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Aniston's plans changed, however, after auditioning for Friends, a sitcom that was set to debut on NBC's 1994 – 1995 fall lineup.

The producers of the show originally wanted Aniston to audition for the role of Monica Geller, but Courteney Cox was considered to be better suited to the role.

Thus, Aniston was cast as Rachel Green.

She was also offered a spot as a featured player on Saturday Night Live, but turned it down to do Friends.

She played the character of Rachel from 1994 until the show ended in 2004.