Jennifer Anistonhas been a beloved figure in Hollywood, especially renowned for her roles in romantic comedies. Her natural charisma, impeccable comedic timing, and relatable charm have made her a standout star in this genre, captivating audiences worldwide. From her iconic role as Rachel Green inFriendsto her delightful performances in films, Aniston has consistently brought warmth and humor to the screen. Her romantic comedies often blend humor, heart, and relatable scenarios, making them perfect for repeat viewings.
Over the years, Aniston has starred in many romantic comedies that have become fan favorites. These films show her versatility as an actress, whether she’s navigating the complexities of love inThe Break-Up, charming audiences with her ferret inAlong Came Polly, or delivering heartfelt moments inMarley & Me. Each movie offers a unique take on romance and relationships, with Aniston’s wonderful performances at the center. For fans of feel-good films that can be enjoyed over and over again, these Jennifer Aniston romantic comedies are must-watches and re-watches.
10’The Object of My Affection' (1998)
With Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, and Allison Janney
The Object of My Affectionis a romantic comedy-drama directed byNicholas Hytner, featuring Aniston andPaul Rudd. Adapted fromStephen McCauley’s book, the film garnered mixed reviews and achieved moderate box office success. The movie follows George (Rudd) and Nina (Aniston), who appear to be the perfect couple, sharing a cozy Brooklyn apartment and a passion for ballroom dancing. They have a deep affection for each other, but there’s just one catch: George is gay. When Nina reveals she’s pregnant, the situation becomes even more complicated. George, longing for some unconditional affection, faces the prospect of becoming a dad to Nina’s child.
The concept of “extended family” is explored, and while some relational clichés are addressed, the finale ties everything together in a relatively agreeable, though unconventional, manner. Some years after the film, Aniston and Rudd reunited on the TV seriesFriends,whenRudd joined the iconic gang as Mike, Phoebe’s boyfriend and eventual husband.
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9’Along Came Polly' (2004)
With Ben Stiller and Philip Seymour Hoffman
Along Came Pollyis a romantic comedy film written and directed byJohn Hamburg. The film features an ensemble cast includingBen Stiller,Philip Seymour Hoffman,Hank Azaria, andAlec Baldwin. In this movie, Reuben Feffer (Stiller) believes he’s found the love of his life, but his honeymoon takes a disastrous turn when he catches his wife cheating with a scuba instructor. Heartbroken, Reuben returns home to piece his life back together. During a night out with hiscrazy best friend, Sandy Lyle (Seymour Hoffman), he runs into an old school friend, Polly Prince (Aniston). Instantly drawn to her, Reuben tries to win Polly’s affection, but his risk-averse nature and an unexpected visitor make the task challenging.
At one point, Jennifer Aniston was simultaneously filmingFriends(1994),Bruce Almighty, andAlong Came Polly. In an interview, Aniston mentioned that her reasons for taking on this movie were to work with her friend Stiller and to have the opportunity to dance salsa. Curiously, Stiller was also in Friends as Tommy, Rachel’s date who she brings to see Joey’s (Matt LeBlanc) play.
8’The Switch' (2010)
With Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, and Juliette Lewis
The Switchis a romantic comedy directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, also known forOffice Christmas Party(2016). The screenplay is based on Jeffrey Eugenides' short story “Baster,” which was published inThe New Yorkerin 1996. The film stars Aniston,Jason Bateman, and child actorThomas Robinson, withPatrick Wilson,Juliette Lewis, andJeff Goldblumin significant supporting roles.
Based in New York City, Kassie (Aniston) decides to have a child using artificial insemination, which Wally (Bateman) secretly disapproves of due to his unspoken feelings for her. At Kassie’s insemination party, a drunk Wally accidentally swaps the sperm donor’s sample with his own. After the crazy night, Wally wakes up with no memory of the incident, and Kassie soon moves away, believing New York City isn’t ideal for raising a child. Seven years later, Kassie returns with her son, Sebastian (Robinson), and as she tries to involve the original donor (Patrick Wilson) in their lives, Wally begins to notice striking similarities between himself and Sebastian.
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7’Picture Perfect' (1997)
With Kevin Bacon and Jay Mohr
Picture Perfect is a romantic comedy directed by Glenn Gordon Caron and featuring Aniston,Jay Mohr,Kevin Bacon,Illeana Douglas,Olympia Dukakis, andAnne Twomey. Kate (Aniston) is focused on advancing her career at Mercer Advertising but is overlooked for a promotion due to her lack of stability, being single and unattached. A fabricated story about her engagement to Nick (Mohr), a man she just met at a friend’s wedding, initially benefits her, even garnering the attention of a colleague she has always admired. However, events take an unexpected turn, compelling her to introduce her supposed fiancé to her boss.
It is alleged that Aniston had a difficult working relationship with Mohr, treating him unkindly on set. Mohr mentioned in a 2010 interview and later on his podcast that Aniston berated him from the first day of rehearsal, expressing displeasure with his casting. According to Mohr, her negative behavior persisted throughout the production.
6’Bruce Almighty' (2003)
With Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, and Philip Baker Hall
In one of his funniest performances, Jim Carreyis the star ofBruce Almighty,a fantasy comedy directed byTom Shadyac. Carrey is Bruce Nolan, a struggling television reporter who confronts God (played byMorgan Freeman) about his handling of the world. Bruce is then given the chance to take on the role of God for a week, surprising his girlfriend Grace (Aniston) with his odd behavior.While having the powers of God may seem fun at the beginning, Bruce finds out that this could compromise his relationship with his friends, colleagues, and with Grace.
Philip Baker Hall,Tony Bennett, andSteve Carrellalso co-star in the film, which marks the third collaboration between Shadyac and Carrey, followingAce Ventura: Pet Detective(1994) andLiar Liar(1997). The monkey used in the alley scene also appeared inOutbreak(1995) and famously played Marcel on the television seriesFriends, where Aniston starred. Additionally, the monkey co-starred with Jim Carrey in bothAce Venturamovies.
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5’Mother’s Day' (2016)
With Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, and Jason Sudeikis
Directed byGarry Marshall,Mother’s Dayis a romantic dramedy film, with an all-star cast, including Aniston, Kate Hudson, Shay Mitchell, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, and Britt Robertson. This movie portrays a group of individuals navigating various challenges, leading to Mother’s Day. Sandy (Aniston), a divorced mother, doesn’t like to see her ex-husband’s new wife becoming involved with their sons. Jesse (Hudson) struggles with revealing her marriage to her conservative parents, leading to unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Kristin (Roberston) contemplates marriage while dealing with unresolved personal issues, and Bradley (Sudeikis) struggles to cope with his teenage daughters' growing independence following the loss of their mother.
The film is Robertson’s second collaboration with Aniston, as they previously worked together inCake(2014).Known for his comedic roles, Sudeikisjoins Aniston for their fifth movie together, afterThe Bounty Hunter(2010),Horrible Bosses(2011),We’re the Millers(2013) andHorribleBosses 2(2014).
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4’Marley and Me' (2008)
With Owen Wilson and Alan Arkin
Marley & Meis a heartwarming comedy-drama directed byDavid Frankeland adapted fromJohn Grogan’s bestselling memoir. Released on August 23, 2025, the film broke records with thelargest Christmas Day box officeat $14.75 million. The movie follows the life of John (Owen Wilson) and Jennifer Grogan (Aniston), two writers relocating to Florida. In an effort to distract Jennifer from her “biological clock,” John surprises her with a puppy. Marley, a growing Labrador retriever, is endlessly energetic and mischievous and never outgrowing his puppy behavior. While John finds inspiration in Marley’s surprises for his newspaper column, the dog’s lack of discipline keeps testing the patience of the entire family as they navigate life and parenthood alongside their beloved pet.
Twenty-two dogs went to play Marley. The film resonates with audiences for its genuine portrayal of the ups and downs of family life, theunconditional love between dogs and their owners, and the emotional growth that comes with shared experiences and inevitable farewells. It’s a reminder of the profound impact pets can have on our lives, with Wilson and Aniston giving wonderful performances.
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3’Just Go with It' (2011)
With Adam Sandler, Brooklyn Decker, and Nicole Kidman
Directed byDennis Dugan,Just Go with Itis a romantic comedy, starring and produced byAdam Sandler. The movie follows Danny (Sandler), a plastic surgeon who avoids commitment by telling every woman he dates that he is married. When he meets Palmer (Brooklyn Decker), whom he sees as a potential long-term partner, his lie threatens their relationship. To keep her, he convinces his assistant Katherine (Aniston) to pose as his wife when Palmer insists on meeting his family. A series of misunderstandings leads them all on an unexpected trip to Hawaii, where truths and feelings come to light.
This marks the initial collaboration between Sandler and Aniston. They had known each other since the 1990s, before both becoming famous, through mutual friends. Aniston watched Sandler perform at the Improv and attended his wedding in 2003. Additionally, during Sandler’s tenure onSaturday Night Live, he attempted to persuade Aniston to join the cast, but she declined in favor of joiningFriends.
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2’The Break-up' (2006)
With Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau
The Break-Upis a romantic comedy-drama film directed byPeyton Reed, who also directedYes Man(2008) andAnt-Manand its sequels. The movie follows Brooke Meyers (Aniston), an art dealer, who feels neglected by her immature boyfriend Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn). Gary runs a tourism business with his brothers and lives a care-free life. When Brooke decides to end the relationship to make Gary realize her worth, misunderstandings start between the ex-couple. Both start following ill-advised suggestions from their loved ones, sparking a battle between the sexes with no clear resolution in sight.
This movie takes a different angle onhow it portrays a couple dealing with a break-up, full of misunderstandings and loads of drama. However, Aniston remarked that upon receiving the screenplay, it was clear that it was written by men. Over two weeks of rehearsals, she and Vaughn engaged in improvisation sessions, which allowed the writers to take notes and incorporate what Aniston described as the “female perspective” into the story.Vaughn’s natural comedic timingand Aniston’s charisma blend perfectly, making them a funny and relatable ex-couple.
1’We’re the Millers'
With Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter
We’re the Millersis a film directed byRawson M. Thurber, and featuring several stars, including Aniston, Sudeikis,Emma Roberts,Will Poulter,Nick Offerman,Kathryn Hahn,Molly Quinn, andEd Helms. Inthis hilarious comedy, David (Sudeikis), a pot dealer, has his drug money stolen by a street thug. He creates a plan, having him with a fake family smuggle a large shipment of weed from Mexico to the US. To execute his scheme, he hires Rose (Aniston), a stripper who lives in his building, as part of the act. Facing financial desperation, she reluctantly agrees to pose as his wife if she gets paid. Additionally, he recruits two teenagers (Roberts and Poulter) to pose as their children, creating the perfect fake family of four. As they navigate through the border and encounter several comedic situations, their fabricated family dynamic becomes increasingly tangled, especially when they cross paths with a real family.
Aniston’s portrayal inWe’re the Millersmarks her second film where she’s recruited to form a fake family, following her role inJust Go With It. The film was a box office success and garnered nominations for four People’s Choice Awards and six MTV Movie Awards, ultimately securing two wins.
