The cast of "Friends" then and now

I guess nobody needs to explain that himself is the TV series Friends. This project belongs to the category of a cult. Foreigners with it, learn spoken English, and the Americans are still copying the style of clothing and demeanor, which distinguished the actors of the series «Friends». Meanwhile, since the closure of the project has been more than 10 years. How was the fate of the performers of the six main roles?

Series “Friends”

The Pilot episode of the sitcom was released September 22, 1994 and since then for 10 years each autumn, the audience was expecting a new meeting with your favorite characters: Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey.

In addition to the six main characters in “Friends” attracted an interesting plot with love triangles and participation in some episodes such stars as Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Tom Selleck, Reese Witherspoon, Christina applegate, Denis de Vito, etc.

Some of the cast of “Friends” then, when he began acting, was not known, but it glorified them all over the world, making even and rich. So in one episode of the first season each of the "Golden six" received $ 20,000, and beginning with the eighth, they were paid 1 000 000 for the series.

After the sitcom was closed, six of these actors were able to focus on solo careers.

David Schwimmer

This actor played a touching Ross Geller, who was unlucky with spouses. To participate in the project, David managed to establish himself as a great actor, starring in tape and “Crossing the bridge” and “Twenty bucks”. It is not only the first approved for the lead role in “Friends” without any additional samples, but also created the character specifically for his character. So since David was a Jew, and Ross did so.

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Over the years, in the television series, in parallel, Schwimmer starred in other films. Most known of them are “a Kiss for fun”, “good student” and “Six days, seven nights’.

In addition to acting talent, David was a gifted Director. So he took off some of the series “Friends” and “Joey”.

After Friends, Schwimmer continued to appear, however, in secondary roles (“a Complete fiasco”, “Nothing but the truth” ). He also became a Director of two strips: Trust and Run, fatboy, run.

Some people mistakenly believe that David has had less success than others the cast of “Friends”. Now he is not as active as in the years of their heyday, but it continues to appreciate and invite to play interesting characters, more than the same Matt LeBlanc.

As for his relationship with his partners in the “Friends”, the actor's friends with Matthew Perry. Schwimmer also participated as a guest star in the sitcom, in which the main role played Matt LeBlanc (“Episodes”) and Lisa Kudrow (“therapy”).

The cast of “Friends”: Jennifer aniston

His Beloved hero David Schwimmer was a selfish beauty Rachel green. She was played by Jennifer aniston.

Like other cast of “Friends” (except Schwimmer), the actress immediately got the part. At first, she had to go through several stages of auditions before being approved. It is noteworthy that aniston originally auditioned for the role of Monica.

Before Friends, Jennifer was not too well known. Starring in the television series “the Head of Herman” and “Quantum leap”, she believed that she did not see success in the acting field, so I was thinking about quitting the profession. That's only the success of “Friends” has helped her become a star of world level, as well as to gain “Amy” and «Golden globe».

In Parallel with participation in the TV series, the actress starred in such films as “a Portrait of perfection”, “Good girl”, “along came Polly” and “Bruce Almighty”.

Rumor has it that famous, Jennifer decided to leave “Friends”, becoming the initiator of the project is closed.

It is Worth noting that aniston has managed to make the most brilliant career in the movies. Since 2004, the actress actively acted in melodramas and comedies: “rumor”, “Promise — not to marry”, “bounty Hunter”, “Pretend to be my wife”, “We — the Millers" and others. Despite the audience's love and skill, gradually Jennifer became a star of the films " B " category, that did not prevent her to stay in demand in the profession.

In recent years, aniston has become famous not so much their roles, as the amount of gossip that surround her person. This was facilitated by the fact that her ex-husband brad pitt, left her for a more famous actress angelina Jolie. Then a scandalous divorce, many watched the Jennifer novels with great attention, than for her professional success.

As Schwimmer, aniston tried himself as a Director. She took pictures of: Room 10 and Five.

Jennifer is still friends with Courtney Cox and even became the godmother of her daughter. In addition, she starred in the television series “Dirt” and “Cougar Town" in which the main role is played by her friend Courtney.

Courtney Cox

The Singerthe role of obsessed with the purity of the former bbw Monica-Courtney Cox, to “Friends” have already played in several serious scenes (“Cocoon: the Return”, “Mr. Destiny”). In addition, she became famous as a model, playing in advertising Tampax. When he came to audition for Friends, Courtney was offered the role of Rachel, but she was interested in the character of Monica, which she subsequently played.

With the advent of popularity as an actress “Friends”, Courtney was invited to play in a big-budget movie. She starred in the tapes "ACE Ventura”, “All or nothing”, “bedtime Stories” and a series of horror films “Scream”.

Know some of the cast of “Friends” were forced to make sacrifices for the sake of participation in it (for example, Matt LeBlanc dyed hair). For Courtney Cox – the victim was her health. In 10 years of filming, the actress is catastrophic vision has worsened, but her character couldn't wear the glasses, and the lenses gleamed would be when shooting. Because of this, in some scenes she almost didn't see their partners. Also, while working on “Friends”, the actress several times had a miscarriage.

During the filming of Friends, the actress has managed to marry David Arquette, which changed her last name to Cox-Arquette. In the last episodes of the 10th season of the series attentive viewers noticed that the actress was in the position, and after a couple of months after the closure of “Friends” Courtney became a mother. Unfortunately, in a few years, the combination of the Cox-Arquette split.

After the close Friends, the actress has become less popular in the movies, but on television it continued to be invited to appear. She starred in the sitcom “Dirt” and “Cougar Town" and guest-starred in “Clinic”, “therapy”, “ready!” and Drunk History.

As aniston and Schwimmer, Cox tried his hand as a Director. She filmed the movie Tall Hot Blonde.

Matthew Perry

This actor has been the most successful among all the male actors of the project. To “Friends” he has starred on television, including the “Beverly hills, 90210”, but the breakthrough was the role of sarcastic Chandler Bing.

While filming Friends, Perry has also appeared in the television series “Shows John Larroquette”, “Clinic”, Caroline in the City, Saturday Night Live, and even voiced himself in “simpsons”.

Since 1997, Matthew Perry plays the main role in comedies: “Hurry — perfection”, “tango three”, “bee movie” and “Fraud”.

Unfortunately, famous, he began to abuse alcohol and drugs, which is pretty much impact on his appearance. Thanks David Schwimmer, Perry was able to cope with the addiction, but after the closure of “Friends” he was no longer invited to the main roles in the movie. His greatest achievements was the appearance of “17 again” and “Helpless".

But on television Matthew Perry continued to invite. He played a major role in the television series “Mr. sunshine”, “ready!” and “Sweet couple”. In addition, Perry participated in other popular television shows: “the good wife”, “Cougar Town”, “therapy” etc.

Except for David Schwimmer, he's friends with Courteney Cox. After the divorce, the last rumor was that these meet the cast of “Friends”. Then and now, this information was not confirmed, although Courtney and Matthew never denied it.

Lisa Kudrow

The Record holder for most nominations for "Emmy" for the role of Phoebe Buffay was Lisa Kudrow. To “Friends” she was actually a nobody, although starred in many films. Got the actress to the project due to the fact that previously played the sister-sister Phoebe - Ursula in the sitcom “mad about you”.

During the filming of “Friends” Lisa was invited to play in a movie. Most known for her paintings 1994-2004 – “Romy and Michele's reunion”, “Analyze this,” and “Analyze”.

After the close Friends, Kudrow turned on in voice actress. Notable projects that she voiced - “Simpsons”, “Hercules”, “Tips Bulka”.

Also, the actress participated in the creation and played a major role in the sitcom “Return” and “therapy”.

Matt LeBlanc

The artist was actually a copy of your character. Like his character, Joey, Matt LeBlanc is a handsome American of Italian origin, who has long been interrupted by cheap small roles in TV shows and advertising.

In Parallel with the shooting in Friends, Matt played in smaller projects until pains similar to those, which starred Joey. His main achievement during this period was the role of the novels in “Charlie's Angels”.

After the closure of “Friends” LeBlanc was invited to play in the continuation of the project – sitcom “Joey”. Unfortunately, this TV series got on the air only 2 seasons.

After this failure a few years were out of work actor, sometimes appearing in as a guest star in “therapy” Lisa Kudrow. However, in 2011 the Creator of “Friends” - David craneinvited him to play himself in his new sitcom “Episodes”. This project became popular and lasted 5 seasons, bringing LeBlanc «Golden globe».

Series “Friends”: the actors and the role of secondary

In Addition to the six above-mentioned performers, was in the project, and other famous artists. Among them are Paul Rudd (Phoebe's husband Mike hannigan), recently played the role of ant-Man a few strips of kynoselen Marvel. graced with their game series “Friends” actors (photos below), Elliott Gould (father of Ross and Monica), Tom Selleck (beloved Monica Richard Burke), Giovanni Ribisi (Phoebe's brother), Jane Sibbett (ex-wife is a lesbian Ross), Aisha Tyler (ex-girlfriend of Joey and then Ross) and others.

Despite the fact that the project “Friends” long closed, many of his fans have no hope that will be charged continued. This has not happened yet. Meanwhile, the cast of “Friends” now (photo above) continue to be a favorite among viewers, though has passed many years.