Ten fun facts about Courteney Cox

Fact 1
She studied architecture in college, but did not complete the course and chose instead to become a model and an actress.

Fact 2
In 1984, she appeared in the music video for Bruce Springsteen’s song Dancing in the Dark.

Fact 3
Courteney’s first appearance on a television show came in 1985 when she starred in the series Misfits of Science.

Fact 4
In 1987, she had her film debut in Masters of the Universe, followed by Cocoon: The Return in 1988.

Fact 5
In 1994, she appeared in the film Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, which starred Jim Carrey.

Fact 6
Shortly after the release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Courteney was cast in the role of Monica Geller on Friends.

Fact 7
In 2005, she and the other actresses on Friends became the highest paid TV actresses, earning $1 million for each episode of the final two seasons of the show.

Fact 8
Courteney also appeared in the first 3 Scream films while she was on Friends, in 1996, 1997 and 2000.

Fact 9
Following the end of Friends after 10 seasons on the air, she starred in November, an independent film released in 2005.

Fact 10
In 2009, Courteney starred in the television comedy series Cougar Town, where she plays the role of a 40 year old mom who, freshly single, is looking for new experiences.

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is an American sitcom which aired on NBC from Sept. 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series was about a group of friends in the New York City borough of Manhattan.