---
name: "Courteney Cox"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/courteney-cox"
fi1m_id: "courteney-cox"
imdb_id: "nm0001073"
tmdb_id: 14405
wikidata_id: "Q58912"
roles: ["Actor","Producer"]
born: "15 June 1964"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 64
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 9
updated: "2026-10-13T21:55:07.512391+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Courteney Cox

## Identity

Courteney Cox

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/courteney-cox
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** courteney-cox
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001073
- **TMDB ID:** 14405
- **Wikidata ID:** Q58912
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courteney_Cox, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58912, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001073/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14405

Actor and producer. Born 15 June 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer
- **Born:** 15 June 1964, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- **Active:** 1994–present
- **Also known as:** Courteney Cox-Arquette, Courteney Bass Cox
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 10: 9 acting, 1 producing
- **Frequently works with:** [Kevin Williamson](https://film.one/person/kevin-williamson.md), [Neve Campbell](https://film.one/person/neve-campbell.md), [David Arquette](https://film.one/person/david-arquette.md), [Wes Craven](https://film.one/person/wes-craven.md), [Cathy Konrad](https://film.one/person/cathy-konrad.md), [Guy Busick](https://film.one/person/guy-busick.md), [James Vanderbilt](https://film.one/person/james-vanderbilt.md), [Jasmin Savoy Brown](https://film.one/person/jasmin-savoy-brown.md)
- **SAG Awards:** 1 SAG Award (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 64, as actor, over 9 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 70 (4), 2000s 52 (1), 2010s 60 (1), 2020s 59 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 64 to 61 across 9 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 4 of 8 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Horror 7, Mystery 7, Crime 4, Comedy 2, Thriller 1
- **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,233m across 8 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courteney_Cox, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58912, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001073/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/14405

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Scream*](https://film.one/film/scream-2022.md) (66), [*Scream 4*](https://film.one/film/scream-4.md) (60), [*Scream 3*](https://film.one/film/scream-3.md) (52), [*Scream 7*](https://film.one/film/scream-7.md) (48)
- **Hulu:** [*Scream*](https://film.one/film/scream.md) (86), [*Scream 2*](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md) (74)
- **HBO Max:** [*Friends*](https://film.one/tv/friends.md) (78), [*Friends: The Reunion*](https://film.one/film/friends-the-reunion.md) (58)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Courteney Cox

> Courteney Cox makes impatience funny and gives Gale Weathers an enjoyably selfish edge. We value her timing with other actors, but *Scream 7* asks affection for a familiar performer to make up for too much poor writing.

In *Scream 7* (2026), Courteney Cox arrives as Gale Weathers and the film briefly becomes more engaging. Her scenes with Neve Campbell benefit from thirty years of playing these characters together, and are better played than those around them. We were glad to see her, then disappointed to notice how much of our pleasure came from recognition rather than anything Kevin Williamson had written. Cox is worth watching in a weak sequel, but that is a modest return for a character with this much history.

*Friends* (1994–2004) made her familiar as Monica Geller, the exacting chef in an ensemble built for comedy. The pleasure of that part lies in how seriously Monica takes getting things right, and Cox has the timing to make that insistence funny. Gale, the ambitious tabloid reporter introduced in *Scream* (1996), gave the sweetness of her early screen image a useful corrective. Here was someone prepared to be ruthless to get what she wanted. It was a productive change of emphasis, giving Cox permission to be less agreeable.

Cox had to persuade Wes Craven that she could play Gale, which tells us how firmly the sweeter image had stuck. Craven's *Scream*, written by Kevin Williamson, gives that change somewhere useful to go: the humour is sharp, but the danger still matters. The cast earns our concern rather than relying on our knowledge of horror films to keep us interested. There are passages where Williamson spends too long explaining the rules before allowing the fright to happen. We still recommend it readily, because its actors have characters to play as well as jokes to deliver.

After *Friends*, *Cougar Town* (2009–2015) gave her another sitcom lead as Jules Cobb, along with episodes to direct. That continued emphasis on ensemble comedy makes sense for an actor whose timing is one of her clearest strengths. We would like to see more roles that ask something of her beyond returning as someone we already know, especially when the welcome can hide how little the part offers. Start with *Scream* for Gale; affection for Cox is not sufficient reason to follow her through every sequel.

## Biography

Courteney Cox is an American actress. She was born on 15 June 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, and began her career in modelling before moving into acting.

She is best known for playing Monica Geller in the sitcom *Friends* (1994–2004) and Gale Weathers in the *Scream* film series, including *Scream 7* (2026). Other notable roles include Lauren Miller in *Family Ties* (1987–1989) and Jules Cobb in *Cougar Town* (2009–2015). She has also directed episodes of *Cougar Town* and other projects, and co-founded the production company Coquette Productions with her then-husband David Arquette.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, screenrant.com, ew.com, encyclopediaofalabama.org.*

## On Fi1m (10)

### Performed in (9) — the average rests on these

- *Scream 7* (2026), Fi1m 48, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-7.md)
- *Scream VI* (2023), Fi1m 65, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-vi.md)
- *Scream* (2022), Fi1m 66, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2022.md)
- *Scream 4* (2011), Fi1m 60, as Gale Weathers-Riley — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-4.md)
- *Scream 3* (2000), Fi1m 52, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-3.md)
- *Scream 2* (1997), Fi1m 74, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *Scream* (1996), Fi1m 86, as Gale Weathers — [page](https://film.one/film/scream.md)
- *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective* (1994), Fi1m 44, as Melissa — [page](https://film.one/film/ace-ventura-pet-detective.md)
- *Friends* (1994), Fi1m 78, as Monica Geller — [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)

### Produced (1)

- *Friends: The Reunion* (2021), Fi1m 58, as Self — [page](https://film.one/film/friends-the-reunion.md)

## Complete filmography (68)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Evil Genius* (2026), Director, Producer
- *Scream 7* (2026), as Gale Weathers · Executive Producer — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-7.md)
- *The Making of The Tripper* (2025), Actor
- *The Charlie Puth Show* (2024), series, as Courteney Cox
- *Scream VI* (2023), as Gale Weathers · Executive Producer — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-vi.md)
- *Shining Vale* (2022), series, as Patricia 'Pat' Phelps · Producer
- *Scream* (2022), as Gale Weathers — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2022.md)
- *Friends: The Reunion* (2021), Executive Producer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/friends-the-reunion.md)
- *Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary* (2019), as Monica Geller
- *Mothers and Daughters* (2016), as Beth
- *Just Before I Go* (2015), Director, Producer
- *Go On* (2012), series, as Talia
- *TalhotBlond* (2012), as Amanda · Director, Producer
- *Web Therapy* (2011), series, as Serena Duvall
- *Scream 4* (2011), as Gale Weathers-Riley — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-4.md)
- *Shameless* (2011), series, as Jen Wagner — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/shameless-2011.md)
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Courteney Cox — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *Cougar Town* (2009), series, as Jules Cobb · Producer, Director
- *Bedtime Stories* (2008), as Wendy
- *The Monday Before Thanksgiving* (2008), as Cece · Director, Writer
- *Web Therapy* (2008), series, as Serena DuVall
- *The Butler's In Love* (2008), Executive Producer
- *Alien Love Triangle* (2008), as Alice
- *Dirt* (2007), series, as Lucy Spiller · Producer
- *Zoom* (2006), as Marsha Holloway
- *Barnyard* (2006), as Daisy (voice)
- *The Tripper* (2006), as Cynthia · Producer
- *The Longest Yard* (2005), as Lena (uncredited)
- *November* (2004), as Sophie Jacobs
- *Get Well Soon* (2001), as Lily Charles
- *Scrubs* (2001), series, as Dr. Maddox
- *The Shrink Is In* (2001), as Samantha Crumb · Executive Producer
- *Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000* (2001), as Bruce's Fan (segment "Dancing in the Dark")
- *3000 Miles to Graceland* (2001), as Cybil Waingrow
- *Scream 3* (2000), as Gale Weathers — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-3.md)
- *The Runner* (1999), as Karina
- *Scream 2* (1997), as Gale Weathers — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *Commandments* (1997), as Rachel Luce
- *Scream* (1996), as Gale Weathers — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/scream.md)
- *TFI Friday* (1996), series, Actor
- *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as Emerald Salt Pork (voice)
- *Sketch Artist II: Hands That See* (1995), as Emmy
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Monica Geller — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective* (1994), as Melissa — Fi1m 44, [page](https://film.one/film/ace-ventura-pet-detective.md)
- *The Trouble with Larry* (1993), series, as Gabriella Easden
- *The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them* (1992), as Carrie Davenport
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Courteney Cox — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *Battling for Baby* (1992), as Katherine
- *Shaking the Tree* (1991), as Kathleen
- *Blue Desert* (1991), as Lisa Roberts
- *Mr. Destiny* (1990), as Jewel Jagger
- *Dream On* (1990), series, as Alisha
- *Curiosity Kills* (1990), as Gwen
- *Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again* (1989), series, as Marie-Frederique 'Freddy' de Lancel
- *Till We Meet Again* (1989), as Marie-Frederique 'Freddy' de Lancel
- *Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer* (1989), as Jacquie Kimberly
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Meryl — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *I'll Be Home for Christmas* (1988), as Nora Bundy
- *Cocoon: The Return* (1988), as Sara
- *Masters of the Universe* (1987), as Julie Winston
- *Down Twisted* (1987), as Tarah
- *If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium* (1987), as Hana Wyshocki
- *Sylvan in Paradise* (1986), Actor
- *Misfits of Science* (1985), series, as Gloria Dinallo
- *Misfits of Science* (1985), as Gloria Dinallo
- *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Carol Bannister
- *Family Ties* (1982), series, as Lauren Miller
- *Last Chance U*, series, as Brittany Wagner

## Gallery

- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-bb11f42df28d.jpg) Courteney Cox — Felicia C. Sullivan at http://feliciasullivan.com/, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/CourteneyCoxFeb09_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Courteney Cox at the PaleyFest panel for Cougar Town, March 2010.](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-20707ae93237.jpg) Courteney Cox at the PaleyFest panel for Cougar Town, March 2010. — Albert Domasin at https://www.flickr.com/photos/goalbert/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Courteney_Cox_%2710_PaleyFest.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Courtney Cox meets fans at the rehearsal for the 1995 Emmy Awards - September 9, 1995 - Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post but please credit](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-0784ffd21527.jpg) Courtney Cox meets fans at the rehearsal for the 1995 Emmy Awards - September 9, 1995 - Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post but please credit — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Courtney_Cox_%28252684693%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Courtney Cox poses for a picture with a fan at the rehearsal for the 1995 Emmy Awards - September 9, 1995 - Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or po](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-a1d379558877.jpg) Courtney Cox poses for a picture with a fan at the rehearsal for the 1995 Emmy Awards - September 9, 1995 - Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or po — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/Courtney_Cox_%28252684695%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-9f8270779df7.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-b8cebe392184.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-881f112a0fcf.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB
- ![1995 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-9ec4e99e265b.jpg) 1995 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Courtney_Cox_leaves_rehearsal_%282078582090%29.jpg/1280px-Courtney_Cox_leaves_rehearsal_%282078582090%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![1995 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-383da985f01e.jpg) 1995 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Courtney_Cox_poses_with_fan_%282077793571%29.jpg/1280px-Courtney_Cox_poses_with_fan_%282077793571%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-a254ec979d29.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-1382188c9950.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB
- ![Courteney Cox](https://film.one/media/person/7056/gallery-3837dd57e90d.jpg) Courteney Cox — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### SAG Awards — 1 won

- 1996: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (won)

### Other awards — 7 won, 1 nominated

- MTV Movie Award for Best Fight 2023: MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (won), for *Scream VI*
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 2023: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (won)
- Gold Derby Awards 2010: Gold Derby Awards (won), for *Cougar Town*
- Lucy Award 2010: Lucy Award (won)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry 2000: Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Chemistry (won), for *Scream 3*
- TV Guide Award 1996: TV Guide Award (won)
- People's Choice Awards 1995: People's Choice Awards (won)
- American Comedy Awards 1994: American Comedy Awards (nominated)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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