
They enter Central Perk and they start discussing their problems on the couch, while Monica and the rest try to eavesdrop. Because of the diversion in the script, the cast had to improvise their dialogues. Joey’s interruption in the middle of a big reveal was a highlight because of the scene’s spontaneity. This guest appearance is definitely worth rewatching to watch Robin Williams in his element!
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Before Freddie Prinze Jr. appeared on Friends, he was seen in films like I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) as Ray Bronson and as Fred Jones in Scooby-Doo (2002). So his cameo was quite hyped up when he showed up on Friends!
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While Rudd may have been one of the important guest stars for the story arc, however, he didn’t feel all that important on set.
On Variety’s Actors on Actors, he revealed to Chris Evans that the show was about the main characters and he felt like a prop. He said, “In something like Friends, the show was about them. I was only in it for just a blip”. Although he felt cast aside, he played Mike’s character perfectly and fans were definitely stoked to see him perform. Reportedly, he had only signed a contract for two episodes, but the writers kept developing his character.
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In an interview with Today, Applegate said that the line was a rewrite that happened in front of the studio audience. Now, we can’t imagine an episode in which this joke doesn’t feature. Christina Applegate’s amazing performance as Amy won her an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy. She was simply shocked to even get nominated because she was simply having so much fun and never knew the cameo would be so hilarious.
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For many guest stars, the task of appearing on an iconic show was daunting, and Elle Macpherson felt the same as she looked back at her role many years later. However, after the reunion episode was released recently, Macpherson took to social media to say that her performance as Janine was one of the best experiences of her career.
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Before appearing on the show in 2003, Jeff Goldblum had starred in box office hits like Jurassic Park, Independence Day, and their sequels, which is why the audience was cheering like crazy when he appeared on the show. After his time on Friends, he was seen in other major TV productions like War Stories and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
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According to The Sun, Sean Penn and his family were fans of the sitcom, and they made many trips to the set. The co-creator of Friends David Crane said that he liked Penn’s comedy and was confident that he would fit Eric’s role well. Entertainment Weekly mentioned that the producers of the show only pitched Eric’s role to Penn after they had created the perfect character. Well, we’re not surprised. We’re talking about Sean Penn here, Oscar winner for Dead Man Walking!
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While talking with US Weekly, Sarandonsaid that she insisted the producers give her a big wig, reasoning that a character working in a soap opera would have “good, big hair.” After they had explained the role to her, and her demand for the big hair was accepted, there was nothing holding her back from accepting the role. Fun fact: Susan's real-life daughter, Eva Amurri, appears in the same episode as Celia's character's daughter.
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The casting for the character of Tommy was obviously spot on given Stiller’s strong voice is perfect for the bully archetype. With several funny moments, Ben Stiller’s portrayal of the role definitely gave the show one of its top-tier comic episodes. With Stiller playing a guest role so well, it's no surprise that he is considered one of the top actors in the industry!
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By the time Rossellini appeared on the set of Friends, she had three decades of acting credits from films including A Matter of Time, Blue Velvet, and Death Becomes Her. So the applause from the audience that follows Rossellini, as she walks from the Central Perk’s doorway to the order station of the cafe, wasn’t surprising. Ross’s reaction when he sees her, jaw-drop and all, certainly mimicked our reaction.
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This crossover stint was surely a hit with the crowd. We heard the studio audience cheer as soon as Hunt entered the legendary coffee house. She ran her hand through her shiny blonde hair and swept us off our feet. Then, with sharp dialogue delivery, she fit into the scene so easily that it didn’t seem like she was only on the set for a little time as a guest star. That says something about her gifted acting talent if it was not already too obvious from her award-winning role in her television sitcom.
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We thought that this was yet another job well done by the casting Willis, but that wasn’t entirely the case. In 1999, Matthew Perry and Willis made a bet while working on The Whole Nine Yards. Perry bet Willis that their film would be a success, although Willis felt otherwise. And guess what? Perry was right. The film was a hit and as per the bet’s clause, Willis was to star on the show. He took home an Emmy for playing Paul though, and his film was a hit, so both stars won bigtime.