Since rising to stardom as Rachel Green on the hit NBC show Friends in 1994, Jennifer Aniston has been incredibly popular. At the 2019 People’s Choice Awards in LA, she expressed her gratitude to the show for all the doors it opened for her. The 50-year-old actress became emotional as she looked back on her journey and the unwavering support of her fans who have stood by her throughout her career, leading her to receive the prestigious People’s Icon Award.

Celebrated: Jennifer Aniston was given the prestigious People’s Icon Award at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles on a memorable Sunday night. Adam Sandler, her co-star in the popular Netflix film Murder Mystery, had the pleasure of presenting the award to Aniston. During his speech, Sandler affectionately referred to the actress as ‘one of my closest friends’ and praised her for not only being beautiful but also for being an ‘exceptionally compassionate role model with a heart of gold’. Expressing his love for Aniston and their collaboration on movies, he expressed his hope for more joint projects in the future. Aniston, in turn, expressed her gratitude for the ‘extraordinary privilege’ of being recognized with the Icon Award.

Adam Sandler, who starred alongside her in the Netflix film Murder Mystery, commended Jennifer Aniston by awarding her the trophy. He described her as ‘one of my closest friends’ and a ‘remarkably compassionate person to look up to.’

Friends: The duo embraced each other affectionately in the spotlight.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the 50-year-old actress expressed her gratitude for being honored with the Icon Award. Aniston, in her acceptance speech, shared how special the People’s Choice Awards are to her amidst the sea of accolades in Hollywood.

She humorously quipped about actors not doing it for the money but for the audience, the fans. Reflecting on her iconic status, she credited her time on Friends for shaping her career and helping her reach this pinnacle.

Aniston didn’t forget to mention her new show, The Morning Show, and expressed her heartfelt thanks to her loyal fans for their unwavering support throughout her journey.

During her acceptance speech, Aniston expressed her appreciation for the People’s Choice Awards, stating that while this town gives out many awards, this particular one holds a special place in her heart. Throughout the years, she has been honored with a total of seven People’s Choice Awards.

Aniston attributed her success to her friends, saying, “I only consider myself an icon because I was part of a legendary show with an amazing cast and a memorable hairstyle.”

A popular TV show helped her succeed: ‘Friends was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am grateful for. Without the amazing show and talented cast, I wouldn’t be where I am today,’ she said gratefully.

Expressing her gratitude to her fans, she said, “Thank you for being a part of this journey, thank you for your unwavering support.” Jennifer Aniston was recently honored with the People’s Icon Award, making her only the second recipient of this prestigious recognition. The award was first introduced in 2018 and was last presented to Melissa McCarthy.

E! described Aniston as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, known for portraying memorable and relatable characters throughout her career. They praised her ability to seamlessly shift between comedy and drama, both on television and in movies, leading to her being awarded The People’s Icon of 2019.

With a string of successful films under her belt such as Office Space, Along Came Polly, Bruce Almighty, Marley & Me, Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers, and Cake, Aniston’s talent has been recognized with numerous accolades including seven People’s Choice Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy.

Recognition: Aniston was honored with the People’s Icon Award for being a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, known for bringing to life some of the most memorable and universally loved characters of our generation.