Courteney Cox

Famous Actress

Actress / Producer / Director

Born: June 15, 1964 | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Television Film

Professional Insight: Courteney Cox rose to fame as Monica Geller on Friends, becoming one of the most recognizable television stars of the 1990s and 2000s.

Early Life and Career

1Early Years

Courteney Cox was born in Birmingham, Alabama and studied architecture before pursuing acting.

2Breakthrough

Her first major role was in the music video for Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" (1984).

3Friends Era

From 1994-2004, Cox starred as Monica Geller in the iconic sitcom Friends.

4Film Career

She appeared in the Scream horror franchise and several romantic comedies.

5Later Work

She starred in and produced Cougar Town (2009-2015) and appeared in Friends reunion (2021).

Professional Insight: Cox was the only main Friends cast member not nominated for an Emmy, despite the show's massive success.

Notable Works

1Friends (1994-2004)

Played Monica Geller, the obsessive-compulsive chef in NBC's hit sitcom.

2Scream Series

Portrayed reporter Gale Weathers in the horror franchise (1996-2023).

3Cougar Town (2009-2015)

Starred as Jules Cobb in this ABC/TBS comedy series she also produced.

Personal Life

1Relationships

Married to David Arquette (1999-2013), with whom she has a daughter, Coco.

2Friendships

Remains close friends with her Friends co-stars, especially Jennifer Aniston.

3Business Ventures

Co-founded the production company Coquette Productions.

4Awards

Won a Satellite Award and received multiple Golden Globe nominations.

Professional Insight: Cox was the first person to say the word "period" on American television in a Tampax commercial (1985).