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Although I adore the sensational six (Chandler Bing being my soulmate,) it was the guest stars that got huge laughs. Once the show got recognized, they brought out the big guns with stars like Brad Pitt, Alec Baldwin, and Christina Applegate.
I have complied a spectacular list of my favorites. Take a look, if you will.
Alec Baldwin
The One in Massapequa
Alec Baldwin plays the overly enthusiastic Parker, a love interest that Phoebe meets at the dry cleaner. Phoebe is enamored with his child-like personality, and decides to bring him as a date to Monica and Ross' parent's wedding anniversary party. Even though all of the Friends make fun of him, I think Parker was hilarious. Everything from wanting to take a mental picture of everyone *click,* to touching Rachel's pregnant belly, Parker is truly the most positive human being on the planet.
Brad Pitt
The One with the Rumor
Quite possibly the most famous guest star, Brad Pitt played a character from Ross, Monica, and Rachel's high school years named Will Colbert. Like Monica, he was formerly fat, but now has a no carb diet. He guest stars in a Thanksgiving episode, which are always the best on Friends. The fun fact for Pitt is that he was with Jennifer Aniston when he filmed his guest appearance, and ironically plays a character that hates her guts. He even co-created the "I Hate Rachel Club." Up top!
Hank Azaria
It's a tie between Paul Rudd and this guy for my favorite guest star. Hank Azaria plays one of Phoebe's more serious love interests, David. He is a bumbling scientist who steals Phoebe's heart time and time again. If only he hadn't gone to Minsk. Sigh. As David put it, "It was a good trip."
David's character comes in and out of the show, sometimes when Phoebe is single and ready for him, and other times when she is in a serious relationship. In the end, David will always have a special place in Phoebe's heart.
Paul Rudd
18 episodes, S9-10
The character of Mike comes into Phoebe's life by a mistake of Joey's, actually. In an episode, Phoebe and Joey decide to set each other up with their friends and Joey forgets to find a friend, so he just yells, "Mike!" in Central Perk and this is how Paul Rudd appears.
We all know and adore Paul Rudd, so it's obvious that we would love his character with Phoebe. My personal favorite moment is when he changes his name to "Crapbag," as a response to Phoebe changing her name to "Princess Consuela Banana Hammock." Clearly, they are meant for each other.
Christina Applegate
2 episodes, S9E8, S10E5
Christina Applegate plays one of Rachel's horrifying sisters, Amy. Applegate was meant to play Amy; the extremely self-centered sister who cannot seem to remember anyone's name correctly. She also appears in a coveted Thanksgiving episode where the gang talks about what would happen to Emma if Ross or Rachel died. Amy just wants the baby so she can give her a makeover, and it turns into a full fledged fight. Oh, and Amy thinks Ross is the falafel guy on the corner throughout an entire episode. Totally chill.
Jon Favreau
6 episode in Season 3
Favreau plays one of Monica's many love interests, Pete. Pete is a lovable millionaire with a doomed dream to be the UFC fighting champion. Monica sticks it out for a little while, but once he gets his first full body cast, it's peace out. I feel you, Monica. That's too much drama.
Robin Williams & Billy Crystal
The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal make a special appearance in the very beginning of the episode. Their names aren't announced, they just sit down next to the gang, while the Friends ease drop on their intense conversation. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a fly on the wall with those two in a room?
Even though they are only in about five minutes of an episode, they are the funniest scene. It's completely random, and leaves the gang forgetting what they were even talking about.
Brooke Shields
The One After the Superbowl: Part 1
Shields plays Erika Ford, an obsessed fan of Joey's character, Drake Ramoray, on Days of Our Lives. Shields is a master at playing a crazed super fan, and even goes so far as believing Drake is a real person. In true Joey form, he goes out on a date with her because she's attractive, but quickly realizes how unstable she is, so the gang has to create a new scene for Drake where he cheats on her. This leads to her throwing a drink in his face and stomping out. Drama from beginning to end.
Bruce Willis
3 episodes, S6E21-23
Willis plays Paul Stevents, the father of Ross' then girlfriend, Elizabeth. Ross is incredibly nervous because Paul doesn't particularly like him, but Rachel catches his eye. Rachel and Paul end up dating for a few episodes, before she cracks his cold exterior and he becomes a crying mess.
My personal favorite scene with Bruce is where Ross is hiding under the bed from Paul, and sees him getting ready in the mirror, dancing and singing, "I'm just a love machine."
Adam Goldberg
3 episodes, S2E17-19
There is nothing funnier than when Chandler gets a new roommate in the second season. Joey and Chandler have a short-lived falling out, and Joey moves out. Even though they miss each other, Chandler attempts to move on and look for a new roommate. That is when he finds Eddie.
Eddie seems normal in the beginning, but then turns into the kind of roommate who watches you sleep and gets a machine to dry different kinds of fruit. Causal. Finally, Chandler gets the nerve to kick him out, and everything seems fine, until he comes back into Central Perk like nothing happened. It's not until Joey finally moves back in that they trick him into leaving. Teamwork at its best.
Now, I know there are so many other guest stars that are currently circling your brain right now but these are my favorites. I could name all of them, but that would be mean we are here for a very long time. Could I BE taking any longer to end this post? Okay, I'm done.
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