On Courteney Cox Arquette
- “If we were lesbians, we would marry each other.”
- “Courteney’s a neat freak. And thank God, because my dressing room would be a mess if it wasn’t for her!”
- “Courteney’s not stand-offish, she’s not threatened by women, and she doesn’t have to throw her womanliness all over you to show what kind of woman she is. She’s comfortable and that makes you feel comfortable.”
- “From the first day we met, she just dragged me outside and started telling me about her relationships. She draws you in. She’s the all-around friend and the ultimate loyalist.”
- “She’s been there for me in a lot of ways and she really is just the most dependable and loyal and funny as all get out. I mean, she just cracks me up. Constantly.”
On Vince Vaughn
- “He is really charismatic on screen. He is a very interesting human being and that just makes him a more interesting actor.”
- “I knew him more as a dramatic guy than the comedy guy. I knew him from Clay Pigeons, from A Cool, Dry Place, from Swingers. And all those movies you knew Vince Vaughn was in that you didn’t necessarily [see]…”
- “He’s very funny. He’s brilliantly funny. He’s hilarious. He’s unbelievably ferociously talented and has work ethic that is inspiring. It was pure fun. It’s great when you can have that thing where you can have a good volley with someone.”
- “He’s a good friend. First and foremost he’s a really good, loyal friend. Fiercely loyal.”
- “[He's] a dear friend and fantastic co-star [...] who’s so funny and talented.”
On Mark Wahlberg
- “He’s just wonderful in it. He’s such a good actor. I felt I was a better actor because of him. And he’s so sweet, with his crazy long locks. Mark’s so sweet, so it wasn’t too hard to pretend.”
On Clive Owen
- “Of course, Clive Owen didn’t hurt and he truly is as wonderful a person as he is an actor.”
- “He’s basically tall, dark and handsome.”
On Miguel Arteta
- “Miguel is the kindest, most soft-spoken man. It was weird. There was just something about trusting this man. I put my life in his hands and let him go with it.”
On Kevin Bacon
- “Kevin’s very supportive and he’s always there for you when you need him. He also comes up with the most original characterizations to play off of.”
On Matt LeBlanc
- “I remember the producers saying they never expected Joey to be so loving and warm. Matt just oozes those qualities and they’ve rubbed off. He’s one of the sweetest people ever.”
- “LeBlanc is the biggest teddy bear on the planet.”
- “Le Blanc, who is just the best big brother to me. Young? Big brother, [he is] older than me. Just a little bit. I feel so protected by Mattie. Talk about someone who can read me a mile away… I know I seem obvious but… I’ll be standing there and I see him giving me this look and he says, ‘Come over here, sit down, talk.’ And he just gets you to lose it, if there’s something to lose. Or figure something out. He’s just amazing. One of the dearest, loving… ya know? I love [him].”
- “Matt is just heaven. He has such heart-that’s Matt LeBlanc, he’s just a big love. I always laugh at our past because I used to be terrified of him. He was leather, head to toe-one of those guys. All you’re thinking is, “Oh, he’s going to try to get me into bed. I can just see it a mile away.” Then he turned out to be the sweetest, most lovable man. He works really, really hard. I just love him. He’s a brother. He’s like the brother that I have, but here.”
On Shirley MacLaine
- “Shirley is the definition of a firecracker. I’ve worshipped this woman - she is one of my idols, and I still can’t believe that I had this opportunity to work with her. She’s absolutely fantastic in every way.”
On Matthew Perry
- “Unfortunately, he’s in the public eye, so his experimentation is out there, and I guess it went too far. Matthew is not even a drinker. He’s, like, a pure person. He’d almost frown on you if you had one too many glasses of wine and were getting silly.”
- “What people may not know about Matthew Perry is that he’s probably one of the most sensitive people. As well as being funny and a genius. He’s very smart, plays tennis and I think [he] can speak French? He’s a really strong, supportive dear friend.”
- “I’m going to miss Matthew Perry making me laugh and then making me cry.”
- “I’m an excellent driver, really. Although I’m sure that Matthew Perry would beg to differ - he said I was the worst driver in the history of drivers and that if he knows I’m going somewhere in my car, he stays home. But he drives a black Porsche. It’s tiny. Porches are a tiny little extension of a man’s umm, male self.”
On David Schwimmer
- “David is the most committed, talented person.”
- “Schwimmer looks a lot like my high-school sweetheart. So yeah, I’d be attracted to him. I love that sweet puppy-dog-eyed kind of thing.”
- “(David as a director is) fantastic! He is one of our favorites. The first time we were all nervous and boy, it’s the most fun week we had in a long time! He directed us, he told us, he gave us great things to play. He was just awesome!”
- “Schwimmy- Schwimmster is ehm… We have a lot of history. He’s ehm… all right. No, again - really smart and ehm, helps me figure out things that I don’t understand. I can really be honest with David and speak my mind… and I thank [him] for letting me do that.”
On Brad Pitt
- “Brad and I were driving and we saw an old couple driving. The lady was at the wheel, and her hands were shaking. He touched her hand, and he seemed to say, ‘I’ve loved you for 7,000 years and I still do.’ I hope that’s Brad and me one day.”
- “I can’t imagine being with any other human being. I married [Brad] because he was the love of my life.”
- “The first time my husband kissed me I stopped breathing. He literately took my breath away.”
- “I knew Brad and I would hit it off, because my dog, Norman, loved him.”
On Lisa Kudrow
- “Dearest Lisa Kudrow, who’s also one of the most talented actresses. I’ve learned so much from [her]. As a comedienne, unbelievable. But also a dramatic actress who knocks your socks off. And loving. These girls, what we’ve gained from each other. Taught each other, we watched each other get married, lived through so much… and just so unconditional. And I think she’s amazing and I love [her].”
On Julia Roberts
- “Not everyone [of the movie stars which appeared on Friends were] nervous - Julia Roberts just knocked it out of the park. Everybody knocked it out of the park, but I didn’t see her as being afraid at all.”
On Tate Donovan
- “His parents are still together, he’s one of six kids, and they were all really happy to see him. We sat around a big table in the house he grew up in. I envy that so much. I don’t go for the big planned-out romantic gesture, but when he showed me his old bedroom, it was pretty romantic.”
On Steven Spielberg
- “It was unbelievable to talk with Steven and be able to discover what a wonderful, down-to-earth guy he is. I mean, you just never know. And he was absolutely wonderful. Steven Spielberg was fascinated by the whole television world.”
On Oprah Winfrey
- “I just love her so much. She makes you feel like we’re all figuring it out together. She has just been a very good friend to me.”
On Judy Davis
- “I have been a fan of Judy for years and I had a moment when she popped into my head [to play my boss in The Break-Up.”
On Kristin Hahn & Andrea Bendewald
- “Kristin’s the revolutionary pioneer woman. Andrea is mom; I mean, Kris is literally mom, but Andrea really is mom. I don’t know what the hell I am. I’m kind of the carefree child that gets spanked once in a while. The one that gets wrangled in.”
- “With each of us, well especially me, Kristin and Andrea - our families are wonderful, but they definitely weren’t easy. It was hard for them to understand these other people always being there - my mother especially. I know she puts my life down a lot. She didn’t understand how special and protective these people were. If only she knew, I think she would have felt less threatened and embraced them.”
On Cameron Diaz
- “It was so wonderful to see Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich. You think, ‘Good. This is what actors do. They play many roles.’ Cameron’s not just a beautiful girl, she’s much, much more.”
On Jim Carrey
- “Jim’s fantastic. He’s hilarious. It’s fascinating to watch him. He goes all over the place.
On Morgan Freeman
- “Morgan Freeman, very sweet man. Makes you feel - you tremble in his presence.”