Article From: E! Online - Gossip - Star Boards - Jennifer Aniston

She's the friend we love to imitate, whether for her hairstyle, her outfits or the flirtatious way she whines, "Ro-oss." Yes, it's more than official: America is in love with Jennifer Aniston. Amazingly, through all the hype, the daughter of soap veteran John Aniston (Days of Our Lives) has somehow remained grounded: dating the same guy--actor Tate Donovan --for more than a year and choosing her feature projects extra carefully. While some of her co-stars jumped at top billing, Aniston opted for supporting roles in smaller films (Edward Burns' She's the One). But this summer, the native New Yorker throws caution to the wind and takes the lead. Aniston stars in Fox's romantic comedy, Picture Perfect, opposite Kevin Bacon and soon-to-be-household-name Jay Mohr (aka Tom Cruise's foil in Jerry Maguire). And so the pressure is on to see if America's television sweetheart can stand her own at the multiplex. Judging from the eager questions we got from you, Aniston can breathe a sigh of relief. But before you rush out to catch her on the big screen, we've got her here on the other small screen. So, without further ado, here comes some questions...

From beagleboy: Describe a typical night with Jennifer Aniston?
Jennifer: Well, I work during the day, then head home for dinner and study lines for the next day. Not so glamorous, huh?

From vulken: Before you became famous, did you have to work any odd jobs? If so, what was the worst job and what was the best?
I was a waitress in a restaurant on the Upper West Side. Depending on the day, it was the worst and best job I ever had.

From scottswan: What type of music do you listen to?
Aerosmith, U2, Counting Crows and Sarah McLachlan.

From sclover: What is your favorite all-time movie and your favorite movie of this summer?
I really love Wuthering Heights and Fame. As for this summer, I haven't had time to see many films, but I did really like My Best Friend's Wedding.

From stephm: What book is on your nightstand at the moment?
Angela's Ashes.

From tedra: What did you do for fun during your Friends hiatus?
I took a bike tour of Provence, France, for two weeks and had a blast. Then I had to go directly to work on Object of My Affection, which we are currently filming in New York.

From angewh: Of all the episodes of Friends, which is your favorite and why?
I have so many it's hard to pick, but I love the episode where Ross and Rachel break up, as well as the one where they get together.

From wranglers: Are you and Ross going to get back together?
I don't know yet, but I'll find out soon when I go back to work.

From smoocat: What's it like to wake up and see your face pasted everywhere and have people discussing your love life or your hairstyle?
It is always weird to see yourself onscreen or in magazines. It's almost as if the image I see is another person and not the real me I know. The intrusion on my personal life does sometimes get to me, but I realize it comes with the job.

From saysie: What outgoing message do you leave on your answering machine at home?
Beep!

From shonda: What kinds of clothes do you like to wear in real life?
Very casual. I have to be comfortable in them--jeans, long skirts, T-shirts and sweatpants.

From rchlrules: What do you like to do in your spare time?
Hang out with my boyfriend, friends and puppy--also, catch up with my family.

From bronwenijbs: Do you ever get the chance to go online? If so, do you ever lurk in chat rooms or check out the Web pages dedicated to you and Friends?
Yes, and it's always fun to see what everyone has to say. When I first started browsing, I became addicted. Now I don't have the time to "surf" like I used to.

From smiley345: What's your favorite type of coffee?
Hot!!

From potsy: If you found a time machine with only two buttons--one that would put you 100 years in the future and one that would put you 100 years in the past--which would you push and why?
I would go 100 years in the future, because I am confident that we as a human race will eventually get our act together and make this planet a better place. If we went 100 years back, I think I would miss a lot of our modern-day conveniences.

From mariarose: If you weren't acting, what profession would you be in and why?
Honestly, I can't imagine not acting. It's what inspires me and makes me happy--even before Friends. And now the success of the show has allowed me to do other projects.

From daysfan: Do you think you and your dad will ever work together? Would you want to work with him?
Absolutely. Maybe someday we will find a project to work on together.