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Friends reunion: 'The world needs sweetness like this' - Actress Jane Sibbett

It's the one where they all get back together. The Friends reunion is finally here, with all six ...
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19.55 27 May 2021


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Friends reunion: 'The world needs sweetness like this' - Actress Jane Sibbett

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It's the one where they all get back together.

The Friends reunion is finally here, with all six stars back on-screen together.

This is the first time Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer have been together on-screen since the show finished.

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The final episode of the show aired back in May 2004.

Little was given away ahead of the airing tonight - but two cast members have revealed their on-screen romance almost spilled over into real life.

Aniston (who played Rachel) and Schwimmer (Ross) came close to copying their on-screen romance off-screen.

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Actress Jane Sibbett played Ross' ex-wife Carol on the show.

She told The Hard Shoulder this could see more episodes, after this idea was initially brushed off.

"I heard the producers say 'No, no, no, we're not going to do that, we can't do'.

"So I think it was pushed aside pretty quickly - as much as everyone wished it would be, I still wish it would be.

"And now that they all got together again, perhaps that'll tickle their fancies to return at least for one more".

Sibbett said re-runs and streaming services have given the show - and her character - new life.

"I was always in the periphery for sure, and I think re-runs and all of the streaming has just made it seem that there was more.

"I'm so happy for the success of the show; it's been what a gift to all of us.

"It's not just the cast and the crew and everybody - but I really think the world needs sweetness like this.

"Right after we did the show... that's when all the reality shows were coming in.

"And it was so mean-spirited and tough and rough, and I just like 'I don't want to be a part of that world'.

"I was so grateful when Netflix brought it back and now HBO Max is bringing it back.

"So hopefully that'll start a new wave of people enjoying more sweetness in the world".

And Sibbett said she is often confused for her character of Carol, including by presenter Kieran Cuddihy.

"I don't mind at all - I am constantly touched by the fact that people confuse me with her.

"And it's beautiful - thank you for apologising, but no need at all".

Friends reunion: 'The world needs sweetness like this' - Actress Jane Sibbett

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The feature-length special will be broadcast on Sky One at 8.00pm.

Main image: Jane Sibbett is seen at the premiere of "Happily N'Ever After" in Los Angeles, USA in 2006. Picture by: MARCOCCHI GIULIO/SIPA/SIPA USA/PA Images

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