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'Friends' star James Michael Tyler dies at 59 following stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
'Friends' star James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on Friends, has died at 59.
'Friends' star James Michael Tyler dies at 59 following stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
'Friends' star James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on Friends, has died at 59.ew.com
Rest in peace & condolences to his family.
Friends actor James Michael Tyler dies at 59 following cancer battle
A rep for the actor, who played Gunther on the hit NBC series, confirmed the actor's passing to TMZ .
James Michael Tyler, Gunther from 'Friends,' Dead at 59 from Cancer
Gunther from 'Friends' has succumbed to his prostate cancer.
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Jennifer Aniston thinks Sebastian Stan would've been great on 'Friends'
Sebastian Stan tells Jennifer Aniston he would've played Chandler if he starred on 'Friends.'
TV News: ‘Friends’ Creator Donates $4 Million Due to ‘Guilt’ and Embarrassment Over Show’s Zero Diversity
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/friends-creator-embarrassed-diversity-donates-4-million-1235307727/ ‘Friends’ Creator Donates $4 Million Due to ‘Guilt’ and Embarrassment Over Show’s Zero Diversity By Zack Sharf “Friends” creator Marta Kauffman told the Los Angeles Times that she’s so...
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Why Is Sheldon So Clueless When It Comes to Race on The Big Bang Theory?
Sheldon tapes his final Fun With Flags.
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Friends Creator Marta Kauffman Regrets Misgendering Chandler’s Trans Mom
She previously also expressed “guilt” over the show’s lack of racial diversity, to the tune of a $4 million donation.
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Real story of Friends' A-list cameos - from 'feuds' and flings to major regrets
From Susan Sarandon's sexy appearance to Bruce Willis' stint after he lost a bet, Hollywood's biggest stars couldn't get enough of Friends
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After All The Flak Friends Faced For Not Featuring Enough People Of Color, Lisa Kudrow Shares Her Point Of View
The Phoebe Buffay actress gives a different perspective.
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After All The Flak Friends Faced For Not Featuring Enough People Of Color, Lisa Kudrow Shares Her Point Of View
The Phoebe Buffay actress gives a different perspective.
People need to let this go.
Not a single one of us would hang out with em like that. Whats the point of wanting to be "included" in something on tv that we wouldn't even want to be included in in real life?
And also Phoebe's right.
Courteney Cox reacts to Kanye West saying 'Friends' is not funny
It's not too late to pivot, Kanye! Courteney Cox shared her reaction on social media after learning about a since-deleted tweet by Kanye West in which he said 'Friends' wasn't funny.
Courteney Cox hilariously reacts to Kanye West saying Friends is not funny
"I bet the old Kanye thought Friends was funny," says Cox.
By Emlyn TravisSeptember 07, 2022 at 12:51 PM EDT
Could this be any more awkward? Well, if you're Courteney Cox and Kanye West, then the answer is yes, yes it can be.
On Monday, the "Flashing Lights" rapper took to Instagram to clarify that he hadn't actually written some of the messages that have appeared on his social media accounts — including one in which he declared that Friends wasn't funny.
"I know you guys gonna be disappointed but I actually didn't write the [tweet] that said 'Friends wasn't funny either,'" West captioned his post. "But I wish I had. I'd love to know who thought of that. I like to post comments."
While the since-deleted tweet did come from his official Twitter account, it seems that West is now admitting that he wasn't the one to come up with the punchline.
At the time, West's tweet about his dislike of the beloved NBC sit-com came on the heels of a comment made by Cox's close pal and co-star Jennifer Aniston, in which she encouraged her Instagram followers to vote in the 2020 presidential election before adding, "PS - It's not funny to vote for Kanye."
Now, nearly two years down the line, it appears Cox has just found out about West's less-than-favorable review of the show and has some serious thoughts.
Courteney Cox reacts to Kanye West saying he doesn't think 'Friends' is funny
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The actress, who starred as the loving perfectionist Monica Geller for 10 seasons, posted a Instagram video of herself grooving in her kitchen to West's 2008 single "Heartless" as she scrolls through the app. When she gets to his post and reads his critique, she lifts an unimpressed brow and then immediately slams the speaker off.
"I bet the old Kayne thought Friends was funny," Cox captioned the post, making her own reference to West's 2016 single "I Love Kanye."
Fingers crossed it's not too late for West to pivot his stance on the show.
"I bet the old Kanye thought Friends was funny," says Cox.
By Emlyn TravisSeptember 07, 2022 at 12:51 PM EDT
Could this be any more awkward? Well, if you're Courteney Cox and Kanye West, then the answer is yes, yes it can be.
On Monday, the "Flashing Lights" rapper took to Instagram to clarify that he hadn't actually written some of the messages that have appeared on his social media accounts — including one in which he declared that Friends wasn't funny.
"I know you guys gonna be disappointed but I actually didn't write the [tweet] that said 'Friends wasn't funny either,'" West captioned his post. "But I wish I had. I'd love to know who thought of that. I like to post comments."
While the since-deleted tweet did come from his official Twitter account, it seems that West is now admitting that he wasn't the one to come up with the punchline.
At the time, West's tweet about his dislike of the beloved NBC sit-com came on the heels of a comment made by Cox's close pal and co-star Jennifer Aniston, in which she encouraged her Instagram followers to vote in the 2020 presidential election before adding, "PS - It's not funny to vote for Kanye."
Now, nearly two years down the line, it appears Cox has just found out about West's less-than-favorable review of the show and has some serious thoughts.
Courteney Cox reacts to Kanye West saying he doesn't think 'Friends' is funny
| CREDIT: AMY SUSSMAN/GETTY IMAGES; BRAD BARKET/GETTY IMAGES
The actress, who starred as the loving perfectionist Monica Geller for 10 seasons, posted a Instagram video of herself grooving in her kitchen to West's 2008 single "Heartless" as she scrolls through the app. When she gets to his post and reads his critique, she lifts an unimpressed brow and then immediately slams the speaker off.
"I bet the old Kayne thought Friends was funny," Cox captioned the post, making her own reference to West's 2016 single "I Love Kanye."
Fingers crossed it's not too late for West to pivot his stance on the show.
Jennifer Aniston says there's a 'whole generation' that finds 'Friends' 'offensive'
Jennifer Aniston is acknowledging that a new generation of viewers finds 'Friends' offensive, citing the changing comedy landscape.
Aisha Tyler says fans still call her the 'Black girl' from 'Friends'
Aisha Tyler says fans still approach her and call her the 'Black girl' from 'Friends.'
Aisha Tyler says fans still approach her and call her 'Black girl from Friends'
The actress was also "petrified" to play Charlie Wheeler on the hit sitcom.
By Christian HolubApril 05, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
Aisha Tyler has had a prolific career in television for decades now. But despite her many accomplishments (including hosting Who's Line Is It Anyway? and The Talk, voicing super-spy Lana Kane on Archer, and starring as Dr. Tara Lewis on Criminal Minds), she says she's still recognized most often for one role in particular: playing Charlie Wheeler on the final two seasons of Friends.
"It was a massive show, a global hit," Tyler told Entertainment Tonight in a new interview. "To this day, people come up to me and go, 'Charlie, Charlie,' or they just go, 'Black girl from Friends.'"
David Schwimmer and Aisha Tyler on 'Friends'
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The attention she gets for the performance doesn't come as a surprise to her. Tyler had seen every episode of the iconic '90s sitcom before taking on the part and knew it was going to have a major impact on her career.
"Sometimes you don't really know what a job is going to do, how it's going to change your life," Tyler told ET. "You don't know if it's going to be a hit. You don't even know if it's going to be good. You're just there to do your best work. But I knew when I got Friends that it was a big deal."
Knowing just how much was at stake left Tyler feeling very nervous. As she recalled in the new interview, "We walked out and we did a curtain call [where] everybody [does a] bow to the audience at the end of the show. As we're backstage, Matthew Perry just leans in and goes, 'Get ready for your life to change.' It was a really sweet, kind thing to say to someone who's just petrified and just trying not to pee on herself a little bit from fear."
Tyler's comments echo recent ones from Paul Rudd, who also joined Friends in its last few seasons, long after it had become a cultural phenomenon. But because Rudd's character Mike Hannigan ended up being the one true love interest of main character Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), he had a significant role in the series finale, which he described as a "surreal" experience. Tyler's Charlie, on the other hand, had romantic entanglements with both Joey (Matt LeBlanc) and Ross (David Schwimmer) before moving on.
The actress' latest TV gig is on Apple TV+'s The Last Thing He Told Me, in which she plays a journalist named Jules who helps Hannah (Jennifer Garner) uncover her husband's (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) secrets after he goes missing.
Matthew Perry says Keanu Reeves insult will be removed from memoir
Matthew Perry said those perplexing references to Keanu Reeves in his recent memoir will be removed in future editions: 'It was a mean thing to do.'
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Jennifer Aniston shares throwback kiss pic with birthday girl Courteney Cox
'The biggest heart and most generous of humans': Jennifer Aniston wished Courteney Cox happy birthday by sharing a throwback of a friendly smooch.
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The Friends cast now comes in Fisher-Price toy form — and the special-edition set has plenty of fun Easter eggs
Grab it from Amazon before it sells out.
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Courteney Cox channels Monica in 'Friends' spoof of her secret closet
Courteney Cox is channeling her inner Monica Gellar in a 'Friends' spoof showing off her secret closet full of messy junk.
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'Friends' nearly recast Emily role over lack of chemistry with David Schwimmer
'Friends' also took thee Rachel: According to TV director James Burrows, the hit sitcom considered recasting the actress who played Emily due to her lack of chemistry with David Schwimmer.
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Watch Ed Sheeran perform 'Friends'-inspired song for Courtney Cox
Watch Ed Sheeran sing new his new song 'American Town' — inspired by the TV show 'Friends' to his friend, Courtney Cox.
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'Friends' creator was 'concerned' about Matthew Perry during reunion
'Friends' creator Marta Kauffman says she was 'concerned' about Matthew Perry's sobriety journey while shooting the sitcom's 2021 reunion special.
Video resurfaces of Matthew Perry in fiery debate about addiction: 'You're just a person who is talking and is wrong' | Business Insider India
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'Friends' coffee shop gets first permanent location with a Matthew Perry tribute
The first permanent Central Perk, the coffee shop from 'Friends,' has opened in Boston with a special tribute to the late Matthew Perry.
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I always loved Friends but I never could see myself being friends with any of them except maybe Monica.
Jennifer Aniston says Matthew Perry was 'happy' and 'healthy' before his death
Jennifer Aniston is remembering 'Friends' costar Matthew Perry as he said he'd love to be remembered: 'He was happy. He was healthy.'
Zac Efron thanks late costar Matthew Perry at his Walk of Fame ceremony
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George Clooney remembers Matthew Perry as a 'funny, funny kid' who 'wasn't happy'
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Matthew Perry Honored at Emmys as Emotional Cover of ‘Friends’ Theme Song Plays During In Memoriam Tribute
Charlie Puth helped sing the "Friends" theme song during a tribute to the late Matthew Perry at the Emmys.
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Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reunite for Super Bowl ad
'Friends' stars David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston reunited for an Uber Eats commercial airing during the Super Bowl. There's just one problem: Aniston has no idea who Schwimmer is.