Actors of the series "Friends" then and now

Probably, no one needs to explain what the television series Friends is. This project belongs to the cult category. Foreigners use it to learn colloquial English, and Americans still copy the style of dress and manner of behavior that the actors of the series "Friends" were different from. Meanwhile, more than 10 years have passed since the project was closed. How did the fate of the performers of the six main roles take shape?

The series "Friends"

The pilot series of the sitcom was released on September 22, 1994 and since then, for 10 years, each autumn of spectators was waiting for a new meeting with their favorite characters: Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey.

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

Some actors of the series "Friends" when he had just started acting were not known, but this project has glorified them all over the world, making them also rich. So for one episode of the first season, each of the "golden six" received $ 20,000 each, and starting with the eighth, they were paid 1,000,000 for a series.

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

David Schwimmer

This artist played a touching Ross Geller, who was not lucky with the couple. Before participating in the project, David managed to prove himself as an excellent actor, starring in the films "Crossing the Bridge" and "Twenty Bucks". He was not only the first to be approved for the main role in "Friends" without any additional samples, but also created a character specifically for his character. So since David was a Jew, then his Ross was made so.

For years of work in the television series, Schwimmer filmed in parallel in other films. The most famous of them are "Kiss for Pretty", "Able Disciple" and "Six Days, Seven Nights".

In addition to acting talent, David was a gifted director. So he made some series of "Friends" and "Joey".

After the completion of the Friends, Schwimmer continued to withdraw, but in secondary roles ("Full Bummer", "Nothing but Truth"). He also directed two tapes: Trust and Run fatboy, run.

Some mistakenly believe that David has achieved less success than other actors of the series "Friends." Now he is not as active as during the zenith of his fame, but he continues to be appreciated and invited to play interesting characters, more often than the same Matt LeBlanc.

As for his relationship with partners for "Friends", the actor is friends with Matthew Perry. In addition, Schwimmer participated as a guest star in sitcoms, in which the leading roles are played by Matt LeBlanc ("Episodes") and Lisa Kudrow ("Internet Therapy").

Actors of the series "Friends": Jennifer Aniston

The beloved hero of David Schwimmer was the selfish beauty of Rachel Greene. It was played by Jennifer Aniston.

Like other actors of the series "Friends" (except for Schwimmer), the actress did not immediately get a role. At first, she had to go through several stages of listening before she was approved. It is noteworthy that originally Aniston auditioned for the role of Monica.

Prior to Friends, Jennifer was not too famous. After appearing in the television series "Herman's Head" and "Quantum Leap Forward", she believed that she did not have success in acting, so she thought about quitting the profession. That's only the success of "Friends" helped her to become a world-class star, as well as to win the Emmy and the Golden Globe.

In parallel with the participation in the television series, the actress starred in such films as "Portrait of Excellence", "Good Girl", "Here's Polly" and "Bruce Almighty".

It is rumored that, having become famous, Jennifer decided to leave the "Friends", initiating the closure of the project.

It is worth noting that it was Aniston who managed to make the most brilliant career in the cinema. So, since 2004, the actress has been actively removed in melodramas and comedies: "Rumors are circulating", "Promising is not getting married", "Bounty hunter", "Pretend my wife", "We are Millers" and others. Despite the audience's love and skill, gradually Jennifer turned into a star of B movies, which did not stop her from being in demand in the profession.

In recent years, Aniston has become famous not so much for his roles, as for the amount of gossip that surrounds her person. This was facilitated by the fact that her former husband - Brad Pitt, left her for the more famous actress Angelina Jolie. After this scandalous divorce, many watched Jennifer's novels with more attention than her professional success.

Like Schwimmer, Aniston tried herself as a director. She took pictures of Room 10 and Five.

Jennifer is still friendly with Courtney Cox and even became her daughter's godmother. In addition, she starred in the television series "Dirt" and "City of Predators," in which the main role is played by her friend Courtney.

Courteney Cox

The performer of the role obsessed with the cleanliness of the former bbw Monica - Courtney Cox, before the "Friends" has already managed to play in several serious paintings ("Cocoon: Return", "Mister Fate"). In addition, she became famous as a model, having played in advertising Tampax. Arriving at Friends' trials, Courtney offered the role of Rachel, but she was interested in the character of Monica, whom she later played.

Along with the arrival of popularity as an actress "Friends", Courtney began to invite to play in a large-budget movie. So she performed the main roles in the tapes of "Ace Ventura", "All or Nothing", "Fairy Tales for the Night" and a series of horror films "Scream".

It is known that some actors of the series "Friends" were forced to make sacrifices to participate in it (for example, Matt LeBlanck dyed his hair). For Courtney Cox - this victim was her health. For 10 years of shooting, the actress's vision has deteriorated catastrophically, but her character could not wear glasses, and the lenses would have glowed when shooting. Because of this, in some scenes she practically did not see her partners. Also, while working on "Friends", the actress had several times miscarriages.

During filming in Friends, the actress managed to marry David Arquette, because of which she changed her name to Cox Arquette. In the last 10 episodes of the series, attentive spectators noticed that the actress was in position, and a couple of months after the closure of the Friends Courtney became a mother. Unfortunately, in a few years the Cox-Arquette Union disintegrated.

After the closing of Friends, the actress became less popular in the cinema, but on television she was continued to be invited to appear. She played the main roles in the sitcoms "Dirt" and "City of Predators", and was also invited star in "Clinic", "Internet Therapy", "On the Start!" And Drunk History.

Just like Aniston and Schwimmer, Cox tried herself as a director. She made a film of Tall Hot Blonde.

Matthew Perry

This artist was the most successful among all male actors of the project. Before "Friends" he was filming a lot on television, including in "Beverly Hills, 90210", but the breakthrough was the role of the sarcastic Chandler Bing.

During filming in Friends, Perry also appeared on the television series The John Larrochet Show, The Clinic, Caroline in the City, Saturday Night Live, and even voiced himself in The Simpsons.

Since 1997, Matthew Perry has starred in comedies: "Hurry up - people make fun of", "Tango threesome", "Nine yards" and "Scammers".

Unfortunately, having become famous, he began to abuse alcohol and drugs, which affected his appearance quite strongly. Thanks to the care of David Schwimmer, Perry was able to cope with addictions, but after the closure of "Friends" he was no longer invited to the main roles in the movies. His greatest achievements were the appearance in the "Pope again 17" and "Helpless."

But on television, Matthew Perry continued to actively invite. He played the main roles in the television series "Mr. Sunshine", "On the Start!" And "Sweet Couple." In addition Perry participated in other popular TV shows: "The Right Wife", "The City of Predators", "Internet Therapy", etc.

In addition to David Schwimmer, he is friends with Courtney Cox. After the divorce, there were rumors that these actors of the series "Friends" were meeting. Then and now this information was not confirmed, although Courtney and Matthew did not deny it.

Lisa Kudrow

The record holder for the number of nominations for "Emmy" for the role of Phoebe Buffe was Lisa Kudrow. Before the "Friends" she was virtually none, although she starred in a variety of films. The actress got involved in the project due to the fact that the twin sister Phoebe - Ursula played in the sitcom "Mad Without You".

During filming in "Friends" Lisa was invited to play a movie. Her most famous paintings are 1994-2004. - "Romy and Michelle at a meeting of graduates", "Analyze this" and "Analyze something."

After the closure of Friends, Kudrow retrained for an actress voice. Famous projects she voiced - "The Simpsons", "Hercules", "Bullet Tips".

Also, the actress participated in the creation and played the main roles in the sitcoms "Return" and "Internet therapy".

Matt LeBlanc

This artist was actually a copy of his character. Like his hero Joey, Matt LeBlanc is a cute American of Italian descent who for a long time was interrupted by small roles in cheap TV shows and commercials.

In parallel with the filming of Friends, Matt played in small film projects, painfully similar to those in which Joey was shot. His main achievement in this period was the role in the "Charlie's Angels" dialog.

After the closure of the "Friends" LeBlana was invited to play in the continuation of the project - sitcom "Joey". Unfortunately, this television series lasted only 2 seasons.

After this failure, the actor sat without work for several years, sometimes acting as a guest star in "Internet therapy" by Lisa Kudrow. However, in 2011 the creator of "Friends" - David Crane invited him to play himself in his new sitcom "Episodes". This project became popular, and lasted for 5 seasons, bringing LeBlanc "Golden Globe".

The series "Friends": actors and roles secondary

In addition to the six of the above artists, there were other well-known artists in the project. Among them, Paul Rudd (Phoebe's husband - Mike Hannigan), recently played the role of an Ant-Man in several tapes of the cabled Marvel. Also decorated with his game is the series "Friends" actors (photo below) Elliott Gould (father of Ross and Monica), Tom Selleck (Monica's lover Richard Burke), Giovanni Ribisi (Phoebe's brother), Jane Sibbett (ex-wife Lesbian Ross), Aisha Tyler (The former girl Joey, and after Ross) and others.

Despite the fact that the project "Friends" has long been closed, many of his fans do not give up hope that the continuation will be withdrawn. Until this happened. Meanwhile, the actors of the series "Friends" now (photo above) continue to be loved by the audience, although many years have passed.