Courteney Cox: Designing woman

After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
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[@christya2488]

Who else clicked on this thinking Courteney Cox was going to remake the TV show Designing Women?

[@Darci3333]

I did and was hoping😂❤

[@xerxestelevision6666]

I was morbidly curious if that was the case. Thank god it’s not.

[@davidjensen5074]

I had the same thought. That would be fabulous!

[@ambercherise2391]

Ahahahahaha!!!!!! 😂 Me. ✋🏾

[@otetri]

Me. Lol

[@sheliascurlock9255]

I love the fact that she is so grateful for her time on Friends. That is so humbling, I wish you great success on your product line.

[@tlbrooklyn]

Humbling? Who wouldn't be grateful for a show that paid them a million bucks a week??

[@wonderwoman5528]

‘He’s just so funny’ she talks about Matthew in the present tense.

[@ceejay1794]

Were so lucky to have “Chandler” to keep us smiling. Matthew was a rare kind of comic, just like the slapstick we had decades before. Bless you Matthew.

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

I noticed that too

[@caramelbilquees]

I do that you like to think they are still around

[@cathy1520]

My mother’s been gone for 15 years and I still talk about her as if she’s here

[@user-kf5bm6xk5q]

@@cathy1520shut up

[@taheeakhan9196]

I love that she talks about Matthew in the present tense ❤

[@BenSkyLakewood]

She was about to cry discussing MP which is so touching.

[@cjbizwoman]

She speaks of Matthew in the present, if you notice. Makes sense once he mentioned how spiritual she is. Her relationship with him is still present.

[@kcreagan9799]

We are eternal beings so his soul is still alive.

[@jacobbradford109]

I still speak of the deceased in the present

[@lisalewis1648]

Her haircut is so pretty and flattering.

[@barb6868]

Best hair style she ever wore! Hope she keeps it for a while.

[@tinas_hotdog_sophie]

The fact she talks about him the present tense. 🥺🥺🥺

[@davidjensen5074]

Her facial expression spoke volumes when Matthew came up in the interview. I got emotional when Matthew came up, as I deal with depression and anxiety.

[@ceejay1794]

Blessings to you❤️

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

❤Met her year 1993 at Miamis South Beach at our clothingstore Madelines. She was with Jim Carrey.I asked her what they are doing here? Courtney told that they are filming movie called Ace Pet Ventura.She very, very nice.Jim was very shy. They both were to become huge stars.Beautiful memories❤love from Finland

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

PS. Great interview snd great host. Congrats❤

[@RobeLifeMusic]

I loved the robes she wore on Friends & Cougar Town 👘🙌

[@steveconn]

She's making twenty mill in residuals thanks to a deal the Friends cast struck, so she doesn't need to work. But it's good to keep busy. I talk to missing loved ones too, Courtney ❤

[@bloatedsodium7301]

$26 dish soap! Court, how much more money do you need?

[@JeffreyGillespie]

Welcome to America, learn the rules.

[@Dooguy]

Wont be getting any of my money GREED

[@flashflame4952]

I remember making sure I watched that first episode of FRIENDS and that set me off to watch every episode till the end. Great actors, great chemistry between them and fantastic writers and directors. GOOD on you Courteney!!! Wishing you the best of luck!!!

[@BS_PZ]

She spoke of him in present tense but then said he “struggled” she speaks of him presently but he isnt in pain anymore 😭😭❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@orilimi]

He had a big place in her heart because she also mentionne his parents.. For a moment, I thought she was going to cry when she talked about matthew

[@anh1192]

Yes 😭 I still can’t bring myself to rewatch friends since he passed

[@AA-qb7ni]

The chemistry the cast had was so real. I can't imagine how they feel after one of them has gone 💔 Glad to see Courteney is strong and doing ok :)

[@rhsharp]

Well, I was hoping for a reboot of Designing Women when I was scrolling. She does seem genuine.

[@blu48]

Courtney played my favorite character on Friends. She was also hilarious in Cougar Town. Love her.

[@chrisa1146]

Look at those pics of her before all the plastic surgeries! Just beautiful! It's absolutely criminal what she's done to her face.

[@alanlunceford1446]

I was thinking something similar. As someone who claims to be so detail oriented, she should have paid more attention to what she had done to her face! Too late now……….

[@Xenabuffyfan]

Actually it looks like she’s a bit more natural now than she was a year, two years ago even. She clearly had her fillers dissolved thankfully, and looks slightly less “done”. Does she still look done? Absolutely. But it’s not nearly as bad as it used to look. I actually think she looks really pretty here. Of course she’s never going to look like she did in her 20s and that’s just ridiculous to expect

[@chrisa1146]

@Xenabuffyfan Yes, it's "ridiculous to expect" her to look like she did in her twenties. If you're inferring that that was what I meant, then you are wrong. Of course she wouldn't look the same as in her youth, but the numerous procedures, whether they be actual surgeries and/or fillers and/or odd dental work have altered her features beyond normal aging. Hollow eyes, protruding palate, general gaunt appearance. So, yeah, stating the obvious is not being "ridiculous." Pfft.

[@keelinfahy]

“her face “ stay out

[@chrisa1146]

@keelinfahy Yes, "her face" --- which she ruined. ;P

[@rics1883]

It's really endearing to hear Aniston, Cox, Kudrow are close friends

[@elle50472]

She is so lovable, smart, and talented. I get a big laugh at her funny Instagram posts.

[@tenawallace3989]

I totally thought this meant Courteney Cox in a remake of Designing Women! I would love it!

[@user-cd1wb2bb8g]

She is almost 60, people need to chill out. She is stunning and gorgeous, everyone needs to take care of their body, mind, face as they want. Please start seeing only good not just judge.Courtney we love you.❤️🌻

[@hsd287]

Ya but she chose surgical path which ruined her looks

[@oliviastar3812]

@@hsd287 Was wondering what she had done. Her cheekbones look oddly sculpted and she said she'd stopped using fillers; is this sthg else?

[@Ebot001]

Amen 🙏

[@kimberknutson831]

I love this show. That was fun to watch. Thank you. : )

[@hinhwood1629]

Everyone in Hollywood would rather look weird than old.

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Why do these beautiful ladies decide to have plastic surgery completely change their looks and 95% of the time they looks so much worse

[@gordonlamontashenhurst4074]

Maybe because the only comments some people can make are on their looks.

[@cili4808]

You are comparing their looks now with their young looks and say they look so much worse. That is unfair. It’s easy for you to say that people should age gracefully when wrinkles are not your face and neck.

[@hocuspocus4577]

I thought she said she would stop doing that

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

@@gordonlamontashenhurst4074 So true!

[@Sdority905]

NOt only that, but then they end up LOOKING ALL THE SAME. Literally everyone has the same chin, nose and cheeks now. She had such a lovely chin. Wy did she need to go and F it up. I understand she has spoken up about her plastic surgery and how she regretted it, but it seems like even after that statement she has gotten more. And men are getting fillers and botox as well. It is so sad that we can't see people age naturally.

[@susan-7865]

The passion is still there!

[@YouzTube99]

Oh, I assumed this was an update interview. Turns out it's yet another embedded commercial advertisement. Silly me.

[@zlamelie]

She managed to hold in the tears but we didn't ❤

[@rubbersoul3723]

Watching from he State of Rhode Island-don't think I ever saw more than a few minutes of-Friends-ever-but always liked the actors-very nice piece-CBS-SM-& nice to get to know Courtney further-& much regret over the loss of Mathew-Peace All! 😇

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Was never into Friends but I like this woman and her way 💜💕

[@user-rk9se6zo6y]

I remember that Courtney cox was in a music 🎶 video of Bruce Springsteen s dancing in the dark from 1984 on MTV music channel she was pretty young back then before friends was on NBC Pam Johnson

[@Mac62671]

These are expensive but really good. Fills a hole in the marketplace of sophisticated scent in cleaning products. I like the hand soap and the surface cleaner the best. Cipres Mint is great

[@Nopadope]

You can make your own for like $2 bucks a bottle…don’t be a sucker

[@user-rz7ug6tq6p]

She needs to think of the planet and package in paper bottles.

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Did anyone else noticed that she polished her star with HOMECOURT at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="398">6:38</a>?

[@annrodriguez2891]

The pain on her face breaks my heart...Matt Perry❤❤❤❤❤

[@tlbrooklyn]

So nice of CBS to give her free advertising for her cleaning products.

[@cypress4539]

Sunday Morning Infomercial! Shameless plugging of overpriced Windex and Bath & Body Works products.

[@polynesia8733]

30 years ago "friends" began wow

[@oliviastar3812]

yip scary

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

Ngl, feel like wanting to cry after watching this 😢

[@justineves3588]

She is one of the very best actress ever and is great in the scream movies and friends 😊❤

[@Eve_Y]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="230">3:50</a> It came to be because of "Living Single" and its creator, Yvette Lee Bowser, but I understand we don't discuss that. Matt brought so much personality to Chandler and the show. Rest in peace.

[@Jennifer-tt5xe]

Love seeing old FRIENDS COURTNEY 💕 THANK YOU FOR THE LAUGHTER ❤

[@hsd287]

Poor Courteney she must misses Matthew so much she was probably gonna have a grand 60 th birthday with all her friends and she's left with 5 not 6 😢❤

[@BwInNewJersey]

Its rare that I regret spending more on quality products. Courtney has made me laugh alot -its an easy yes for me.

[@tgriffin6457]

OMG SO TRUE !!! OUR HOMES ARE AN EXTENSION OF OURSELVES!!!😃👍❤❤❤

[@lucrecia007]

Sending you love Courtney!! ❤

[@Vyngraven]

Can't forget Master's of the Universe. That was my jam as a kid.

[@luuh1022]

court you’re the best ever! i love you so much 🤍

[@sheikybaby]

Our scream Queen 👸 ✨️

[@toddlombardo]

I heart Courteney Cox. And Gale Weathers!

[@THE-APEX]

She so sweet

[@u.s.family9279]

💕Matthew Perry Comic Legend. FRIENDS.

[@lisasimons5848]

I feel she was very authentic

[@lindac7966]

She turns 60 on June 15th.

[@Belfastboi]

Ok thanks

[@hsd287]

Yep such a long way ❤

[@hiliaronowich]

I love her bangs! When did she get them?

[@abunchahooey]

What a darling haircut on her. 😊 I’ve always liked her, she seems nice.

[@francinecorry633]

Homecourt also works on gray hair!

[@AoibheannDoyle-SoulTherapist]

Beautiful Lady, so talented.

[@scottmiller9098]

Infomercial?

[@deborahlarson2650]

She's awesome. I have loved watching her talent. 🤗

[@wpflesh6510]

Dont even mention her being married at one time to a former WCW world champion…..She was his muse during that run

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Who was that?

[@brennymcphees7557]

@@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Hulk Hogan.

[@jojopuppyfish]

I almost never hear her talk about Family Ties.

[@citlaligamboa]

Lovely. ❤ gracias

[@alwaysemployed656]

I do remember F.R.I.E.N.D.S. started as Monica being the center character and everyone else as secondary characters before the show turned into a massive pop culture thing.

[@AlexJaneson]

That’s funny because her character is probably the least popular one on the show lmao

[@alwaysemployed656]

@@AlexJaneson Courtney Cox was the ONLY known actor when the show debut. That's why the Monica character was the main character at first. The rest of the cast were absolute unknowns when the show began. Many recognized Lisa Kudrow from Mad About You. Some recognized Matt LeBlanc from Top Of The Heap. Very very few recognized Matthew Perry from She's Out of Control.

[@hsd287]

Yep she blew the show wide open especially later seasons ❤

[@user-dj1sg3hm5i]

"Friends", born from the show "Living Single". FACT!

[@suppaath2002]

Who is the interviewer?! So attractive

[@susan-7865]

Interesting! She made a business out of something that was her first love before acting!😃

[@benwakefield93]

She looks so much better now she's eased up on the surgery (or got better surgery 😅)

[@lennyasmrart]

awesome for you courtney

[@suxbigones4292]

HER FACE! GIRLLLLLL!

[@relaunchinglife]

I'm SO over celebrity brands - next! I will purposely not purchase something because of this

[@bhaj4588]

Who knew that "Friends" was about life in an apartment building? Dayum, I thought it was about, ya know, FRIENDS.

[@fordwellington]

Anyone else surprised by the sound editing on this video? You can really hear the cuts.

[@orilimi]

Hi, oui il ya eu une coupure, surtout quand elle parle de matthew.. avant que le gars dise qu'elle est spirituelle

[@marcialguity5804]

I don't know, because I'm not from France.

[@andrewjohnmoore84]

Don't forget Cocoon: The Return!

[@askew9976]

This woman is 59. Where has the time gone. 😮

[@hsd287]

Almost 60

[@Antny.25]

If she chooses to be in Scream 7…she definitely should keep this hair style.

[@bambinomalle37]

They have them in the Dollar Tree...

[@pamelamays4186]

She was just dancing in the dark.

[@rr7firefly]

A commercial for a line of celebrity products thinly disguised as a celebrity profile... ugh.

[@alvinmedina7121]

I really like Courtney

[@TiaanBReviews]

Monica was my favourite...I love when the Monica in me comes out❤❤❤

[@lilibethvilella]

Highly recommend book “The Sun Always Pierces Through” to anyone healing forward from divorce. ❤

[@RDEnduro]

Thats her dancing hahaaa i never knew that

[@jude1515]

Nice interview. She looks great and her comedic timing was always perfect.

[@dellaroscoe9496]

Coming soon to TJ Maxx clearance.

[@sonyadrake7843]

and Marshalls

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

😂

[@Darci3333]

Love Courtney❤

[@igloozoo3771]

She has Ozempic face which is tragic cause she looked like she was overcoming her botched surgery and starting to look natural again. Still love her.

[@valeriehoppus273]

I hope that if I make it to 59 I can rock a body like that! Courtney is still a beautiful woman and you can tell she has a huge heart. Love that she says she can feel Mathew's presence, it was an inmense lost but the ones we love will never leave us because they live within our hearts ❤

[@poolhall9632]

I want to know the name of the marketing company that sold all of these rich famous white ladies a line of white-label cleaning products. This is so cliche.

[@williammcneill2753]

Why can’t beautiful women do something serious that i can respect? What guy really cares about ‘scented products’ for the home. I have had that in my bathroom for decades. They call it Glade Air Freshener.

[@user-rz7ug6tq6p]

Courney Cox should think of putting her product in paper bottles instead of making more "pretty plastic bottles" in landfills. She can afford more responsible packaging.

[@cypress4539]

Excellent Point! How about "attention to detail" about pollution and the planet!

[@AWarnerDoty-xk5dx]

She’s aging gracefully now

[@mandybradley3079]

MP was not a nice person. So many have come out and said he was mean, and cruel.

[@catarinaf3261]

She's doing what she loves the most and I am sure there is a niche in the market for her product line, so it will probably do well - just not for me, though.

[@karlakay]

"Acute Awareness " Yep, got that. Blessing & Curse

[@NC-bm3uy]

The Force will never beat Yahovah. Matthew Perry was Brave.

[@bluemoony102]

♥️

[@pagliacci2942]

Who's going to buy that crap? Wow, the interviewer is handsome.

[@mr29]

How hot is the interviewer?

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

This hairstyle is back.

[@anthonysprott650]

I don't people realize that "Friends" is more of a product than floor cleaner and hand soap. 1