Rachel Green had two sisters, Jill and Amy, who were portrayed by Reese Witherspoon and Christina Applegate respectively, in the American sitcom Friends.
Quite similar to Rachel’s initial character, Jill and Amy were also as spoiled as Rachel was. Their portrayals made it clear that they had no idea how the real world works or how people struggle. Both of them were very mean, ditzy, audacious, and egoistic “daddy’s princesses," but Jill, in comparison to Amy, was kinder to Rachel’s friends.
However, the characters of Jill and Amy were not part of the original plan. In season six, Jill made her debut and had a brief storyline. The story required a member of Rachel's family conflict drama, so Amy was cast in season nine. However, according to rumors, Aniston had some issues with Witherspoon, making her return to the set difficult.
Is Reese Witherspoon disliked by Jennifer Aniston?
In the episode "The One With Rachel's Sister" from Friends season 6, Jill Green, Rachel's youngest sister, made her television debut. Jill was introduced as Rachel's only sister before she ever made an appearance on the sitcom. The show debuted Amy Green (Applegate), Rachel's second sister, in Friends season 9 rather than having Witherspoon return to play the same part. There was a rumor that, as the show progressed, the writers created Amy's character as a result of the conflict between Aniston and Witherspoon. They wanted a member of Rachel's family to add conflict, but Witherspoon's return appeared to have been derailed by problems on the set.
Witherspoon's commitment to a six-episode arc in Friends season 6 had already added fuel to the fire in terms of their tumultuous relationship with Aniston. It was later revealed that the episodes following her first appearances were the alternate reality two-parter. The showrunners shortened Jill's storyline because it wasn't necessary for her to be there. Both Aniston and her on-screen sister have denied any animosity between them. There was talk about Witherspoon coming back for season 9, but due to a scheduling conflict, Applegate joined the cast. Long-running sitcoms like Friends frequently have plot holes like Rachel's family circumstances. It's also crucial to remember that the producers of the show wanted Jill to return in season 10, but Witherspoon was pregnant and unable to appear, so they once again chose Applegate.
After years of denial, Aniston and Witherspoon have dispelled rumors about their alleged animosity for one another. The drama "The Morning Show," which aired on Apple TV+, reconnected the two actresses, who are close friends. In fact, the actresses re-enacted a scene from an earlier episode of Friends to promote their upcoming film. Witherspoon later posted the sentimental moment to her Instagram feed.
What was the storyline of Amy and Jill Green?
Rachel's youngest sister, Jill Green, visits the apartment in search of Rachel after Dr. Leonard refers to her as the only daughter he is proud of and their father threatens to cut them off after she buys a boat for a friend. She makes an effort to start a new life, just like Rachel did, but Jill breaks the rules by dating Ross out of spite for Rachel and overspending on shopping because she remembered her father's credit card numbers.
However, Ross rejected Jill before anything could ever begin because he realized that if something happened between them two, it would kill the possibility of anything happening between him and Rachel. As Jill was doing all of this because she was angry with Rachel, she left the place. She bitingly asked Ross if he was gay (based on his rejection of her even after she threw herself at him) and then walked away because she didn't want to be around someone who sabotaged her every move.
Older than Jill but younger than Rachel, Amy visits Rachel twice, both times because of problems with her boyfriend. She initially mistook Emma for a boy named Emmett. The next time she shows up, she continues to refer to Emma as "Ella." When she first views the infant, she declares, "You know what would be great? If you guys died!" believing the baby would be hers and that a movie about her struggles would be produced (similar to Baby Boom with Diane Keaton). However, when she finds out that Chandler and Monica would actually be given custody of the infant Emma, she is deeply offended. When Amy remarked that Emma wasn't cute, she and Rachel then got into a fight. In a fatherly manner, Chandler sorted them out.
She is persuaded by Rachel to break up with Myron, her fiancé, and try to start a new life on her own; however, this attempt fails when she gets Emma's ears pierced while babysitting. Rachel and Ross react angrily as Amy protests that Rachel is moving her out and that she has chosen to work as a "baby stylist," who offers guidance on child attire. Before Amy departs, Rachel and Amy patch things up by teasing their fatter sister Jill.
Who is Christina Applegate?
The American actress Christina Applegate was born on November 25, 1971. She rose to fame as a child actress after playing Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–1997). As an adult, Applegate developed a lucrative career in film and television, garnering seven nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Applegate received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Jesse, the title character in the NBC sitcom, which ran from 1998 to 2000. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her appearance on Friends on NBC (2002–2003). She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in the 2005 Broadway revival of Sweet Charity. She then went on to star in the ABC comedy series Samantha Who? (2007–2009), for which she received two nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and one for a Golden Globe Award; the NBC comedy Up All Night (2011–2012); and the Netflix dark comedy series Dead to Me (2019–2022).
Applegate was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Nancy Priddy, is a singer and actress, and Robert William "Bob" Applegate, her father, was a record producer and company executive. Soon after she was born, her parents split up. From her father's second marriage, she has two half-siblings named Alisa and Kyle. The mother of actress Christina Applegate, following her divorce, dated Stephen Stills. Applegate received dance instruction in a variety of genres as a child, including jazz and ballet.
Who is Reese Witherspoon?
The actress Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon was born in the United States on March 22, 1976. She has received numerous honors, including two Golden Globe Awards, an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and several other awards. She has consistently been one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2006 and 2015, Time magazine listed her as one of the world's 100 most influential people, and in 2019 and 2021, Forbes listed her as one of the world's 100 most powerful women. She was ranked as the richest actress in the world by Forbes in 2021, with an estimated net worth of $400 million, though her net worth as of 2022 is $300 million.
When she was still a teenager, Witherspoon made her acting debut in The Man in the Moon (1991). Her big break came in 1999 with Cruel Intentions, where she played a supporting role, and Election, a dark comedy where she played Tracy Flick. Her roles as Elle Woods in the comedies Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel, as well as her appearance in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama (2002), all contributed to her prominence. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2005 for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the musical biopic Walk the Line, which received positive reviews from critics.
Witherspoon also participates in women's and children's rights organizations and owns the clothing line Draper James. She is a member of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) board of directors and was appointed global ambassador of Avon Products in 2007. She also serves as honorary chair of the Avon Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports women.
FAQs
Q. What is the net worth of Christina Applegate?
A. The net worth of Christina Applegate is estimated to be $25 million, as of 2022.
Q. What is the net worth of Reese Witherspoon?
A. Reese Witherspoon’s net worth as of 2022, is estimated to be $300 million.
Q. Which Rachel’s sister was not in the original plot?
A. As per the original storyline, Rachel had only one sister, Jill, portrayed by Reese Witherspoon. But due to some issues, producers decided to bring Amy, portrayed by Christina Applegate, on board.
