At last night's 81st Golden Globes, Jennifer Aniston celebrated her signature style in more ways that one. Not only did the actress opt for a very-her timeless black dress (a strapless column gown by Dolce & Gabbana, featuring a fitted bodice and embellished, scalloped skirt – making her one of our best-dressed of the night), but her hairstyle was one that felt similarly synonymous with the star.

Indeed, it hailed the return of 'The Rachel' – Aniston's layered long bob that was made so popular by the character she played in the '90s sitcom Friends it immediately became iconic.

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Endearingly familiar, Jennifer's new shorter haircut fell just below the collarbones, with soft layers enhancing the overall body and bounce. The choppy finish – on the cut and also its straight and piece-y styling – felt very Rachel in season one of Friends (the later episodes). Through bringing it bang up to date for 2024 were her quiet luxury beige-blonde highlights – which looked endlessly elegant on this year's Golden Globes red carpet.

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As a nominee for the Globes’ Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama category, Jennifer represented her acclaimed Apple TV+ drama, The Morning Show, which also stars Reese Witherspoon.

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