A dedicated “Friends” fan recently spotted a significant filming mistake in the popular TV show, pointing out that a stand-in actor was used instead of Courteney Cox in a scene from Season 8, Episode 5. In this episode, Phoebe, played by Lisa Kudrow, is talking to Monica at Central Perk about her boyfriend, Tim. During their conversation, the camera momentarily captures half of “Monica’s” face, but it’s actually a stand-in, not Cox.
This error was highlighted by TikTok user @livingmoorelife, who shared the discovery with followers. The revelation left many fans baffled and amused, given how often they had watched the episode without noticing. Some suggested that the retake might have required a stand-in if Cox was unavailable, while others questioned the necessity of using stand-ins for brief shots.
This isn’t the first time fans have identified bloopers in “Friends.” Another notable error was found in the opening episode of Season 10, where a large hole in Joey and Chandler’s apartment wall became visible due to the wider aspect ratio used in modern widescreen TVs. These discoveries have provided additional entertainment for the show’s dedicated fanbase, who continue to find new details in the classic sitcom.
