[PHOTOS] 2016's Been a Great & Difficult Year for Jennifer

A look back on some of the actresses shining moments of the year 2016...

JANUARY

Jennifer and her new husband screenwriter/actor Justin Theroux ring in the New Year as their first year of being husband and wife celebrating in Aspen, Colorado with Theroux posting a photo of them on his Instagram account.

FEBRUARY

Jennifer reunites with her fellow former 'Friends' co-stars including actress Courteney Cox, actress/comedienne Lisa Kudrow, actor Matt LeBlanc and actor/director David Schwimmer (all but actor/comedian Matthew Perry were able to attend) during the NBC's 'Must See TV: All-Star James Burrows Tribute'.

MARCH

She appears on the cover of fashion magazine Harper's BAZAAR.

APRIL

People magazine names her as the World's Most Beautiful Woman of the Year.

MAY

Aniston announces the death of her estranged mother former model/actress Nancy Dow. Spending most of their years estranged from one another, but in her final days Jennifer said: "The experience was extraordinary. I was literally in her hospital bed with her, giving her morphine, cradling her like a baby. You know, it was a tough relationship. We had a tumultuous experience, but never did we not love each other, and I feel that we now deeper connection, having gone through that. It was such a beautiful full circle, taking care of her toward the end. Afterward, you kind of sit back and you go, 'Gosh, all of those silly fights, all of that wasted time, all of that stubborn behavior.' I learned so much about her after that broke my heart. She just wanted to be loved, but she didn't know how, what that looked like."

JUNE

(2006) The Break-Up

'The Break-Up' celebrated it's 10-year anniversary, a role which earned Jennifer her first People's Choice award (outside of her previous 4 for Favorite Female Television Performer for 'Friends') she won for Favorite Female Movie Star.

JULY

Jennifer is honored at the 46th Annual Giffoni Film Festival where she is award the Experience award for her excellence in career achievement.

AUGUST

She celebrates her 1-year anniversary with her new husband Justin.

SEPTEMBER

She weighs in on her ex-husband film actor Brad Pitt's divorce from his second wife actress/director Angelina Jolie - with Aniston commenting: "Yeah, that's karma for you!" upon learning the news.

OCTOBER

Aniston attends the Entertainment Weekly PopFest to promote her comedy/holiday-ensemble film 'Office Christmas Party'.

NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER

She appears on the cover of the winter issue of Marie Claire magazine

[PHOTOS] Then and Now: PEOPLE magazine's Most Beautiful and Sexiest Man Alive

We're turning the clock back a full 10-years to see who the Most Beautiful and Sexiest Man Alive were in the year 2006 versus now in 2016.

THEN - 2006
Most Beautiful [2006] - Angelina Jolie

(2006) People magazine: 100 Most Beautiful - Angelina Jolie

May 8, 2006 People magazine named actress/director Angelina Jolie as one of the 100 Most Beautiful People of the Year. What makes her so beautiful? Having previously starred in one of the hottest blockbuster films last year in the action/romance film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" what's sexier than a woman who knows how to handle a gun?

Sexiest Man Alive [2006] - George Clooney

(2006) People magazine: Sexiest Man Alive - George Clooney

November 27, 2006 People magazine named actor George Clooney as the Sexiest Man Alive of the Year. What makes him so sexy? He's one of the original silver-haired foxes, Clooney is known for his comedic charm in film roles - and having just won the Oscar for his supporting role in "Syriana", we'd say that's pretty sexy.

NOW - 2016

Most Beautiful [2016] - Jennifer Aniston

(2016) People magazine: World's Most Beautiful Woman - Jennifer Aniston

May 2, 2016 People magazine names actress Jennifer Aniston as the World's Most Beautiful Woman of the Year. What makes her so beautiful? Marking her second crowing (she was first crowned as the most beautiful in 2004 amongst 50 other celebrities) Beautiful inside and out, Aniston shared with us how she defines inner beauty: "Inner confidence. Peace. Kindness. Honesty. A life well-lived. Beauty is really learning to love every single thing about yourself."

Sexiest Man Alive [2016] - Dwayne Johnson

(2016) People magazine: Sexiest Man Alive - Dwayne Johnson

November 28, 2016 People magazine names actor Dwayne Johnson as the Sexiest Man Alive of the Year. What makes him so sexy? One of Hollywood's most popular demanded celebrities he's starred on the little screen and the big screen this year - starring on one of HBO's hottest shows 'Ballers', and doing two films: as the bronze in comedy/action film 'Central Intelligence', and loaning his voice (speaking and singing) in Disney's 'Moana'. Is there anything he can't do?

[NEWS] Jennifer Gets In on Katy Perry and Orlando Blooms Relationship

actor Orlando Bloom with singer Katy Perry

"One way to know your favorite celebrity couple is officially on again? Social media trolling. In this case singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom - and - Jennifer Aniston? Bloom has been busy celebrating the 15th anniversary of the 'Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' by posting throwback photo after throwback photo of his time spent in Middle-earth on his Instagram account.

Katy Perry and Jennifer at the "Office Christmas Party" premiere

His rumored girlfriend, singer Katy Perry, apparently had some time on her hands. Bloom himself posted: "15 years ago today, #TheLordOfTheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit theaters, and the rest, as you know, is history. check the link in my bio for more photos!"

orlandobloom: "15 years ago today, #TheLordOfTheRings: The Fellow Ship of the Ring hit theaters, and the rest, as you know, is history. check the link in my bio for more photos!"

In the comments section on Bloom's Instagram account she posted a collage of Bloom transforming him into his 'Lord of the Rings' character Legolas, Perry felt compelled to note a startling similarity between Orlando and...actress Jennifer Aniston? She compared Aniston's blond tresses to Blooms wig. The caption read: "You look like Jen Aniston on the lower right babe," Perry wrote among many adoring 'LOTR' commenters, many of who wholeheartedly agreed with Katy."

[NEWS] Jennifer Is No Longer a Haircare Mongul

Jennifer for Living Proof with hairstylist Chris McMillian

article by: Alex Apatoff

PEOPLE magazine
"Jennifer Aniston may be many things to many people, but as of now, she is no longer a hair product executive. Cosmetics giant Unilever has bought Living Proof, the hair care line in which she's had a stake since 2012, and she will no longer be associated with the brand. WWD reported the sale Friday a representative for the brand told PeopleStyle, noting: "Though terms of the exact sale aren't available, Jennifer will no longer maintain her share in or affiliation with the Massachusetts-based company due to Unilever's 100% stake in the brand. We aren't able to comment further on the deal." 

(2013) Jennifer spokes modeling for Living Proof hair care product

Unilever has been adding to its 'prestige' portfolio in 2017, acquiring luxury beauty brands including Kate Somerville and Murad, but this will be its first 'prestige' hair care purchase (Unilever currently owns brands including Suave, Dove and Tresemme). Aniston not only was a part owner of the brand, but she also served as its best spokes model for years (thanks in large part to her very famous hair). She also served as de facto researche, telling PeopleStyle: "I test hair products on my friends like they're Barbie dolls!," admitting, "my current more low-maintenance look (thanks to the brand) is much more my speed than 'The Rachel' look, I made famous". No word on what brand is ready to step in to be there for her now that she's no longer a Living Proof loyalist."

[BOX OFFICE] 'Office Christmas Party' Is Amongst the Top #10 Films This Week

Moana

Moana

Genre: Animated | Comedy | Family
Starring: Auli'l Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jermaine Clement, Nichole Scherzinger
MPAA Rating: PG | V (peril, some scary images and brief thematic elements) | Parental Guidance Suggest - Some material may not be suitable for young children.
Plot: In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maul reaches an impetuous Cheiftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek the demigod to set things right.

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Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party

Genre: Comedy | Holiday
Starring: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T. J. Miller, Jillian Bell, Vanessa Bayer, Courtney B. Vance Rob Corddry, Abbey Lee, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung, Randall Park, Da'vine Joy Randolph, Karan Soni, Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston
MPAA Rating: R | L, SC, D (language including crude humor and reference, sexual content including graphic nudity, and drug use) | Restricted - People under 17 years of age may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Plot:

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Genre: Action | Adventure | Fantasy
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Dan Fogler, Erza Miller

MPAA Rating: PG-13 | V (fantasy action violence) | Parental Guidance Strongly Cautioned - Parents are urged to be cautious as some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13 years of age.
Plot: The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.

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Arrival

Arrival

Genre: Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi
Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien, Tzi Ma
MPAA Rating: PG-13 | L (brief strong language) | Parental Guidance Strongly Cautioned - Parents are urged to be cautious as some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13 years of age.
Plot: A linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications.

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Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

Genre: Action | Adventure | Fantasy
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt
MPAA Rating: PG-13 | V (for science fiction violence and action throughout including an intense crash sequence) | Parental Guidance Strongly Cautioned - Parents are urged to be cautious as some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13 years of age.
Plot: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of mystic arts.

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Allied

Allied

Genre: Action | Drama | Romance
Starring: Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Xavier De Guillebon, Camille Cottin, Vincent Lattorre, August Diehl
MPAA Rating: R | V, L, SC, D (violence, some sexuality including nudity, language and brief drug use) | Restricted - People under 17 years of age may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Plot: An intelligence officer and a female French Resistance fighter's relationship is tested by the pressures of war after they reunite in London during 1942.

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Nocturnal Animals

Nocturnal Animals

Genre: Drama | Thriller
Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Armie Hammer, Laura Linney, Michael Sheen
MPAA Rating: R | V, SC, L (violence, menace, sexual content including nudity, and language) | Restricted - People under 17 years of age may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Plot: An art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband's novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a veiled threat and a symbolic revenge tale.

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Manchester by the Sea

Manchester by the Sea

Genre: Drama
Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler,
MPAA Rating: R | L, SC (language throughout, and sexual content) | Restricted - People under 17 years of age may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Plot: An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies.

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Trolls

Trolls

Genre: Animated | Comedy | Family
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christine Baranski, Russell Brand, Gwen Stefani, John Cleese, James Corden, Jeffrey Tambour

MPAA Rating: PG | L (language including mild rude humor) | Parental Guidance Suggest - Some material may not be suitable for young children.
Plot: After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch (voiced by Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends.

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Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge

Genre: Drama | History | War
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Rachel Griffiths, Jacob Warner, Milo Gibson, Teresa Palmer
MPAA Rating: R | V (intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence including grisly bloody images) | Restricted - People under 17 years of age may only be admitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian
Plot: WWII Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served ruing the Battle of Okinwa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.

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[NEWS] Life & Style reports, "Jennifer & Justin Divorce Over Holidays"

Life & Style magazine: Justin & Jen Holiday Divorce

article by: Andrew Shuster

GOSSIPCOP.com
"Real or Rumor? Actress Jennifer Aniston and her husband screenwriter/actor Justin Theroux are divorcing over the holiday season. RUMOR! Gossip Cop has confirmed that there is zero truth to Life & Style magazine's latest cover story. According to the tabloid Aniston and Theroux have reportedly been 'fighting' over a myriad of issues, including disagreements over starting a family, Justin's friendship with other women and spending time apart. A so-called "source" tells the magazine, "There will be a divorce announcement by the end of the year. This marriage is over, and it's going to be Jen's worst Christmas ever," adding, "the couple rarely sees each other due to busy work schedules, and when they do, Jennifer will make catty jokes about Justin's unreliability." The source also claims, "They have big arguments over having children," as she supposedly wants to pursue the idea of using a surrogate to have a baby, "but apparently Justin's vehemently against the idea," claims the source. Life & Style magazine dubious source also goes on to contend that "Jennifer is resentful of Justin's friendship with ex-girlfriend Heidi Bivens as well as comedienne Amy Sedaris. He pretty much lives the life of a carefree, single man, with intermittent days of marriage," the source claims adding, "Jennifer's often left feeling insecure and disregarded...it's going to be the worst holiday season ever for Jen," said the alleged 'source.' Gossip Cop, however, checked with sources close to the couple who exclusively assure: "Life & Style magazine's entire narrative about a holiday divorce is simply FALSE. The couple's marriage is going strong, and this latest split claim is entirely made-up."

[FASHION] Jennifer Wears Robert Cavalli Gown to the 'Office Christmas Party' premiere

The actress sported a long-embroidered gown designed by Robert Cavalli from his Spring 2017 Collection paired with pumps, and a golden hand clutch; and she accessorized her look with her wedding ring designed by Jennifer Meyers, and dangling earrings.

[REVIEW] 'Office Christmas Party' Review

Here's what the critics had to say about the comedy/holiday ensemble film 'Office Christmas Party' starring Jennifer Aniston with criticism from Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and IMDb:

Office Christmas Party

Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a score of 43% based on 123 reviews from critics with an average rating of 4.9/10.0. Rotten Tomatoes critic consensus states: "Its cast of gifted comics is good for a handful of laughs, but 'Office Christmas Party's' overstuffed plot ultimately proves roughly as disappointing as its cliched gags and forced sentimentality." Positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes include: "Lewd and crude as well as warm and endearing. But mostly it is just laugh out loud funny". - film critic Jackie K. Cooper of the Huffington Post. " 'Office Christmas Party' is actually quite enjoyable." - film critic Brian Viner of Daily Mail.com. "A tiny bit of invention and a few good laughs emerge. Which is what you'd hope from a cast featuring some of the funniest actors around, among them Kate McKinnon, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Rob Corddry, T.J. Miller and Jillian Bell" - critic Peter Howell of the Toronto Star. Negative reviews from Rotten Tomatoes include: "So concerned with telling a coherent, emotionally resonate story, it often forgets to have fun with itself, eventually losing focus on chaos to adhere to convention." - critic Brian Orndoff of Blu-ray.com. "Yet another reminder that allowing your cast to madly improvise instead of actually providing a coherent script with a scintilla of logic often leads to a decline in a sustained laughter." - critic Susan Wloszczyna for Roger Ebert.com. "There is a world of difference between Ho, Ho, Ho and Ha, Ha, Ha. 'Office Christmas Party' manages a little of the first and not nearly enough of the second." - critic Chris Knight of the National Post.

" 'Office Christmas Party' is laugh-out-loud funny!" - film critic Jackie K. Cooper, Huffington Post

According to Metacritic the film got a score of 42 out of 100, based on reviews from 35 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews from critics. Positive reviews from Metacritic include: "Aniston has a great time as the vampy, Krav Maga-ing Bitch Who Stole Christmas, and Miller's willful idiocy is weirdly endearing." - critic Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly magazine. "The film's success is due to the twinkly commitment of the large and talented cast" - critic Michael O'Sullivan for the Washington Post. Negative reviews from Metacritic include: "Do not county on 'Office Christmas Party' to deliver a contact high. Yes, there are laughs to be had, but not the off-the-charts merriment promised by the title and the film's expert cast of comic actors." - critic Marjorie Baumgarten of the Austin Chronicle. "This pooped party brings you down from all the jokes that don't land and the flop sweat pouring off good actors whose forced cheer is exhausting." - critic Peter Travers for Rolling Stone magazine. " 'Office Christmas Party' is a decent studio comedy, but its entertaining parts do not add up to a cohesive whole." - critic Chris Ager of Screen Rant.com.

"There are laughs to be had with off-the-charts merriment." - film critic Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle

IMDb the internet movie database gave 'Office Christmas Party' a 5.9 star rating out of a 10.0 star rating based on 126 votes from 26 users and 100 critics. Positive reviews from IMDb include: "Strip away all of the naughty and 'Office Christmas Party' still aims to make the nice list." - critic Travis Hopson of Punch-Drunk Critics..com. " 'Office Christmas Party' won't go down as a festive classic, but its good-humored goofiness makes it hard to dislike." - critic Jason Best for What'sOnTV.com. Negative reviews from IMDb include: "Josh Gordon and Will Speck's 'Office Christmas Party' generally smacks of trying too hard to earn its laughs" - critic Kenji Fujishima for Slant magazine.

[BLURAY & DVD] 'Storks' on Blurday & DVD December 20

STORKS

Storks

Bluray

Genre: Animated | Comedy | Family
Starring: Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Danny Trejo, Kegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Katie Crown, Anton Starkman, Stephen Kramer Glickman
MPAA Rating: PG | V (mild action and some thematic elements) | Parental Guidance Suggested - Some material may not be suitable for young children.
Plot: Instead of delivering babies, storks deliver packages for an internet retailer. When a stork named Junior (voiced by Andy Samberg) accidentally produces an unauthorized baby, he must fix the situation before anyone finds out.

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SULLY

Sully

Bluray

Genre: Drama | Biopic
Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Mike O'Malley, Jamey Sheriday, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany
MPAA Rating: PG-13 | V, L (some peril and brief strong language) | Parental Guidance Strongly Cautioned - Parents are urged to be cautious as some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13 years of age
Plot: The story of American pilot Chelsey Sullenberger, who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew.

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The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

Bluray

Genre: Action | Adventure | Western
Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Haley Bennett, Peter Sarsggard, Luke Grimes, Matt Bomer, Cam Gigandet
MPAA Rating: PG-13 | V, L, D (extended intense sequences of Western violence, language including suggestive material, and smoking) | Parental Guidance Strongly Cautioned - Parents are urged to be cautious as some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13 years of age
Plot: Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves.

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[PHOTOS] Jennifer Attends the 'Office Christmas Party' premiere

Jennifer Aniston attends the 'Office Christmas Party' premiere held at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood, California. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

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