Which actress played Monica Geller in the sitcom Friends?

Courteney Cox played Monica Geller in the sitcom Friends.

Cox was part of the original six-member ensemble, appearing in all 236 episodes across the show's ten-season run. Monica is Ross Geller's younger sister and is characterized by her competitive nature, intense organization, and enthusiasm for cooking and hosting. Her apartment becomes the main gathering place for the group, especially after the series begins.

Before Friends, Cox had appeared in music videos and television roles, including Bruce Springsteen's “Dancing in the Dark” video. Friends made her internationally famous and established Monica and Chandler Bing as one of the show's central couples. A common mix-up is confusing Cox with Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel Green, or Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay.

Cox later starred in the horror-comedy film series Scream as reporter-turned-anchor Gale Weathers. She also led the sitcom Cougar Town, which premiered in 2009.