A former model whose cover-worthy appearance belied her knack for comedy, actress Courteney Cox was among the most popular performers on television throughout the 1990s and early millennium, thanks to her popular turn as Monica Gellar on “Friends” (NBC, 1994-2004). For millions of viewers, her performance as Gellar came to symbolize the over-achiever as she struggled to balance her career, love life and desire for a family with her host of obsessive/compulsive quirks, much to the delight of audiences. The success of “Friends” made Cox a household name, though she struggled to translate that
Courteney Cox is returning to television. The former Friends star, who most recently produced and starred in the dark comedy Dirt on FX, has signed on for a half-hour comedy on ABC.