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Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Courteney Cox's real Friends tears when plot mirrored own devastating tragedy
Like her Friends character Monica Geller, Courteney Cox fought a devastating and exhausting battle to become a mum It's 30 years since Friends first launched and became iconic TV viewing. With its relatable plotlines and quick wit, the show remains as popular now as it was then. But behind the jokes and camaraderie, it has since emerged that several of the stars were battling their own, personal demons. The late Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing, was in the throes of drink and drug addiction - an affliction that would cause his tragic death in 2023. Rachel Green actress Jennifer Aniston has since shared that she was struggling to have a baby with then-husband Brad Pitt, who met his future wife, Angelina Jolie, before Friends finished filming. And the same was true for her on-and-off screen best friend Courteney Cox, who was also battling to start a family with husband David Arquette. Her character Monica Geller spent two seasons trying to have a baby with husband Chandler, but nothing happened and they eventually learned that his sperm had 'low motility' and she had an 'inhospitable womb'. And away from the camera, life was mirroring art as Courteney battled through a "bunch of miscarriages", one of which happened as Rachel gave birth to her daughter Emma. 'That was hard,' she told NBC in 2004 of the emotional scenes that saw her break down. 'Sometimes, like I remember one time I just had a miscarriage and Rachel was giving birth. It was like that same time. Oh my God, it was terrible having to be funny.' When she married David Arquette in 1999, Courteney, now 60, had no reason to suspect they would struggle to conceive. 'Well it was really weird because everyone in my family has kids. I mean, they pop out like it's nobody's business. No one in my family has a problem. So to me, I just thought this would not be a problem at all," she said. 'I get pregnant pretty easily, but I have a hard time keeping them.' She was told her body produced an anti-body that attacked the fetus and decided to undergo two rounds of IVF - the second of which brought her daughter Coco in June 2004, just two days before her 40th birthday. 'So now I decided to do in vitro and I did that twice. And then, give myself shots of heparin everyday - that's a blood thinner. Take a baby aspirin," she shared. Years later she discovered the exact cause after being diagnosed with a MTHFR gene mutation which alters how the body methylates and raises the risk of miscarriage-causing blood clots. Coco is now 20 and Courteney has previously spoken about wanting to try for a second child with fiancé Johnny McDaid. 'I would love to have a baby now,' she told New Beauty in 2017. 'I mean, I could carry someone else's egg. I may be one of the older people doing it, but I would love to [with Johnny],' she said. 'I know it's crazy, but I would.'
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matthew Perry was 'in love with' Courteney Cox - but stuck to casting rule
As Erik Fleming is sentenced in relation to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry, the Mirror takes a look at the sitcom icon's allegedly strong feelings for his on-screen wife, Courteney Cox The death of Matthew Perry shocked and saddened people across the globe, many of whom had felt they'd known his most famous character, Chandler Bing. Friends icon Matthew was just 54 years old when, on October 28, 2023, he died in the hot tub of his LA home. His death was ruled as an accident from the 'acute effects of ketamine', and followed many years of addiction to drugs and alcohol. Despite his difficulties, Matthew remained a source of inspiration for many and was an outspoken advocate for rehabilitation. And he never forgot the five castmates he rose to fame with as a young actor, with one member of the gang holding a particularly special place in his heart. Now, Erik Fleming, one of the five people charged in relation to Matthew 's death, is due to be sentenced. Fleming, 54, pleaded guilty in August to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine as well as one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. He had initially been due for sentencing on October 30, but this date was delayed. Those who knew Matthew best will no doubt be recalling happier times with the gifted actor, remembered for his comic timing and magic onscreen chemistry with Courteney Cox, who played his onscreen wife. Poignantly, it's been reported that Matthew's love for Courteney were real both on and off the script. READ MORE: Friends' Janice actress describes sweet encounter she thinks was 'sign' from Matthew Perry During their time together on the wildly popular sitcom, Matthew allegedly harboured strong feelings for Courteney, who was at that point in a relationship with her Scream co-star David Arquette. Sadly, it was reported he was never "able to get over her". Speaking with US Weekly in 2022, sources claimed: "Matthew's always been in love with her. Matthew has never fully been able to get over her." However, things remained strictly platonic between the pair, with the castmates making sure their close friendships never crossed over into romantic territory, unlike their fictional counterparts. Opening up to Access in 2021, Matthew revealed that director Jim Burrows had implemented a "no hookup rule". He explained: "There was a rule that we had, it was really important to the six of us, that we kept a friendship, that we were friends." In his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big, Terrible Thing, Matthew spoke fondly of Courteney, who he described as "cripplingly beautiful". Making sure to include heartfelt messages to his fellow Friends alumni, Matthew also thanked Courteney "for making America think that someone so beautiful would marry a guy like me". In an Instagram statement following Matthew's passing, Courteney paid tribute to her 'funny' and 'kind' co-star, and shared one of her fondest memories of their time working together. Courteney wrote: "I am so grateful for every moment I had with you, Matty, and I miss you every day. When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share. For now, here's one of my favourites." She continued: "To give a little backstory, Chandler and Monica were supposed to have a one-night fling in London. But because of the audience's reaction, it became the beginning of their love story. In this scene, before we started rolling, he whispered a funny line for me to say. He often did things like that. He was funny and he was kind." Marking a year since his death, the actress posted on Instagram, "Missing you today and always," alongside photos of the pair. Courteney and her former husband, David, whom she married in 1999, split in October 2010, and, as of 2013, the actress has been in a relationship with Snow Patrol guitarist Johnny McDaid, whom she met through mutual friend Ed Sheeran. Speaking with NBC's Today programme back in October, to mark the one-year anniversary of Matthew's death, his family spoke of how he'd hoped to marry and have children of his own - a dream that never came to fruition. His sister, Emily Morrison, poignantly stated that all her famous brother "really wanted to do was to love and be loved".
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Courteney Cox reunites with best friend Jennifer Aniston for a cosy dinner with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid as the actress shares a sweet photo dump
Courteney Cox has reunited with BFF Jennifer Aniston for a cosy dinner with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid as the actress shared a sweet photo dump on Instagram on Tuesday. The Scream star, 60, glowed as she posed for a selfie at the dinner table with her boyfriend and pal. Jennifer, 56, who donned a brown top and gold hoop earrings, looked incredible as she nestled into Courteney's beau for the snap. The duo, who have been friends for over thirty years after meeting on the set of Friends, appeared in high spirits as they beamed for the camera. Elsewhere in the photo dump, Courteney posted a hilarious snap of a turkey hat on her head, recreating the iconic moment when her character Monica in Friends did the same thing. In another snap, the beauty shared two sweet photoss with her daughter Coco, whom she shares with ex husband David Arquette, while they were holidaying in Australia. The pair enjoyed a boat ride as they soaked up the sun and visited the sites of Sydney. The post was finished with another snap with her pals, as she penned alongside it: 'Dumping.' Courteney and her partner Johnny have been going strong since 2013, after they were first introduced by mutual friend Ed Sheeran. The following year they got engaged, but called off the engagement in November 2015 following a temporary split. Although they eventually managed to get back together romantically in 2016, she confirmed in 2019 that they were not actually engaged again. 'He's not my fiance, we were engaged to be married but now we're just together,' she explained during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 'We broke off our engagement and he moved to England, then we got back together and it's actually better than it was before. Everything's better.' Last year, Courteney revealed Snow Patrol rocker Johnny dumped her one minute into their first therapy session which was aimed at trying to improve their relationship. She said that although it caused her immense pain she is now thankful for Johnny's bravery - saying it has helped change her and their relationship for the better. She told the Minnie Questions podcast: 'Johnny and I broke up five years ago. So three years in we broke up and it was really intense. We broke up in therapy. 'I didn't know it was coming. Whether I should have or not, it was just like we went to this therapist to talk about our boundaries - what we could and couldn't accept about each other. 'Instead, he just broke up within the first minute. And I was like "What?" And we were engaged. And I was so shocked, I was in so much pain, I also don't like surprises. 'And he's an incredible human being, so he wasn't trying to surprise. He was in that much pain in the relationship. 'There was that much that needed to be dealt with that he had to protect himself around his heart. 'So as opposed to like going "F*** him", getting in this mode of anger, I leant in and I did the most work on myself by far.' She added: 'I learned how to reclaim my voice, boundaries, what were my motives in life - like what was my part in this. 'I'm so thankful for that break-up because a, when we got back together it was a different relationship, but also because it really taught me how I operated in the world - what were the things from my childhood that I needed. 'Whether it was to be adored by men. Things that I didn't know how to let go to be in a relationship. To not take things personally. My boundaries, I just went into myself and I had a great therapist. 'I went to the same one. I kept seeing him, the one that we met on the break-up day. And it was brutal to go to his office after that for a while. But then it was great. 'And I'm really thankful a) nothing will ever hurt me that bad again, and b) most of all, most importantly, I completely changed.'
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
In Courteney Cox's April Photo Dump, FRIENDS Co-Star Jennifer Aniston Steals The Spotlight
New Delhi: FRIENDS star Courteney Cox has offered fans a delightful glimpse into her April diaries. The actress dropped a series of pictures on Instagram documenting how her month was going. From spreading joy with her radiant smile to being a busy bee with her friends, Courteney spent most of April spending time with her loved ones. In one of the shared images, the actress is seen sitting at a dinner table with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid and FRIENDS co-star Jennifer Aniston. Johnny had his arms around Jennifer, highlighting their close bond. In the caption, Courteney simply wrote, "Dumping." Jennifer dropped a red heart and a heart eye emoji in the comment section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) ICYDK: Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston worked together in the popular sitcom, FRIENDS. While Courteney played the role of Monica Geller, Jennifer portrayed Rachel Green, also Monica's roommate and best friend. The series enjoyed a stupendous run of 10 seasons before bidding farewell in 2004. The American sitcom enjoys a cult status to this date. Earlier in February, Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 56th birthday. On the special occasion, Courteney put up a heartfelt birthday post for her friend on Instagram. Sharing a throwback picture, she wrote, "Happy birthday to my friend for life. Never has there been a more generous, loving, beautiful, talented, funny, loyal friend. I feel so lucky to be growing up with you. Remember our CATS audition?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) Back in June last year, Jennifer also shared an adorable birthday post for Courteney Cox. The actress shared a string of pictures and videos with Courteney and wrote, "Celebrating this powerful, magical, mystical, interesting, interested, ferociously talented girl today!!! My sweet CC @courteneycoxofficial. She's funny like no other, STUNNING on the inside and out. Independent in the most gorgeous way, cares for everyone even if she doesn't know you." She added, "I can't imagine a world without her. It's one of my great honours to call her one of my best friends for life... Happy happy birthday CC. I love you!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) The other cast members of FRIENDS included Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) and the late Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing).
Buzz Feed
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Celebrity Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True
1. Millie Bobby Brown's middle name isn't actually Bobby. It's Bonnie. She said she changed her name for "shits and giggles." Her dad's name is Robert "Bobby" Brown. 2. Mikey Madison is a twin. Miles, her twin brother, attended the 2025 Oscars with her, and in her Best Actress acceptance speech, she gave him a shout-out. 3. Benny Blanco gets his toenails painted pretty frequently, with suuuuuuper intricate designs, which is really cool. His go-to nail artist is Tahvya Krok, who hand paints and sculpts the designs. He's gotten nail art with sushi and another time he got a Persian rug pattern. 4. Prince Harry once tripped on shrooms at Courteney Cox's house. As a self-proclaimed " Friends fanatic," he wrote in his book, Spare, that he was thrilled when he found himself at Courteney's house while party-hopping with friends and needed a place to spend the night. Courteney, who was supposed to be traveling at the time, "didn't mind" if they "crashed at her place." But then Courteney returned early and kept the party going by inviting a few more famous friends, including Will Arnett. "Then, maybe to get rid of us, [Will] led my mate and me to the fridge, from which he extracted a soft drink. While the door was open, we spotted a huge box of black diamond mushroom chocolates," Harry wrote. "Somebody behind me said they were for everybody. Help yourself, boys. My mate and I grabbed several, gobbled them, washed them down with tequila." Shortly after, the mushrooms kicked in, and he recalled seeing monsters. "Beside the toilet was a round silver bin, the kind with a foot pedal to open the lid. I stared at the bin. It started back. What — staring? I stepped on the pedal. A huge open grin," he wrote. "Now the loo became a head, too. The bowl was its gaping maw, the hinges of the seat were its piercing silver eyes. It said: Aaah." 5. Bradley Whitford is extremely flexible. 6. Margot Robbie can hold her breath underwater for five minutes. 7. Keke Palmer's full name is actually Lauren Keyana Palmer. "Keke" was a name that only her family called her, until one day, her manager heard her mom call her by her nickname and suggested she use it professionally. 8. Jenna Ortega used to perform "autopsies" on dead lizards she found in her backyard. "I'm a weirdo in the way I used to perform autopsies on little animals when I was younger," she said. "Little lizards that I found that were dead in my backyard." 9. Harry Styles has four nipples. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood, Mark Wahlberg, and Lily Allen were all born with three nipples each. Carrie had hers removed, but Lily claims hers is "functional," "gets erect," and "lactates." 10. Benedict Cumberbatch was once abducted while filming a miniseries in South Africa. He and his friends where on their way back to the set of To the Ends of the Earth when a tire blew out. Then, six armed men seemingly came out of nowhere asking them for their money and weed. They tied them up, and threw Benedict in the trunk of their car. 11. Jackie Chan has broken nearly every bone imaginable throughout his career, but while filming Armour of God, a stunt left him with a " hole" in his head He explained that the stunt required him to jump through a tree, but the branches broke. In an effort to save himself, Jackie grabbed other branches, but those broke too. He ended up falling to the ground and cracking his skull, his whole body went numb, and blood was coming out of his ear. Then, he was rushed into surgery. 12. Katy Perry used to carry around locks of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus's hair in her purse. "One of the first times I went to the Grammys, I got to share a dressing room with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift and I asked them for a lock of their hair from each one of them, which is totally creepy, but awesome," she said. "I put little bows on them individually and put them in my purse. And that was my little secret, and I'm a freak!" 13. Whoopi Goldberg's full name is actually Caryn Elaine Johnson. She gave herself the name Whoopi because she just happens to be a gassy person. She said, "The true story is that my family is Jewish, Buddhist, Baptist, and Catholic — none of which I subscribe to, by the way, as I don't believe in man-made religions. So I took the last name from a Jewish ancestor. And I happen to be gaseous, which explains the first name, short for whoopee cushion." 14. Sandra Bullock was once in a plane crash. The plane skidded off the runway, severely damaging the plane but luckily leaving Bullock unhurt. Coincidentally, Bullock had recently starred in the film Forces of Nature, which is about a plane that skids off the runway. 15. Back in 1991, Julia Roberts called off her wedding days before she was going to marry Kiefer Sutherland. On the day she was supposed to be married, she instead went on a date with Jason Patric, who was friends with Sutherland (but had recently been uninvited from the wedding), then ran away with him to Ireland. Coincidentally, she went on to star in the movie Runaway Bride. 16. Jack Nicholson was raised by his grandmother, Ethel May, who he'd believed was his mother. Nearly four decades later, Jack learned that the person he thought was his sister, June, was actually his mother, and she was only 18 when she gave birth to Jack. He only learned this after a Time magazine researcher called him to confirm details for an upcoming story about him. 17. Bill Skarsgärd wore a ton of prosthetics to play Count Orlok in Nosferatu, including a prosthetic penis. During a scene where Orlak had to suck Nicholas Hoult's character's blood, Nicholas could feel the prosthetic rubbing against his leg and "didn't know how to react." After filming wrapped, Nicholas was gifted the penis framed, and it's hanging in his house. 18. Barbra Streisand cloned her dog Samantha twice after she died in 2017. The cloning cells were taken from her mouth and stomach. 19. One of Adrienne Bailon's favorite food combos is tuna salad sandwiches dipped in fruit punch. She'll even pour some fruit punch into the tuna salad before spreading it onto her bread. 20. Sean Penn was once in jail with Richard Ramirez, aka the infamous Night Stalker serial killer. Ramirez actually sent Penn fan mail asking for an autograph. At the time, Sean was spending 60 days in jail for reckless driving and punching an extra. He said that Ramirez wrote, "Hey, Sean, stay tough and hit them again — Richard Ramirez, 666." Sean replied with a note saying he felt "absolutely no kinship" with Ramirez, despite both being inmates, and said, "I hope gas descends upon you before sanity does, you know? It would be a kinder way out." Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 21. And finally, Patrick Mahomes confirmed that he wears the same pair of underwear for every game he plays, and only washes them "once in a while." "I mean if we're on a hot streak, I can't wash them, you know? I've just got to keep it rolling," he said. "As long as we're winning, I'll keep the superstition going." David Eulitt / Getty Images
