Monica Geller minutes and forty-six seconds apart. Although the surprise addition of Monica and Chandler's twins was generally well received, critics questioned the fact that the babies are brought home from the hospital the same day as their delivery Monica is portrayed by American actress Courteney Cox. Crane and Kauffman had originally written the role of Monica for comedian Janeane Garofalo, their first choice, because they were attracted to her "edgier and snarkier" voice. However, Garofalo ultimately turned down the offer. Actress Jami Gertz was also offered the role but declined, while actress Leah Remini auditioned for Monica before ultimately being cast
Monica Geller as Carrie Heffernan in the sitcom "The King of Queens" in 1998; Remini would eventually guest star in an episode of "Friends". Before being cast as Monica in "Friends", Cox was best known for appearing in singer Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" music video; within the television industry for her recurring role as Lauren Miller, Alex P. Keaton's girlfriend, on the sitcom "Family Ties"; and Melissa Robinson in the comedy film "" (1994), opposite Jim Carrey. After guest starring on the sitcom "Seinfeld" as Meryl, main character Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriend, the producers offered Cox the role of Monica's spoiled