The world of sitcoms will never stop being iconic, even a century later, when the streaming space will likely dominate entertainment. With countless options available, sitcom lovers will always return to their favorite shows to find the comfort they crave. One of the sitcoms that has cemented itself in infinite hearts is the classic American show Friends.
Starring Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and ensemble, the show has become a cult classic over the years, with fans holding it close to their hearts and calling it perfect. But what if we told you that Courteney Cox’s Monica wasn’t originally supposed to end up with Matthew Perry’s Chandler? It may sound surprising, but there is evidence to back it up.
The Friends Trivia
Yes, it’s true. Friends ran for 10 seasons between 1994 and 2004, defining the decade with its brilliance. The show was loved for many things, but one of the most talked-about aspects was the chemistry between Monica Geller and Chandler Bing. Throughout the series, fans rooted for the two to get together. When they did, the audience cheered. However, initially, the makers had planned for Monica to end up with Matt LeBlanc’s character, Joey Tribbiani. Read on to find out more.
This revelation comes from David Crane, the co-creator of Friends alongside Marta Kauffman. Crane shared how the original plan wasn’t for Monica and Chandler to remain a couple after their initial hookup in London. “When Monica and Chandler went to bed together for the first time in London, the original plan wasn’t for them to become a couple for the rest of the series,” Crane told Entertainment Weekly in September 2019.
He further explained, “It was one of those things where, originally, the thought was, ‘Oh, it was just a big, quick, funny mistake, and how are they going to get out of that?’ Then, the more we explored it, the more stories it provided, and it really reinvigorated the show.”
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