Did you know Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green was swapped with another actress in FRIENDS? Deets inside

Jennifer Aniston, the renowned actress known for her portrayal of Rachel Green in the beloved sitcom FRIENDS, was once placed at the center of a jaw-dropping revelation as per a report by Hindustan Times. Reportedly, there are instances where her iconic character was inexplicably replaced by another actress in not one, but multiple episodes of the show. 

Did they actually replace Jennifer Aniston with a different actress in some episodes of FRIENDS?

According to a report from HT, the incident in question took place during the ninth season of the show, in a particular episode titled The One With The Mugging. In this specific scene, Rachel burst into Monica's apartment brimming with excitement to share some thrilling news with Joey. However, viewers with an uncanny knack for spotting details couldn't help but notice something rather peculiar – for a brief moment, Jennifer Aniston's portrayal of Rachel Green seemed to morph into an entirely different and unidentified actress. What's more, this mysterious stand-in wasn't even wearing the same beloved attire that we've come to associate with the character over the years.

Still from FRIENDS

Another instance of this mysterious switch occurred in the same season, in the episode titled The One with the Sharks. During a conversation between Monica and Rachel about unconventional fetishes, an entirely different woman can be seen sitting beside Monica in a subsequent shot. This actress featured a distinct hairstyle and was dressed in a dark blue top, a far cry from Rachel's trademark curly hair and yellow attire. The reasons behind these apparently unremarkable replacements remain shrouded in secrecy.

Still from FRIENDS

Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green

Jennifer's portrayal of Rachel earned her an Emmy award, and the sitcom is still loved by fans today.

Additionally, Aniston has received praise for her performance as Rachel due to her excellent comedic timing and her ability to convey both vulnerability and strength in her character, what's more is that her hairstyle on the show, famously known as "The Rachel," became a cultural sensation and was widely copied by many.