Why did Jennifer Aniston say no to the Friends sequel?

Matt LeBlanc wasn't the producers' first choice - in fact, he wasn't even their second.

When someone mentions Jennifer Aniston, the first association for many is her legendary role as Rachel Green in the series Friends. This cult comedy series, which followed the lives of six friends in New York for ten seasons, brought her world fame and the status of one of the most recognizable actresses of the 90s and early 2000s.