet another film. As many have speculated, she is slated to costar with Aaron Eckhart in the drama Traveling. From Variety:

Aniston will play a floral designer who works in a Seattle hotel where a charismatic self-help guru is conducting a weekend seminar on coping with grief. As they get to know each other, she factors heavily into the guru’s realization that he practices none of the principles he teaches.

Stuber/Parent’s Scott Stuber and Mary Parent will produce with Thompson. Shooting begins early next year.

Looks like Jen will be keeping very busy in the months to come!

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Even though Jen has always shined onscreen, it was her work during season 8 of Friends that really showed critics just what she is capable of. Throughout Rachel’s pregnancy storyline, Jen infused the role with the appropriate emotional depth and just the right amount of good humor, and captured perfectly the journey of a young woman unexpectedly pregnant by the man who would ultimately prove to be the love of her life. In September of 2002, she was presented with a well-deserved Emmy, and a few months later, she received a Golden Globe for her performance as well.

At that time, Jen was nursing a broken toe, having had an unfortunate run-in with an ottoman at home. However, just as she had at the People’s Choice Awards a week earlier, Jen managed to put her best foot forward anyway. She wore a glittering black halter dress (just long enough to cover her boot), with a cane to match. She completed the look with a sleek ponytail and dramatic makeup. She arrived fashionably late (thanks to the traffic) and spent very little time on the red carpet, but when her win was announced just a moment later, she made her way up to the stage and accepted her award with charm and good humor. Here’s what she later told Allure about the evening:

I was a blithering, stuttering idiot that night. No eloquence at all. The dress was falling apart. I couldn’t keep my boobs in it. My toe was still broken. The traffic was awful. Mine was the first award up. We had barely sat down when they called my name. You know what it is finally: I realize how silly all this is.

As she often does, Jen played it modest, but given the circumstances, she did very well that night. Jen has always had grace under fire, and many would say that that is one of the secrets to her staying power.

Jennifer Aniston, Golden Globes 2003

All week, we have had a wealth of pictures from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You. In just one week, she has been on both land and sea, and been both the bridesmaid and the bride. She’s also been snapped with costar Ben Affleck, and as one would suspect, they make a phenomenal pair, if only onscreen. This pattern has continued over the weekend, as pictures have surfaced of Jen suiting up to play it serious:

Then she switches to a more casual ensemble, and with it, a more carefree expression:

We’ve been incredibly lucky, and our luck is about to get even better; production on Management, Jen’s romantic comedy with Steve Zahn (who played ice dancer Duncan on Friends), begins October 7th in Oregon. As has been mentioned previously, she is poised to follow this with any of a number of promising films, and there is major talent attached to all of them. Our girl is at the start of one massive hot streak!

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Another day, another group of set pictures. This time, Jen is filming with Ben Affleck on a boat. Such a beautiful day at sea can only mean one thing . . . (plot ending spoiler under the jump)

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Some more pics from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You have surfaced:

And one that appears to be of her stand-in:

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Jen has been photographed on the set of He’s Just Not That Into You! She keeps it casual here, swapping between one cozy-looking sweater and another. It has been reported that she is having Smartwater delivered to her trailer by the case; always important to stay hydrated during those long days on set! Anyway, it is great to see her back at work! More pics below and at I’m Not Obsessed.

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To play Chicago art dealer Brooke, Jen went for a look that was polished but approachable. Her outfits were high-end and stylish in order to provide a contrast to Gary’s sloppy look, but at the same time, she maintained her everywoman appeal by sticking to wearable, comfortable pieces (save for the occasional “big date” dress). For work, she wore professional basics with ease, favoring a simple Calvin Klein aesthetic. She wore, simple, beautiful jewelry by Jennifer Meyer, and as she often does, she set off a major trend, as women everywhere sought to emulate the look. Find out more about the collection here.

Her beauty routine was also refreshingly low-key, opting for wavy locks and neutral makeup; given that it was filmed during a humid Chicago summer, it was perhaps best to keep things simple! Though she wore nothing at all in the film’s most talked-about scene, for the rest of the film she wore outfits that complimented her beauty and her status as the heart of the film.

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As scheduled, filming on He’s Just Not That Into You began on Monday, and while no Jen pics have surfaced, we’ve already seen Drew Barrymore hard at work. See this and other pics at PopSugar.

OK! goes behind the scenes with an exclusive interview with producer Nancy Juvonen. She says of Jen’s character Beth, “She’s going through one of those times in life when she’s getting knocked off her game.” Anyway, glad to see things up and running!

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St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital has long been one of Jen’s favorite causes, and at this event in August of 2003, Jen showed her support once more. Alongside TV mom Marlo Thomas, Jen participated in the second annual Runway For Life, raising funds for research and treatment of children with cancer.

She even took a leap, walking the runway for the first time, and according to top catwalker Cindy Crawford, Jen took to it naturally. On the catwalk, Jen showed off a sparkly black dress, but her red carpet ensemble was a bit more understated, although no less stunning. As is often the case, Jen not only looked good at this event, but did some good as well.

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On this sixth anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. history, it is a time to remember those we lost. From New York and Washington D.C. through the rest of the country and the world over, we mourn the lives lost and wish for nothing more than peace for all. As a nation and as humankind, we will continue to grow stronger, but we will never forget.

It’s been a while since any new Smartwater news, but it now seems that Jen and Glaceau have taken on a very worthy cause:

poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity among america’s children are at an all-time high. that’s why jennifer aniston and smartwater have teamed up with the non-profit group Action for Healthy Kids - an organization with a smart approach: make changes in schools to help students eat and drink well and exercise more.

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to make a donation to Action for Healthy Kids please send a check to:
Action for Healthy Kids
4711 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60076

www.glaceau.com

As she often does, Jen is getting involved in a great cause and ultimately, she is doing her part to make the world a better place.

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It isn’t often that your favorite celebrity becomes a literary character. However, this recent novel by C. Leigh Purtill features Jen in a very unique way, and it is an easy, yet heartfelt, read for all ages.

Meg Shanley has been raised by her older sister Lucie; with their parents gone, all they have is each other. However, through financial hardship and a multitude of relocations, Meg has found that the one constant in her life is Friends repeats every night, and sure enough, she feels that her real family is on the TV. For years now, she has written to Jennifer Aniston for the sage advice that she never seems to get from flighty Lucie, and believe it or not, Jen writes back with the kind of support that Meg only wishes that she could find at home. Then, Meg discovers a major secret, and the biggest move of all is hers alone to make.

This book is a fast, engaging read, with surprising twists and colorful characters. It is available at Amazon and at most major book retailers.

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The next few months look to be busy ones for Jen! Here is an outline of her filming schedule for the near future.

He’s Just Not That Into You This ensemble piece begins filming in LA on Monday. Jen’s ever-expanding list of costars includes Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Long.

Management October brings three weeks of filming in Madras, Oregon for this quirky comedy in which Steve Zahn plays a hotel manager who pursues Jen’s traveling art saleswoman all over the country.

Marley & Me This project, based on John Grogan’s memoir, has been slated to begin filming early in 2008; however, with costar Owen Wilson’s personal circumstances pending, this is tentative.

You Are Here This love-triangle film costarring Sam Rockwell is also set to begin filming early in the new year.

Other projects, such as Goree Girls, The Senator’s Wife and Wanted are said to be in the works, but at this time no definite plan has been set for production. Either way, we’ll be seeing a lot of Jen very soon!

Jennifer Aniston, upcoming projects, He’s Just Not That Into You, Management, Marley & Me, You Are Here

OK! spotted Jen at the Tower Bar with Drew Barrymore!

The two friends were discussing their upcoming film project, He’s Just Not That Into You, the movie they’re shooting this month with Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Connelly and possibly Ben Affleck. Drew is also starring and producing the film. This is Jen’s first movie since her self-imposed hiatus after splitting with Break-Up co-star Vince Vaughn.

They sat at a corner table after arriving at 8:30 and left separately two hours later. Jen was wearing a white cap-sleeved top — she’s never looked better. Drew wore a dress. They drank sparkling mineral water and a little white wine, and split side order of truffle fries.

“There was lots of laughing and animated discussion,” an eyewitness tells OK!

The start date (September 10) for their project is fast approaching, and I, for one, can’t wait!

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