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Courteney Cox then and now: from ‘Friends' favourite to Hollywood scream queen
Jules Cobb in 'Cougar Town' (2009 to 2015) Above Her performance in 'Cougar Town' earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical. Returning to television as a leading lady, Cox starred as Jules Cobb, a wine-loving single mother navigating the complexities of dating in her 40s. Unlike Monica's need for control, Jules embraced life's beautiful chaos with warmth and hilarious relatability. The sitcom provided Cox with a platform to showcase her comedic charm while exploring themes of friendship, family and self-discovery. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical, proving her ability to lead an ensemble cast with grace and impeccable timing. Lucy Spiller in 'Dirt' (2007 to 2008) Above This drama was a complete departure from her girl-next-door image, exploring the gritty underside of fame. (Photo: IMDB) In her darkest and most daring role, Courteney Cox transformed into Lucy Spiller, the manipulative and morally complex editor of a celebrity gossip magazine. This FX drama represented a complete departure from her girl-next-door image, exploring the gritty underside of fame and media manipulation. As both star and executive producer, Cox demonstrated her willingness to tackle adult-oriented material while showcasing her dramatic range. The role allowed her to delve into a character obsessed with power and scandal, proving her versatility in psychological storytelling. Pat Phelps in 'Shining Vale' (2022 to 2023) Above The Starz series required Cox to balance laugh-out-loud moments with genuine psychological terror. Cox's masterful return to horror-comedy came with Shining Vale, where she portrayed Patricia 'Pat' Phelps, a creatively unfulfilled author grappling with possible demonic possession. This Starz series required her to balance laugh-out-loud moments with genuine psychological terror, showcasing her maturity as an actress capable of carrying genre-bending material. Pat's journey from bestselling 'wild child' author to suburban mother questioning her sanity allowed Cox to explore themes of identity and mental health with depth and nuance, earning critical acclaim for her performance. Lauren Miller in 'Family Ties' (1987 to 1989) Above This role provided Cox with invaluable experience in sitcom rhythms and character development. Cox's breakthrough role came as Lauren Miller, the intelligent college girlfriend of Alex P Keaton (Michael J Fox) in the beloved 1980s sitcom. This recurring role established her presence in the TV landscape while demonstrating her burgeoning comedic timing and natural chemistry with established stars. Lauren's driven, academic personality left a lasting impression on viewers and provided Cox with invaluable experience in sitcom rhythms and character development. Meryl in 'Seinfeld' (1994) Above In this memorable role, Cox delivered classic Seinfeld-ian comedy with perfect timing. In a delightful deep cut for fans of 90s TV, Cox guest-starred as Meryl in the iconic Seinfeld episode 'The Wife'. Playing Jerry's girlfriend who enthusiastically embraces their fake marriage charade for dry-cleaning discounts, Courteney Cox delivered classic Seinfeldian comedy with perfect timing. This memorable one-episode appearance occurred just as Friends was taking off, creating an iconic crossover moment from the golden age of sitcoms. Her performance demonstrated her comedic versatility in a completely different TV universe. Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
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16-04-2025
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Lucy Hale to Star in "Dead Letters" TV Adaptation
Yara Sameh In a very competitive situation with major bidders, Netflix has landed for development "Dead Letters", a drama starring and executive produced by Lucy Hale. An adaptation of Caite Dolan-Leach's 2017 novel, the project comes from Unwell Productions, the company of Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper, and Aaron Kaplan's Kapital Entertainment. Written/executive produced by Rachel Caris Love (Invitation to a Bonfire) and to be directed/executive produced by Liz Friedlander (Shining Vale), "Dead Letters" is described as an addictive mystery whodunit-meets-psychological thriller centered on a pair of identical twin sisters, Ava and Zelda, played by Hale. When Ava returns home to the family vineyard in the wake of Zelda's sudden death, she must find out who murdered her beloved twin while reckoning with dangerous revelations about the woman Zelda had become in her absence. To complicate matters: Zelda knew she was in serious danger, so she left behind letters for Ava. Zelda's cryptic and gut-wrenching 'dead letters' send Ava on a twisted scavenger hunt for the truth — forcing Ava to question everyone she's ever loved. Hale, Love, Friedlander and Dolan-Leach executive produce alongside Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment, Brian Morewitz of Morewitz Media, Elissa Leeds of Reel Talent Management as well as Unwell's principals Cooper and Matt Kaplan and head of TV Mina Lefevre. Jaiden Kaplan will serve as creative executive for Kapital, which is the studio. The project reunites former Pretty Little Liars star Hale with Lefevre who oversaw the series at Freeform (then ABC Family.) The project originated with Hale, who read and fell in love with the book. She, along with her manager Leeds, took it to Kaplan with whom she had been talking about collaborating for a while. Dead Letters would mark Hale's return to series television where she most recently starred in Katy Keene and Ragdoll in addition to reprising her Wizards of Waverly Place role with a cameo on the sequel, "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place". Her recent film credits include 2024's "Which Brings Me To You" and "Running On Empty" as well as the upcoming "F*** Marry Kill and White Mars". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
