'Friends' Recurring Actress Almost Played Monica, Thinks She Lost Role over 'Bigger Size'

'Friends' recurring actress almost played Monica, thinks she lost role over 'bigger size'

Actress Jessica Hecht was a memorable character on ‘Friends’ as Susan, the partner of Ross’s ex-wife, Carol. However, she recently revealed that she had auditioned for the role of Monica, but didn’t get it.

A ‘Friends’ Star Claims She Lost The Role Of Monica Due To Her Size

Jenny Anderson/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesIt’s hard to imagine anyone other than Courteney Cox playing the iconic role of Monica Geller on Friends, but that apparently almost happened. In a June 14 interview with Parade, Friends star Jessica Hecht, who played Susan Bunch, revealed that she initially auditioned for Monica, and thinks she didn’t land the part due to her size. “I was out in Los Angeles, and my agent said, ‘Oh, I sent yo…

‘Friends’ Actress Jessica Hecht Claims She Lost Monica Role for Being a “Bigger Size Than the Rest”

Actress Jessica Hecht, who played Susan on Friends, revealed that she initially auditioned for the role of Monica Geller, which went to Courteney Cox.

‘Friends' Actress Jessica Hecht Claims She Lost Monica Role for Being a "Bigger Size Than the Rest"

Jessica Hecht says she lost Friends role of Monica for being a “bigger size than the rest”

Jessica Hecht revealed she initially auditioned for Monica and believes her body type may have played a role in why she didn’t land the part