{"id":304487,"date":"2025-05-28T03:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=355613"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:32:55","slug":"this-actress-is-grateful-for-not-having-had-a-leading-role-in-the-iconic-series-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/this-actress-is-grateful-for-not-having-had-a-leading-role-in-the-iconic-series-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"This actress is grateful for not having had a leading role in the iconic series Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jessica Hecht, an actress known for playing Susan Bunch in the iconic 90s series, Friends, expressed her gratitude for not being a main character in the show. <strong>In recent statements, Hecht acknowledged that the responsibility of being a protagonist is more than what many people could handle<\/strong>. Although she appeared in more than a dozen episodes, her performance left a significant mark as the partner of Carol Willick, played by Jane Sibbett, amidst the romantic entanglement with Ross, a character played by David Schwimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friends is a great series, but I don&#8217;t think it deserves it<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the cast of Friends has enjoyed a deep and genuine connection that has lasted since the series ended 20 years ago. <strong>Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay, emphasized the importance of respectful communication among the actors to maintain their friendships, both on and off screen<\/strong>. According to Kudrow, the work behind the scenes involved openly discussing any misunderstandings, which allowed their relationships to strengthen.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"F.R.I.E.N.D.S Season 1 Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zg2LCD5QOJs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact that Friends had on the lives of its viewers is undeniable, and Hecht recalled with admiration how the series has affected so many people. <strong>The chemistry between the characters continues to be a key factor that keeps fans interested, who still enjoy the series through reruns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the passage of time, the cast has reunited on several occasions, <strong>the most recent being the special Friends: The Reunion in 2021, which took place two years before the tragic death of Matthew Perry in 2023<\/strong>. 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In recent statements, Hecht acknowledged that the responsibility of being a protagonist is more than what many people could handle. Although she appeared in more than a dozen episodes, her performance left a significant mark as the partner of Carol Willick, played by Jane Sibbett, amid the romantic entanglement with Ross, a character played by David Schwimmer. 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