Despite Her Contrary Role in Friends, Jennifer Anniston Once Proudly Boasted Her Golf Skills After Being Coached by Tiger Woods

‘I will be there for you…’ is the most famed lyric that comes to mind when talking about the ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S.’ fame actor Jennifer Aniston. And similar to the star cast of the 10-season series, Tiger Woods was also, quite literally, there for her when she needed help with her golfing skills. 

Hollywood sensation Aniston is a famous actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Although she has acted in many series and movies, people always remember her as ‘Rachel Green,’ her character in F. R. I. E. N. D. S. The sitcom was a super hit which aired first in 1994 and ended in 2004 and continues to entertain millions of people, even today. 

Since she is an actress by occupation and has attended many talk shows to promote her shows and movies. On one such occasion, the actress met the GOAT of golf. 

Tiger Woods helped the Hollywood actress master golf 

To promote her entertainment activities, Jennifer Aniston was on Jay Leno’s ‘The Tonight Show’ in 1998. Coincidentally, the now-15-time major champion was also there at the show, where he taught the actress the basics of golf, according to a golf.com article.

According to episode nine of the third season of F.R.I.E.N.D.S titled, ‘The One With the Football,’ Aniston’s character Rachel is not good with the sport. However, the actress wouldn’t have the same reputation as her character, at least not after she received a master class from the rising talent at the time, Tiger Woods, during the show.

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From the photos available on the internet, it is evident that both the golfer and Jennifer loved the segment. Woods and the actress were all smiles as he taught her golf, and she executed it with all her might. 

Was Woods popular in 1998? 

Celebrities and sports entities would line up to get a golf lesson from Tiger Woods today. However, such was not the case when he appeared as a guest on Jay Leno’s talk show in 1998. Although he had won seven championships on the PGA Tour, including a major, he was yet to win his Tiger Slam and other records, which later made many call him the greatest of all time.

Notably, ‘The Tiger Woods Story’ was released in 1998. It was a film based on the biography of the golfer, written by John Strege named ‘Tiger.’ The movie portrayed his hard work and path, toward the title of the Masters in 1997. 

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Jennifer Aniston was the highest-paid actress at the time she appeared on The Tonight Show with Woods. The actress sure would have considered it a great opportunity afterward since he rose to become the highest-paid golfer with his great golfing skills.