Valerie Bertinelli Had a Shot at This ‘Friends’ Role - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

opus · 11-30-2020, 06:32 PM

But Refused to Audition: ‘1 of the Truly Stupid Choices of My Career’

“If change had been easy,” she wrote, “I wouldn’t have made one of the truly stupid choices of my career. I was asked to come in and discuss playing Ross’s pregnant ex-wife Carol in NBC’s hit Friends. It should have been a no-brainer. I adored Matthew Perry and I loved the show.”

The former One Day at a Time star couldn’t bring herself to discuss the role with NBC.

“I didn’t even go in for the meeting,” Bertinelli continued. “My reason was pathetic. I felt too fat to stand next to Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow, all three of whom are drop-dead gorgeous on top of being brilliant actresses. I didn’t even want to to risk being offered the part.”

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertain...y-career.html/

opus · 11-30-2020, 06:37 PM

If you don't get the "I adored Matthew Perry' line, they were on the short lived series Sydney together

Bonniegirl · 12-10-2020, 03:50 PM

Oh wow !

Very interesting !!

Bonniegirl · 12-10-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

If you don't get the "I adored Matthew Perry' line, they were on the short lived series Sydney together

They really look alike, that was great casting making them Brother and Sister !!

Babalu · 12-10-2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

But Refused to Audition: ‘1 of the Truly Stupid Choices of My Career’

“If change had been easy,” she wrote, “I wouldn’t have made one of the truly stupid choices of my career. I was asked to come in and discuss playing Ross’s pregnant ex-wife Carol in NBC’s hit Friends. It should have been a no-brainer. I adored Matthew Perry and I loved the show.”

The former One Day at a Time star couldn’t bring herself to discuss the role with NBC.

“I didn’t even go in for the meeting,” Bertinelli continued. “My reason was pathetic. I felt too fat to stand next to Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow, all three of whom are drop-dead gorgeous on top of being brilliant actresses. I didn’t even want to to risk being offered the part.”

Just more proof that everyone, no matter how successful, is insecure to some degree. I've even heard Paul McCartney say it.

Bonniegirl · 12-10-2020, 05:51 PM

It's a shame she didn't guest star on Friends somewhere down the line ! Maybe playing Ross and Monica's cousin or Joey's cousin or something ! Or a date or girlfriend of one of the guys !

RetroGuy2000 · 12-10-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

It's a shame she didn't guest star on Friends somewhere down the line ! Maybe playing Ross and Monica's cousin or Joey's cousin or something ! Or a date or girlfriend of one of the guys !

Monica/Ross' cousin would have been great... but not "Cassie"!

opus · 12-10-2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

It's a shame she didn't guest star on Friends somewhere down the line ! Maybe playing Ross and Monica's cousin or Joey's cousin or something ! Or a date or girlfriend of one of the guys !

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Monica/Ross' cousin would have been great... but not "Cassie"!

Yeah, they did Ross and Monica’s cousin. It was Denise Richards.

Cue the Barry White music...

https://youtu.be/RmOmRNsIH_4

Bonniegirl · 12-11-2020, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Monica/Ross' cousin would have been great... but not "Cassie"!

Yeah, I totally didn't see Cassie as a believable cousin of Ross and Monica !

Although it was a funny episode!

Bonniegirl · 12-11-2020, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Yeah, they did Ross and Monica’s cousin. It was Denise Richards.

Cue the Barry White music...

https://youtu.be/RmOmRNsIH_4

Yep!! Ross was thinking naughty thoughts of his cousin !!

RetroGuy2000 · 12-11-2020, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yeah, I totally didn't see Cassie as a believable cousin of Ross and Monica !

Although it was a funny episode!

My favorite part is the end, with Phoebe.

opus · 12-11-2020, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yep!! Ross was thinking naughty thoughts of his cousin !!

Is that better or worse then thinking naughty thoughts of your sister in law?

(For the uninformed, that’s a One Day At a Time reference)

RetroGuy2000 · 12-11-2020, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yep!! Ross was thinking naughty thoughts of his cousin !!

Well, she was adopted...

11-30-2020, 06:32 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,544	Valerie Bertinelli Had a Shot at This ‘Friends’ Role But Refused to Audition: ‘1 of the Truly Stupid Choices of My Career’ “If change had been easy,” she wrote, “I wouldn’t have made one of the truly stupid choices of my career. I was asked to come in and discuss playing Ross’s pregnant ex-wife Carol in NBC’s hit Friends. It should have been a no-brainer. I adored Matthew Perry and I loved the show.” The former One Day at a Time star couldn’t bring herself to discuss the role with NBC. “I didn’t even go in for the meeting,” Bertinelli continued. “My reason was pathetic. I felt too fat to stand next to Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow, all three of whom are drop-dead gorgeous on top of being brilliant actresses. I didn’t even want to to risk being offered the part.” https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertain...y-career.html/

11-30-2020, 06:37 PM	#2
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,544	If you don't get the "I adored Matthew Perry' line, they were on the short lived series Sydney together

12-10-2020, 03:50 PM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,820	Oh wow ! Very interesting !!

12-10-2020, 05:51 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,820	It's a shame she didn't guest star on Friends somewhere down the line ! Maybe playing Ross and Monica's cousin or Joey's cousin or something ! Or a date or girlfriend of one of the guys !