She first caught our attention as the girl Bruce Springsteen pulled onstage in his “Dancing in the Dark” video, but Courteney Cox’s portrayal of Monica Gellar on Friends was what really captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Now as she returns to network TV with the new hit comedy Cougar Town, THS talks with those closest to her to reveal an intimate side of this beloved star. Featuring brand-new interviews with former costars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow and longtime allies Sheryl Crow and Gabby Reece, THS: Courteney Cox gives viewers a unique glimpse into the life of a Southern girl-turned-model who became one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. Courteney Cox: The E! True Hollywood Story, premieres Wed., Oct. 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!.
Courteney Cox: E! True Hollywood Story
Courteney Cox’s Supportive Spouse
Courteney Cox Arquette couldn’t have coped with turning 40 if she wasn’t married.
The former ‘Friends’ star says her spouse David Arquette and the couple’s five-year-old daughter Coco have made it easier for her to deal with ageing.
The 45-year-old beauty said: “When I turned 40, I was laying in bed with my daughter Coco. I just had her two days before, so I actually was going, ‘Oh, my God, how am I going to give this back to someone?!’ Being 40 I think is hard for women, but I didn’t experience it until later.
“Getting older is harder anyway, but living in Hollywood is exceptionally hard. It would be really scary if I wasn’t married and I had to go back out there again. And it is true that most men date women that are younger”
David is seven years younger than Courteney and the actress finds it flattering she has a toy boy.
She said: “I do see the appeal of the age gap. Why not go for a younger guy? I think it’s empowering for women to know that there are a lot of men who find older women very attractive and love the experience and knowledge that they can bring to the table.”
‘Cougar Town’ scoop: Rachael Harris is Cox’s new rival
Actress-comedian Rachael Harris (Fat Actress, In the Motherhood) is relocating to Cougar Town to play the potentially recurring role of Shanna, Courteney Cox’s judgmental nemesis, sources confirm to me exclusively.
Wait, there’s more!
Ferris Bueller’s BFF, Alan Ruck — who’s currently recurring on FlashForward — has been cast as her husband, Frank. Look for Frank to develop a bit of a crush on Cox’s character, further inflaming the Jules-Shanna rivalry.
In case you didn’t hear, the Bill Lawrence-produced Cougar Town was just handed a full-season pick-up from ABC.
Courteney Cox Loves Cougar Town
Courteney Coxhas admitted that the character she plays on new show, Cougar Town is her favourite yet.
The former Friends star plays recently divorced ‘cougar’ Jules Cobb on the show. She told Mercury News that she likes “playing this character more than any character I’ve ever played.”
She stated: “I don’t think I’ve ever starred in something where I really am in every scene. I hope this show is a huge hit and that people love it.“Because I like playing this character more than any character I’ve ever played. This show says what I think.”
