Monica Geller character on "Friends"", citing her cleanliness, bluntness and role as "the heart of the group", among others. Loiacono enthused that Monica "didn't just have one defining aspect; she had many, and they were all equally hilarious. Not to mention, her ambition and vulnerability resulted in some of the show's most touching and heartbreaking moments". Additionally, Loiacono dismissed the fact that Cox has never received an Emmy Award nomination for her performance as Monica as "downright criminal". In 2015, HitFix wrote a similar article entitled "5 Reasons Monica Geller is the Best "Friends" Friend", published in tandem with Cox's 51 birthday.
Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller are fictional characters from the dramatic television series "Gilmore Girls" and its spin-off series, "". Rory is portrayed by Alexis Bledel and Paris is played by Liza Weil. Introduced as academic rivals in high school, the two gradually grow closer as the series progresses. Paris and Rory have received recognition from multiple media outlets, including "TV Guide", "Cosmopolitan", and Fox News. Many writers have praised the development of their friendship, with others expressing interest in a romantic bond between the characters. While attending Chilton Preparatory High School, the mild-mannered Rory