52 Years of Courteney Cox Being Adorable
From Family Ties to Friends, this is how Courteney's cuteness has evolved.
As a lead on one of America's most beloved shows, Courteney Cox captured the hearts and laughter of countless viewers during the 1990s and 2000s on Friends. But Cox played more than just Monica — she's been acting since the early '80s, in fact! To celebrate her 52nd birthday this year, let's take a look back at her most memorable roles, outfits and hairstyles.
1985: Geek Chic
While Cox certainly looked adorable in the mid-1980s fantasy series Misfits of Science, it wound up being short-lived — it was cancelled after just one season. But at least it helped to get one of our fave stars' careers started!
1987: Eighties Glam
At just 23, Cox appeared was cast on Family Ties, playing the girlfriend of Michael J. Fox's character Alex P. Keaton. (And rocking some seriously great style, to boot.)
1987: Red Hot
Proving she could get as dressed up as she dressed down, Cox posed for this cool '80s portrait in a sleek scarlet dress.
1995: BFFs
Having started acting together in 1994, Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston were already buds by 1995's Pediatric AIDS Foundation Annual Picnic.
1997: Two Famous Faces
Recognize this other delightful lady next to Cox? It's Cameron Diaz! The '90s stars snapped this cute picture at the New York City premiere of A Life Less Ordinary.
1997: Ruby Red
Rocking a very on-trend look, Cox parted her hair down the center and opted for deep red layers on either side of her face.
1998: Totally '90s
Could two people's outfits get any more '90s? Seen here with then-husband David Arquette at the premiere of Snake Eyes in Los Angeles, Cox rocked a mesh-and-knit combo while her spouse wore head-to-toe red.
1999: Friendly Faces
The cast often appeared together, including at the 1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Leave it to Jen and Courteney to wear the most standout outfits of the bunch.
2000: Fresh Look
At the turn of the millennium, Monica was a fashion-forward woman in an elegantly disheveled layered cut and cool crop top.
2005: Still "Friends"
It's always great when cast members can remain buddies — just check out this cute shot from a fitness studio's grand opening in 2005!
2008: Dreamy Doctor
When Cox guest-starred on Scrubs in 2008, it made tons of sense. Who better is there to play a smart, gorgeous doctor?
2014: New Beau
In 2013, Cox began dating Johnny McDaid, a Northern Irish musician. Less than a year later, the pair announced their engagement.
2014: Travel Buddies
Here, Courteney arrives with McDaid and her daughter Coco Arquette, then 10 years old, at the Los Angeles Airport.
2014: Sleek and Chic
Who says women over 30 cant wear bold dresses? Not Courteney Cox! This gorgeous lady opted for a cool leather look to wear at the Just Before I Go premiere.
2016: Stunning Smile
Now in her fifties, Cox still looks as gorgeous as ever — and has the picture perfect smile to prove it.
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