“I’m ashamed of…” – Jean-Claude Van Damme Opens Up on Sharing ‘Friends’ Screen With Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox
Jean-Claude Van Damme recently opened up about his experience working on the hit TV show Friends, sharing screen space with Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox. The actor appeared in the 13th episode of the show's second season, creating an on-screen rift between the two actresses. Looking back on his time on the show, Van Damme admitted feeling ashamed of his acting in the episode. However, he also said that working with Aniston and Cox was a good memory.
The actor's cameo on Friends followed Julia Roberts' appearance on the show, and the series had many other guest stars during its run. Despite feeling strange and not satisfied with his own performance, Van Damme acknowledged that his time on Friends was a career highlight. Van Damme, who is known for his action-packed movies, also spoke about his relationship with fellow action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.
He claimed to be braver than both of them when it came to taking on challenging and dangerous roles. While he admires Stallone's work, he revealed that he has had some animosity towards Schwarzenegger due to fierce competition between them. Even though Hollywood action movies are now heavily reliant on CGI, Van Damme continues to be a prominent figure in the genre. His experience on Friends and his ongoing career in action films highlight his lasting impact and success in the entertainment industry.