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Aniston rejected SNL for Friends, regrets attitude
8 Dec
Summary
- Jennifer Aniston turned down Saturday Night Live offer.
- She felt she was young, dumb, and self-righteous then.
- Aniston believed women weren't respected on SNL then.
Jennifer Aniston has shared a humorous anecdote about declining an offer to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live" prior to her career-defining role on "Friends." During a podcast appearance, she admitted to a youthful arrogance, recalling that she questioned the show's treatment of women at the time.
Aniston candidly stated she felt she was "hot s***" and told "SNL" head Lorne Michaels she would only consider joining if it were in an era akin to Gilda Radner's tenure. She has previously recounted this story, mentioning friends on the show may have influenced her negative perception of its gender dynamics during that period.
Looking back, Aniston poked fun at her own past bravado, acknowledging the absurdity of her critique to Michaels. Despite the initial rejection, she has since hosted "Saturday Night Live" twice and expressed a fondness for the program, ultimately seeing her career path as serendipitous.
