Isabella Rossellini’s visitor look on Friends is perhaps unforgettable to followers, however the actress herself didn’t assume she was well-known sufficient to play “herself” on the hit sitcom.
In a current interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Italian film star opened up about her “pleasant” cameo within the iconic 1996 episode, noting that she was initially “shocked” to obtain the request.
“At the time — possibly nonetheless at present, however possibly to much less extent on the time — there weren’t many international actors that have been recognised in America,” Rossellini stated. “So I used to be very shocked that Friends invited me, not solely as a visitor however as a star. They recognise me they usually know my title. So I used to be very… I stated, ‘Really? Am I that identified that I can play myself as a identified individual?’”
Her look got here throughout a hilarious storyline the place the gang discusses which celebrities they’re allowed to sleep with whereas being in relationships. Ross (David Schwimmer) initially picked Rossellini, however after overthinking, swapped her for a much less “worldwide” alternative. Ironically, Ross ultimately meets Rossellini at Central Perk, solely to grasp he made an enormous mistake.
When he explains the “record” idea, Rossellini jokingly shuts him down, saying, “I’ve a listing of 5 goofy coffeehouse guys, and yesterday, I bumped you for that man over there.”
By the time of the season three episode titled ‘The One With Frank Jr.,’ Rossellini was already a longtime star, with notable movies like Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her beneath her belt. She at present stars within the thriller Conclave, which is in theaters now.
