Jennifer Aniston once did the gig of a parcel delivery person (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Picture this: a young Aniston steering through the chaotic jungle of NYC as a bike messenger for a single day. She dropped this hilarious throwback during her sit-down on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show.
“I was a bike messenger for a day in New York City,” Aniston confessed, flashing her iconic smile. Can you even imagine? One moment she’s zipping around the bustling streets; the next, she’s starring in some of the biggest TV shows ever. But this wasn’t a breezy bike ride through Central Park—oh no! This was the real deal, and let’s just say Aniston was totally unprepared for the madness ahead.
She shared how she landed this gig: “I worked at an advertising agency after school. My mom actually worked there.” So when the regular bike messenger ghosted on the job, Aniston jumped in. “To make extra money, I would do odd jobs,” she said, completely underestimating the wildness that awaited her. “They asked if I could ride a bike, and I boldly said yes.”
Hold up. Central Park? Totally manageable. Fifth Avenue with its honking taxis and throngs of pedestrians? Not so much! “In my brain, I don’t know how I survived the day,” she admitted, and honestly, who can blame her? Juggling packages while dodging cabs is no easy feat. “I think I might have gotten into a cab just to finish the day,” she joked. Now that’s some real NYC grit right there!
As the laughter erupted, Aniston wrapped it up with a cheeky, “I don’t know what happened to the bike. It’s all a blur.” Classic Jen—always leaving us wanting more. This funny little story is a perfect reminder that even Hollywood stars started somewhere—and sometimes that “somewhere” is a delightful mess!
Now, as Jennifer Aniston struts back into the spotlight, she’s promoting the second season of The Morning Show, where she nails the role of fierce news anchor Alex Levy. Based on Brian Stelter’s book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV, this series is bursting with drama and ambition, giving viewers a juicy peek behind the curtain of the broadcasting biz. Season two dropped on Apple TV+ on September 17, and trust us, it’s already making some serious waves!
But let’s rewind for a moment. Before the glitz and glamour, Aniston’s early career was peppered with off-Broadway gigs and plenty of odd jobs. She even held a part-time telemarketing position and got her first taste of film with an uncredited role in the disaster Mac and Me. Let’s not forget the television shows that fizzled out quicker than a flat soda—she had a string of flops before landing the role that would change everything.
Enter FRIENDS. Initially in the running for Monica, fate had other plans, and Rachel Green was born. Aniston captured hearts and laughs, becoming a pop culture icon for a generation. With ten seasons of romantic misadventures and friendship goals, she became the gal everyone wanted to be friends with.
So the next time you see Jennifer Aniston lighting up your screen, remember her chaotic day as a bike messenger—a reminder that sometimes the path to stardom is just as unpredictable as navigating the streets of NYC. Who knows what other surprises her journey holds?
