- Courteney Cox turns 60
- The 'Friends' superstar is a Hollywood legend
- HERE is a quick look at her incredible life
Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, after her parents' divorce in 1974, Courteney's ambitions soared beyond the conventional. Dropping out of her architecture course, she set her sights on the glitzy world of modeling and acting. Despite her modest height of 5ft 5in, Courteney's determination was sky-high.
Destined for greatness
Landing TV ads left and right, she made history by discussing menstruation on American TV - a bold move in 1985!. Courteney's relentless pursuit paid off when she bagged roles in 'The Love Boat' and 'Murder She Wrote'.
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However, it was her portrayal of "Monica Geller" in 'Friends' that catapulted her to international stardom. Initially auditioning for "Rachel", Courteney's destiny was to become the neat-freak chef we all adore. Her role in 'Friends' was a golden ticket to Hollywood's elite circle...
Watch the video above to learn more!
