Julia Roberts was at the peak of her stardom in the ’90s. She started with films like ‘Mystic Pizza‘ and ‘Steel Magnolias.’ But the massive success of the romantic comedy ‘Pretty Woman’ made her a bona fide movie star. A well-known public figure, the media became deeply invested in her private and public affairs. Roberts was among the celebrities roster to appear on the quintessential 90s sitcom ‘Friends.’
Fans of the show remember her in the guest spot as Susie, a make-up artist who agrees to go out with Chandler. This is all a ruse as she plans on teaching her former bully an unforgettable lesson.
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All About Julia Roberts’ Guest Role On ‘Friends’
Julia Roberts appeared early on in the second season of the hit sitcom. She appeared in the episode ‘The One After The Superbowl’ as Susie Moss. Ross (David Schwimmer) finds out his monkey Marcel is shooting a beer commercial. The gang splits at the set, with Chandler (Matthew Perry) running into Julia Roberts’ character, Susie, who recognizes him. In elementary school, Chandler humiliated her by pulling her skirt in front of the school. After some not-so-subtle flirting, Chandler agrees to go out with her. Without even realizing it, he sets himself up for Susie’s revenge.
During their double date, Susie dares Chandler to take off his underwear and dares him to wear hers. Once again, his common sense is blinded by what might happen later. And this is when our worst fears come true. Susie storms off with Chandler’s underpants, finally getting square with her childhood tormentor. Stranded in a bathroom stall with women’s underwear, Chandler is later discovered by Joey and Ross.
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How Did Matthew Perry Convince Julia Roberts To Appear On ‘Friends’?
We have Matthew Perry to thank for bringing Julia Roberts to ‘Friends.’ In his memoir ‘Friends, Lovers, And Big Terrible Things,’ he talks at great lengths about the courtship involved in bringing her to the show. Roberts would agree to do the part only if she would share her episode with Matthew Perry. But it also took consistent persuasion on Perry’s part.
‘Friends‘ alum would send her dozens of red roses and a note expressing his excitement to share the screen with her. Roberts replied, saying it would only happen if he explained Quantum Physics to her. Determined, he did write a paper, and Roberts delivered on her promise. He confirmed they were already a couple when they filmed the Super Bowl episode.
