'Friends' star Courteney Cox almost left Hollywood in the '80s, father told her it was 'time to pack it in'

Marta Balaga French TV festival Series Mania started out playfully with a slew of humorous digs directed at its starry guests during the opening ceremony, including Brian Cox, back in town to hold a masterclass and introduce the latest episode of his smash hit “Succession.” “I didn’t have time to watch Season 3. I have to see my children grow up, Brian!,” exclaimed host Daphné Bürki, before introducing this year’s opening show “Greek Salad” by Cédric Klapisch: “A prequel to ‘Norwegian Omelette,’ always starring Romain Duris,” Bürki joked. Series Mania general director Laurence Herszberg joined in on the fun, giving a shoutout to “Emily in Paris’s” Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, attending with co-star Arnaud Binard: “She became a symbol of a Parisian woman. I hope there isn’t too much weight on your shoulders, Philippine!”

Will Smith shockingly smacked Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, the comedian reignited the feud with his Netflix stand-up special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” last Saturday.“Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family in his Netflix special,” a Smith source told “Entertainment Tonight.”Embarrassed or not, last year’s Best Actor winner received a 10-year ban from the Oscars and other associated Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events, so he cannot present the trophy for Best Actor in 2023 as tradition dictates. And a source told Page Six the violent dust-up won’t go unmentioned Sunday night.“We’re going to acknowledge it, and then we’re gonna move on,” executive producer Molly McNearney said in a press conference.

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Courteney Cox brought her daughter, Coco Arquette, along to the New York premiere of "Scream VI" on Monday night. Coco, 18, donned a corset-style red dress paired with black platform heels, and Cox looked chic in a black blazer and sheer tights. The mother-daughter duo held hands on the red carpet and posed for photos.

Courteney Cox beamed with pride on Monday night, 6 March, as her 18 year old daughter Coco joined her on the red carpet. Courteney and her castmates came together for the premiere of Scream VI in New York, where the Friends alumni reprised her role as Gale Weathers after 12 years. Gale is the only Scream character to feature in all five instalments of the franchise, with the fourth film hitting cinemas in 2011.

Courteney Cox brought a very special guest to the “Scream VI” New York City premiere on Monday night.

Hayden Panettiere and Courteney Cox joined the new generation of scream queens at the premiere of their movie Scream VI!

Courteney Cox is reflecting on the legacy of the  franchise. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Cox at the  premiere, where she shared what it's been like carrying the film's mantle as the only OG character left the franchise, and what her future looks like within the horror movie saga.«You're so busy running or chasing Ghostface -- I love this film,» Cox, who reprises her role as reporter Gale Weathers shared.

Dermot Mulroney is the latest actor to join the franchise, playing Detective Bailey in alongside Courteney Cox, who returns as Gale Weathers. And because he is playing one of the two law enforcement roles — the other being FBI agent Kirby Reed played Hayden Panettiere — the actor knew he had «a big badge to fill» following David Arquette's longtime run as Deputy Dewey. "[He's] obviously one of the most favorite characters in the whole franchise," Mulroney tells ET's Rachel Smith.As it turns out, when the actor initially got the call to be in the newest sequel, he hadn't seen yet nor did he know about Dewey's fate in the last film.

Final Oscar balloting starts today. The 9,579 eligible Academy voters are now going to make their choices, and they have only until March 7 at 5 p.m. PT to do it. There is lots of speculation, but the only thing that really counts right now is what these AMPAS members check off on their digital ballots. Good luck, everyone.

Courteney Cox shared a touching story about her late father Richard Lewis Cox on Tuesday while promoting Scream 6 on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC. The 58-year-old actress was congratulated by Jimmy, 55, for getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Monday and he also apologized for not going to the ceremony that was attended by his wife Molly, 44. 'My wife comes home last night, "Oh my god, you've got to hear what happened.

? getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 27 were her Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. The trio met on the set of the iconic sitcom over 30 years ago, and they've been like family ever since, as Kudrow and Aniston noted in their tribute speeches at the ceremony. According to , Aniston began her speech, “We're very honored to be here today to speak on your behalf as your co-workers, your friends, and your family, your sisters.”“Courteney, we just want to say that we’re deeply, deeply proud to know you," Kudrow said, per the . “You are the definition of a truly beautiful, talented and, what’s most important, a truly good and decent human being.

Courteney Cox delighted all Friends fans on Monday night as she reunited with Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.And Jennifer in particular couldn't have been prouder of her friend, sharing an emotional tribute to the mother-of-one on Instagram after the event.The Morning Show star shared several pictures of the trio at the iconic LA landmark, as well as a picture of them hugging each other in Friends decades beforehand.VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow praise Courteney Cox at the Hollywood Walk of Fame"Very proud of our girl @courteneycoxofficial today. I love these women with literally every ounce of my heart and soul @lisakudrow and I were on a cloud being able to celebrate her and her incredible achievements," she wrote in the caption.Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Crying!" while another wrote: "Best friend goals." A third added: "I have so many happy tears!"MORE: Jennifer Aniston fights the heat in beachside swimsuit selfieREAD: Why Jennifer Aniston faced a heartbreaking time over the holidaysAlso in attendance at the ceremony were Courteney's good friend, Laura Dern, who gave a speech, as well as the star's long-term partner Johnny McDaid, and her daughter Coco Arquette, 18.A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston)Jennifer Aniston paid tribute to Courteney Cox following her Hollywood Walk of Fame starET Online revealed what Jennifer said during the ceremony to her friend.

Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox have delighted fans with a Friends reunion as the trio came together to celebrate Courteney, 58, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The three actresses have been close pals for almost 30 years, so it made sense for Jennifer, 54, and Lisa, 59, to speak at Courtney’s ceremony yesterday, Monday 27 February. Courtney marks the 2,750th person to get a star, and was also joined by her 18 year old daughter Coco Arquette at the affair, as well as long-term partner Johnny McDaid.

Friends favourite Courteney Cox has broken her silence on Prince Harry’s allegations about taking magic mushrooms at her home. In the Duke of Sussex’s tell-all memoir Spare, which hit shelves last month, the 38 year old recalled a partying phase he went through while in the US. During the stint, Harry crashed at Courtney’s California home on one occasion and supposedly found “a huge box of black diamond mushroom chocolates”.

Courteney Cox finally has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The "Friends" actress spoke to Fox News Digital about the monumental moment, revealing that she never thought she would see this kind of success in her career.

praised Cox and called her a “sister” to them, pointing out that they have all been friends for 30 years.“We’re very honored to be here today to speak on your behalf as your co-workers, your friends and your family, your sisters,” Aniston said, with Kudrow standing right next to her. “To be friends with Courteney is to be family with Courteney.

Courtney Cox reunites with her Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow during her Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on Monday (February 27) in Los Angeles.

Courteney Cox is finally speaking up about that instance when she was mentioned in Prince Harry's book, Spare.The actress was referenced by the Duke of Sussex when he'd wrote that he'd found a box of black diamond mushroom chocolates in her fridge while partying at her Los Angeles home.VIDEO: Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes fastest selling non-fiction bookIn an interview with Variety, she finally addressed the claim, noting that the royal was a guest at her home, although didn't fully clarify whether the mushrooms incident was true."He did stay here for a couple of days — probably two or three. He's a really nice person,: she explained. MORE: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reveal pride in new announcementTRENDING NOW: Amy Robach and T.J.

Forever their friend. Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow reunited with Friends costar Courteney Cox to honor the Scream star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Monday, February 27.