“Friends” fans likely can’t imagine anyone other thanCourteney Coxin the role of Monica Geller.
I’m very similar to her …
I’m not as clean as Monica, but I am neat.

It just worked," Cox said.
“I mean, the casting was perfect.
It really was,” she added.

While Cox admits she loved playing the role of Monica, another famous actress was nearly given the role.
However, the on-screen chef was nearly played by another familiar face, actressLeah Remini.
“We walked out of the building and into the completely empty parking lot.
Joey coaches Remini’s character through labor, and she’s never seen again following the episode.
The duo also reunited on screen in two seasons of James' comedy “Kevin Can Wait.”