That is because the role of Phoebe was nearly given to another actress.
The actress we speak of is someone very well known.
If you guessedEllen DeGeneresyou would be right!
According toHollywood.com, DeGeneres was actually producers' first choice to play Phoebe.
Meanwhile, DeGeneres is not the only well-known celebrity who almost played Phoebe.
Jane Krakowski from “30 Rock” was also considered for the part according toMetro.
Ultimately, Lisa Kudrow won over producers when they saw her as Ursula on “Mad About You.”
Funny enough, she didn’t think she would get the role at first (viaCheat Sheet).
But a few auditions later and the part was hers to immortalize!
I can identify with that more.'
But they said, ‘No, no.
Phoebe’" (viaCNN).
