The makers of the popular sitcom Friends had some deeper messages for its viewers through the onscreen pregnancies of the leading ladies of the show including Jennifer Aniston aka Rachel George.
Lisa Kudrow who played the role of Phoebe Buffay on the show was the first character to conceive a baby among the three leading actresses. Friends have been an iconic TV show for a host of reasons.
The show has taught its viewers' several important things at various levels. It did not only sent a beautiful message of friendship but also depicted many cordial relationships and bonds, which are so crucial in a person’s day to day lives.
However, many audiences of the show must have observed that the makers sent a special hidden message through the pregnancies of the lead casts of the sitcom – Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Courtney Cox. Apart from these three gorgeous women, actors Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer were also seen in some major roles.
Kudrow’s character Phoebe became pregnant for the sake of her brother. She was a surrogate mother to her brother’s wife as the former was unable to conceive kids.
Jen’s character Rachel George becomes pregnant with Ross Geller’s child. Rachel becomes a single mom but in a unique way. The plot was too endearing to express through mere words.
Cox who portrayed the role of Monica Geller and is married on the show to Matthew Perry’s character Chandler Bing. She was trying to become pregnant with Chandler’s child but was unable to do so. Eventually, the onscreen couple makes up their mind to opt for adoption.
It appears the writers of the show purposely wrote these beautiful tales of motherhood for the viewers to share some positive and encouraging messages to them. The writers wanted to share that being a mother does not necessarily mean becoming pregnant with one’s baby. The experience can be felt in different ways, Koimoi.com reports.
In other news, Jen has urged upon her Instagram fans and followers to wear masks and mentioned the side effects of the deadly pandemic. The actress posted a picture of one of her pals in a hospital.
There was another photo that also included her best friend Courtney Cox requesting people to always wear their masks before stepping out. The actress issued this warning after some people were vocal against wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jennifer Aniston said people cannot be “so naïve” and feels an important step to control the pandemic is to wear a mask while going out. The actress requested people to think about how much suffering has been already caused by this dangerous virus. She told people to do this for themselves and for the sake of their families, Express.co.uk reports.