See Carol and Susan to "Friends" now at 59 and 57

Jane Sibbett and Jessica Hecht played the ex-wife of Ross and her partner in the sitcom.


During the firstseasonFriends, one of the main scenarios was that Ross (David Schwimmer) had a baby with his ex-wife recently, Carol (Jane Sibbett), who was already in a new relationship with Susan (Jessica Hecht), of which Ross was not the biggest fan. After Ben's birth at the end of the first season of the show, the lesbian couple continued to make appearances on the series, but not as often as the years.

Given thatFriends is still extremely popular 18 years after its final, the actors who played Susan and Carol will always be associated with these roles. But, Sibbett and Hecht continued to play and have raised credits in many other popular shows and films. Read the rest to discover their life today.

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Sibbett and Hecht appeared onFriends for years.

Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, and David Schwimmer on
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Most of the episodes focused on Carol and Susan took place in seasons 1 and 2 ofFriends, but the two actors returned to the show for the years to come. Sibbett was on 15 episodes in total, with his last episode broadcast in season 7. Hecht was on 12 episodes, and his last appearance took place in season 6.

As the big fans of the show can already know it, Sibbett was not the first actor to play Carol. The character was presented for the first time in the second episode of the series and was played by the actorAnita Barone. Sibbett resumed the role after that.

Sibbett heard for one of the main casting roles.

David Schwimmer and Jane Sibbett on
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When Sibbett joinedFriends, she had been acting for years. She had played on the soap operaSanta Barbara And in the sitcomHerman's head. She had also appeared on21 Jump Street,,Cheers, andMy two dads.

In 2020, Sibbett shared an interview with News.com.She first auditioned to play Rachel, but that didn't work because she was pregnant at the time.

"I have no regrets, my kindness, there is no way that anyone could get closer to whatJennifer Aniston Done with Rachel. She was so perfect, "said Sibbett.

After Barona left the series after an episode, Sibbett was approached to play Carol. "Two days after delivering my son, he and I were on the set," she said. "I was in a milky mist. But it was funny. It was supposed to be a two -week job, so I'm very grateful."

She is theater artist, writer and teacher.

Sibbett's screen roles during and afterFriends Include the movieYou have to be two, the seriesNick Frenno: Approved professor, and appearances onTouched by an angel,,The nanny,,Sabrina the teenage witch, and more. More recently, she was in TV moviesA date by Christmas Eve andLifetime.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

The 59 -year -old actor has also done a lot of work on stage, notably in Kahilu Theater in Hawaii, during whichShe directed parts And was a member of the board of directors, according to his website. She is also a writer and is one of the staff of the writing school at the top of history. On another note, as her website explains, she considers herself as aenergy conduit And organizes "Dancing Hands" events as a type of healing.

As for his personal life, Sibbett has three children -Kai,,Ruby, andFink violet-With ex-husbandKarl Fink.

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Hecht is proud of the representation that his character has provided.

Jessica Hecht on
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The beginnings of Hecht in 1994 onFriends was one of his first roles on the screen. Almost at the same time, she was also on episodes ofLaws & Clark: the new adventures of Superman,,Seinfeld, andParty of five.

In an interview withToday In 2019,Hecht spoke of fans recognize it fromFriends.

"People evokeFriends Many, "she said." I am a lot recognized, and beautifully so, for people who say they watch the show when they feel depressed. "She added" and that I can't complain. I have the impression that life is really difficult and the idea that you would have a television program which is comforting or prozac of which I am a part is phenomenal. "From the scenario of Susan and Carol, in particular, she said:" And then for the people who are gays, who found this show in a way to assert or empower is simply incredible. ""

She is nominated for Emmy and Tony.

Jessica Hecht at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards in 2021
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Job-Friends, Hecht played a role in films, includingNext to,,Dan in real life, andJ. Edgar. She also played Gretchen on several episodes ofbreaking Bad. More recently, she had recurring roles in the seriesThe boys,,Dickinson,,Special, andThe fisherman, among others. ForSpecial , Hecht was nominated for an Emmy for an exceptional actress in a series of comedy or theater in the short term. Also actor of theater, in 2010, she was nominated for a Tony Award for best featured actress in a play for A view from the bridge .

Hecht, 57, has two children - Stella and Carlo Bernstein - With her husband, director Adam Bernstein .

Hecht and Sibbett remained in contact.

Jessica Hecht and Jane Sibbett at Friendsfest 2017
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In 2019, Hecht said US Weekly what "Stay in contact with Jane." That same year, Sibbett said of his co-star at Today , " To date, I always call her my wife and she is just the most dreamy. Jess and I still like that we were the hetero man of David Schwimmer. The great irony [that] the lesbian was the hetero men of the Hijinks of David Schwimmer. ""


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