Christina Applegate Was "Shocked" By The Reaction She Got For Her Work On Friends

Highlights

• Christina Applegate had a great time filming Friends and was "shocked" by her Emmy nomination.
• Applegate had longstanding friendships with certain cast members, creating a loving and positive atmosphere on set.
• There is a possibility of a reunion between Applegate, Jennifer Aniston, and Reese Witherspoon on The Morning Show, linking their appearances on Friends.

TV history is filled with numerous sitcoms, but once in a blue moon, a massive show will take the world by storm. Friends made it happen in the '90s, and since its debut, it has remained one of the most popular shows in existence.

The series had memorable characters, hilarious moments, and some great cameos that helped it reach a height that few shows will come close to matching.

Christina Applegate was a major TV star in her own right when she appeared on Friends, and she left a permanent mark on the show. In the years since then, Applegate has opened up about her time on Friends, and it's safe to say that her experience was in line with what other stars have reported.

Christina Applegate Had A Great Time While Filming Friends, And Was "Shocked" By Her Emmy Nomination

Being a guest star on a show can be tough for a performer, especially when that show is Friends. Thankfully, Christina Applegate, a savvy and seasoned TV performer, had a great time while filming the show.

Applegate was dynamic on the show, and even won an Emmy for her performance.

"It was shocking that I was nominated for the episodes I did because it honestly didn't feel like work. And it didn't feel like I was doing anything special in any way. I was just having so much fun. I really was in shock when that happened. It was one of those moments of, like, 'why … what, me?' Like in Sixteen Candles when she's like 'Me?' And he's like, 'Yeah, you.' That's how I felt when they said my name," the actress said.

This is great to hear, and like Applegate, the show featured other guest stars who had nothing but positive things to say about their experience on set.

One thing that certainly helped was having a longstanding friendships with certain cast members.

"I've known Matthew Perry since we were kids. We did a movie called ‘Dance Until Dawn’ together when we were little babies. But I've known him for 100 years. (David) Schwimmer's amazing and Lisa and Courteney (Cox), I've known from like, 20-something years prior. It was just a great group, a lot of love there," the actress revealed.

For Applegate, not only did she get to have a great time and win an award, but she also delivered an iconic line that fans still love.

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She Was A Perfect Fit For The Character, And Even Had An Iconic Line

When speaking withToday, Applegate talked about the iconic moment she shared in front of the studio audience.

"I think my favorite line, though, is when I keep saying Lisa's (Kudrow) name wrong. And then she goes, ‘Phoebe.’ And I say, ‘Why does she keep making that noise?’ That was written as a rewrite in front of the audience, and I thought it was hilarious," she said.

Christina Applegate's appearance on Friends remains a standout moment in the show's extensive history. While not a regular cast member, her contribution to the narrative was significant enough to be remembered as one of the memorable guest appearances.

Overall, fans had a positive reception of Christina Applegate's stint on Friends. Fans appreciated the infusion of new energy into the show's narrative, and Applegate's comedic chops added an extra layer to the already successful sitcom.

As far as how things played out after the show, Applegate struck up a friendship with Jennifer Aniston. In fact, Aniston was interested in reuniting with Applegate for her series, The Morning Show.

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Jennifer Aniston And Reese Witherspoon Wanted To Reunite On The Morning Show

Both Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston expressed their desire to have Applegate on the show.

"We need Christina Applegate to join us," Witherspoon said.

"We do. We should do something like that," Aniston added.

This would be a full circle moment, as ET Online gave additional details on how all three actresses are linked.

"The three women all appeared on Friends, with Witherspoon and Applegate guest starring as Jill and Amy, sisters to Aniston's character, Rachel Green. While The Morning Show has served as a reunion of sorts for Aniston and Witherspoon, Applegate has yet to appear," the site wrote.

As it stands now, Christina Applegate has not appeared on The Morning Show. Of course, there is still an outside chance that she and her Friends siblings can link up for another project in the future.

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Christina Applegate had a wonderful time on Friends, and it's great that she struck up some friendships, as well. Here's hoping that she remains strong in her battle with multiple sclerosis.

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