24 Actors You Forgot Were onFriends, From Ellen Pompeo to Jeff Goldblum

Winona Ryder, Brad Pitt and Craig Robinson.Photo:NBCU Photo Bank via Getty (2); Warner Bros. Television

NBCU Photo Bank via Getty (2); Warner Bros. Television

Even beyond the main cast, the set ofFriendswas teeming with talent!

Take a look back at some of the most familiar faces you might not remember watching onFriends.

01of 24Susan SarandonSusan Sarandon.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyIn “The One with Joey’s New Brain,“Susan Sarandonplays one of Joey’s fellow soap stars, whom he hooks up with during rehearsals. Though brief, Sarandon’s cameo alongsideMatt LeBlancearned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series.

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

In “The One with Joey’s New Brain,“Susan Sarandonplays one of Joey’s fellow soap stars, whom he hooks up with during rehearsals. Though brief, Sarandon’s cameo alongsideMatt LeBlancearned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series.

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Sean Penn

Sean Penn.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

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Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

04of 24Jennifer CoolidgeJennifer Coolidge.Warner Bros. TelevisionThe White Lotus’Jennifer Coolidgeplays Monica and Phoebe’s obnoxious old roommate Amanda Buffamonteezi on an episode ofFriends' season 10.

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Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge.Warner Bros. Television

Warner Bros. Television

The White Lotus’Jennifer Coolidgeplays Monica and Phoebe’s obnoxious old roommate Amanda Buffamonteezi on an episode ofFriends' season 10.

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Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman.Warner Bros. Television

Nearly three decades later, a grown-up Whitmanreunited with Anistonduring an episode ofLive with Kelly and Ryan. The duo met up backstage and shared a hug.

“I just wanted to say hi because you were so kind to me,” Whitman told Aniston. “It was my favorite show and you really made me feel like I was a part of the cast. And you were so kind and you hugged me. Thank you. It’s always stayed with me.”

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Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt.Danny Feld/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Danny Feld/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

07of 24Ben StillerBen Stiller.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyBen Stillermade a cameo as Rachel’s unexpectedly loud and aggressive date during season 3 of the hit show.

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Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Ben Stillermade a cameo as Rachel’s unexpectedly loud and aggressive date during season 3 of the hit show.

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Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr.WB / Courtesy Everett

WB / Courtesy Everett

09of 24Brooke ShieldsBrooke Shields.Brian D. McLaughlin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyBrooke Shieldsplays Erika Ford, an obsessed fan who believes Joey Tribbiani and his fictionalDays of Our Livescharacter, Dr. Drake Ramoray, are the same person.

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Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields.Brian D. McLaughlin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Brian D. McLaughlin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Brooke Shieldsplays Erika Ford, an obsessed fan who believes Joey Tribbiani and his fictionalDays of Our Livescharacter, Dr. Drake Ramoray, are the same person.

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Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman.Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

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Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen.Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

12of 24Dakota FanningDakota Fanning.NBCU Photo Bank via GettyDakota Fanninghad already established herself as a major star when she appeared onFriends. The young actress played Mackenzie, a girl living in the house Monica and Chandler buy in season 10.Years later, Dakota’s little sister Elle Fanning revealed that she “refused to watch” her sister’s single-episode stint having lost a cameo role herself.

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Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Dakota Fanninghad already established herself as a major star when she appeared onFriends. The young actress played Mackenzie, a girl living in the house Monica and Chandler buy in season 10.

Years later, Dakota’s little sister Elle Fanning revealed that she “refused to watch” her sister’s single-episode stint having lost a cameo role herself.

13of 24Rebecca RomijnRebecca Romijn.Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyRebecca Romijnappeared on screens for the very first time as Ross' questionable new girlfriend to whom the season 4 episode title — “The One with the Dirty Girl” — refers.

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Rebecca Romijn

Rebecca Romijn.Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Rebecca Romijnappeared on screens for the very first time as Ross' questionable new girlfriend to whom the season 4 episode title — “The One with the Dirty Girl” — refers.

14of 24Jane LynchJane Lynch.NBCU Photo Bank via GettySeveral years before she won an Emmy forGlee,Jane Lynchappeared withCourteney Coxand the lateMatthew Perryas their characters' realtor in season 10.

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Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Several years before she won an Emmy forGlee,Jane Lynchappeared withCourteney Coxand the lateMatthew Perryas their characters' realtor in season 10.

15of 24Jeff GoldblumJeff Goldblum.NBCU Photo Bank via GettyJeff Goldblumplays theater director Leonard Hayes in season 9’s “The One with the Mugging.”

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Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Jeff Goldblumplays theater director Leonard Hayes in season 9’s “The One with the Mugging.”

16of 24Greg KinnearGreg Kinnear.NBCU Photo Bank via GettyGreg Kinnear’s character, Nobel Prize winner Dr. Benjamin Hobart, is first mentioned in season 9, butFriendsfans finally place a face to the name in season 10. In “The One with Ross' Grant,” professional and personal matters get muddled when Ross appeals to his girlfriend’s ex, Dr. Hobart, for a grant.

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Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Greg Kinnear’s character, Nobel Prize winner Dr. Benjamin Hobart, is first mentioned in season 9, butFriendsfans finally place a face to the name in season 10. In “The One with Ross' Grant,” professional and personal matters get muddled when Ross appeals to his girlfriend’s ex, Dr. Hobart, for a grant.

17of 24Julia RobertsJulia Roberts.Warner Bros. TelevisionTheOscar winnerappeared on the show’s second season as Susie Moss, an old classmate of Chandler’s whom he taunted during grade school. When she reappears in his life decades later, the two start dating until Susie enacts her revenge and humiliates Chandler.

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Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts.Warner Bros. Television

TheOscar winnerappeared on the show’s second season as Susie Moss, an old classmate of Chandler’s whom he taunted during grade school. When she reappears in his life decades later, the two start dating until Susie enacts her revenge and humiliates Chandler.

18of 24Richard BransonRichard Branson.ShutterstockTheBritish businessmancan add acting to his résumé thanks to a season 4 cameo as a street vendor in London.

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Richard Branson

Richard Branson.Shutterstock

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TheBritish businessmancan add acting to his résumé thanks to a season 4 cameo as a street vendor in London.

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Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd.Warner Bros. Television

20of 24Selma BlairSelma Blair.Warner Bros. TelevisionSelma Blaircan be spotted in a single episode fromFriends' ninth season. TheCruel Intentionsstar played Wendy, one of Chandler’s coworkers at his company’s office in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Selma Blair

Selma Blair.Warner Bros. Television

Selma Blaircan be spotted in a single episode fromFriends' ninth season. TheCruel Intentionsstar played Wendy, one of Chandler’s coworkers at his company’s office in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson.Warner Bros. Television

22of 24Ellen PompeoEllen Pompeo.Warner Bros. TelevisionIn 2004,Ellen Pompeostirred up trouble between Chandler and Ross as a former college classmate they both crushed on. Months after her season 10 cameo, Pompeo debuted as Meredith Grey inGrey’s Anatomy.

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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo.Warner Bros. Television

In 2004,Ellen Pompeostirred up trouble between Chandler and Ross as a former college classmate they both crushed on. Months after her season 10 cameo, Pompeo debuted as Meredith Grey inGrey’s Anatomy.

23of 24Gabrielle UnionGabrielle Union.Warner Bros. TelevisionA few years earlier,Gabrielle Unionsimilarly pit two of the guys against each other in season 7. Ross and Joey both ask out their new neighbor, Union’s character Kristen, in the episode “The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress.”

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union.Warner Bros. Television

A few years earlier,Gabrielle Unionsimilarly pit two of the guys against each other in season 7. Ross and Joey both ask out their new neighbor, Union’s character Kristen, in the episode “The One with the Cheap Wedding Dress.”

24of 24George Clooney and Noah WyleGeorge Clooney.Warner Bros. TelevisionNodding to theirERroles,George ClooneyandNoah Wyleappeared as doctors treating Rachel for an injury in season 1. Later, Monica and Rachel take the medical duo on a double date that goes from bad to worse.

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George Clooney and Noah Wyle

George Clooney.Warner Bros. Television

Nodding to theirERroles,George ClooneyandNoah Wyleappeared as doctors treating Rachel for an injury in season 1. Later, Monica and Rachel take the medical duo on a double date that goes from bad to worse.

source: people.com