When ‘Rachel’ Jennifer Aniston Navigated NYC’s Chaotic Streets As A Parcel Delivery Girl, “To Make Extra Money, I Would…”

Before captivating audiences as Rachel Green on Friends, Jennifer Aniston had her fair share of unconventional jobs, including a one-day stint as a bike messenger in New York City. In a humorous recollection on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Aniston revealed that she took on the gig to earn some extra money while working at an advertising agency where her mother also worked.

When the agency’s regular bike messenger failed to show up, she volunteered, despite having no real experience navigating the busy streets of NYC on a bike. With her signature charm, she described the chaotic experience of dodging cabs and pedestrians, joking that she might have ended up in a cab just to survive the day.

Aniston’s journey from odd jobs to stardom is a testament to her resilience and work ethic. Long before she became a household name, her career was filled with off-Broadway roles and early TV shows that failed to take off.

However, her perseverance paid off when she landed the role of Rachel Green, a part that would launch her into the spotlight. Now, with a successful career that includes leading roles in acclaimed series like The Morning Show, Aniston’s story is a reminder that even Hollywood icons had to start somewhere—sometimes in the most unexpected ways.