Monica Geller approximately half of the show's episodes, and has since proven popular enough to be adapted into an internet meme. While each main character eventually evolved into household names the longer "Friends" ran, the once-obscure actors by whom they were portrayed gradually established themselves as celebrities. According to "Elle", the combined popularity of Monica and Cox established them both as television icons during the 1990s. Additionally, baby name books now commonly associate the name "Monica" with the character. As the role in which Cox "found fame", Monica remains the actress' most iconic role to-date, as well as the part for which
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