Jennifer Aniston Just Brought Back Her Iconic 2000s Layers

It’s easy to make the argument that celebrities are cultural icons. But Jennifer Aniston’s hair has made so many headlines—and inspired so many haircuts—that it’s become a cultural icon in itself. When Aniston starred in the ’90s sitcom Friends, her Rachel Green layered bob was so popular everyone referred to it on a first-name basis. Since then, an estimated 11 million fans have flooded salons, asking for “the Rachel.” And even after her stint on Friends, Aniston has continued to deliver stunning hair moments.

After she outgrew the Rachel cut, Aniston was known for her long layered hair and her signature blonde highlights. The hairstyle was very beachy and very 2000s—a big departure from her short ’90s hair. While the classic hairstyle has long been the staple of Aniston’s look (and she just recently brought it back), the actress has also experimented with different hairstyles throughout the years. She’s donned side bangs, sleek bobs, and indie sleaze curls. At one point, she event went on record saying how much she despised her Rachel Green bob—so it’s little surprise she’s wanted to break free from the hairstyle and try new cuts.

To our shock, Jennifer Aniston brought back her fan-favorite Rachel Green bob in April. She debuted her shorter hair at the 2024 Golden Globes—and then cut her hair even shorter for the 2024 SAG Awards. Although we’ll always love the original Rachel bob, Aniston’s haircut then felt like an elevated, modern version of it.

And because Aniston can’t stick to one style for too long, she reverted back to her 2000s long layers just this month. Whether it’s her bob growing out, or sneaky extensions (we’ll never know), it’s safe to say her long hair is the one look she can’t stay away from. While it’s been fun to reminisce about her Rachel Green days, we have to admit—her layers are just as iconic as her ’90s bob. And if her long hair isn’t your personal fave, rest assured Jennifer Aniston has given us tons of hair inspo throughout the years.