Hey there, friends! You won't believe this: In a recent chat with You Up With Nikki Glaser, Tiffani Thiessen revealed that she was almost cast as the iconic Rachel Green on Friends instead of Jennifer Aniston. Yes, you read that right! Imagine Tiffani, who was already making waves as the unforgettable Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell, stepping into Rachel's shoes. It could have been a game-changer, right?
During the interview, Tiffani opened up about her experience, saying, “Did you know I auditioned for Friends for Jennifer Aniston?” Can you picture it? Tiffani had already established herself as a rising star, so she might have seemed like a perfect fit for the role. But as they say, life has its own plans, and Jennifer, who was relatively unknown at the time, ended up landing the part.
Interestingly, the casting directors chose Jennifer, now 49, over Tiffani because they felt Jennifer had a more mature presence, which they believed suited the character of Rachel Green better. While Tiffani was undoubtedly talented, her youthful energy may have been just a bit too vibrant for the role.
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Tiffani in ‘Saved by the Bell.’ (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Tiffani herself shared, “I was just a little too young. I was a little too young to [join] the pairing of the rest of them,” the 44-year-old actress explained. Believe it or not, other actresses like Jane Krakowski and even Courteney Cox, who famously played Monica Geller, also auditioned for the role of Rachel. It just goes to show how competitive the casting process can be, especially for a role as iconic as Rachel Green.
Why Friends Remains a Cultural Phenomenon
Despite Tiffani not landing the role she hoped for, Friends went on to become one of the most beloved sitcoms of the '90s. The show aired for an impressive 10 seasons, with its final episode captivating audiences in 2004. Fans have been eagerly speculating about a possible reboot ever since. According to Star Magazine, Jennifer Aniston is already exploring the idea with a modern twist.
“Jen wants to make the reboot work with a Millennial angle, and has reached out to some of the original writers,” a source revealed. While details are still under wraps, the buzz around a potential reboot is growing louder with each passing day.
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Reports suggest that Jennifer has already approached some of her former co-stars to join the reboot. Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, who played Monica Geller and Phoebe Buffay respectively, are reportedly on board for a project tentatively titled Friends 2.0. Fans are understandably excited about the possibility of revisiting the beloved gang in a fresh, updated format.
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