Courteney Bass Cox, born on June 15, 1964, is an American actress and filmmaker renowned for her iconic roles in television and film. Her career spans over four decades, marked by significant milestones that have cemented her status as a Hollywood legend. This timeline highlights the key events and periods in Courteney Cox's life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
June 15, 1964
Courteney Bass Cox was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to businessman Richard Lewis Cox and Courteney Copeland (née Bass). She was the youngest of four children.
Parental Divorce
1974
Courteney's parents divorced when she was 10 years old, marking a significant change in her early life.
Early Career
Early 1980s
Cox initially pursued a degree in architecture at Mount Vernon College but soon shifted her focus to modeling and acting. She landed her first TV roles in shows such as 'The Love Boat' and 'Murder, She Wrote'.
Breakthrough Role
1984
Cox appeared in Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing in the Dark' music video, which catapulted her into the spotlight. She also landed a small part in 'As the World Turns' and later secured a recurring role in 'Family Ties'.
Monica Geller in 'Friends'
1994
Cox was cast as Monica Geller in the NBC sitcom 'Friends', a role that turned her into an international superstar and led to an American Comedy Award nomination.
Gale Weathers in 'Scream'
1996
Cox starred in Wes Craven's horror/comedy 'Scream', which grossed over $100 million at the box office and won her rave reviews for her standout performance as Gale Weathers. This role also led to her meeting and marrying actor David Arquette.
Marriage to David Arquette
June 12, 1999
Cox married David Arquette in San Francisco, at the historic Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill, with 200 guests in attendance, including film stars Liam Neeson and Kevin Spacey.
Birth of Daughter Coco
2004
Cox and Arquette welcomed their daughter, Coco Riley Arquette, born on June 13, 2004.
Starring in 'Dirt'
2007-2008
Cox starred in the FX drama series 'Dirt', showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Creating and Starring in 'Cougar Town'
2009-2015
Cox created and starred in the ABC/TBS sitcom 'Cougar Town', which she also directed, further establishing her as a multifaceted talent in Hollywood.
Divorce from David Arquette
2013
Cox and Arquette finalized their divorce but remained friends and continued to work together on their film company Coquette Productions.
Engagement to Johnny McDaid
2014
Cox got engaged to Snow Patrol singer and musician Johnny McDaid, though they called it off soon after but remain together.
Starring in 'Shining Vale'
2022-2023
Cox starred in the Starz horror comedy series 'Shining Vale', continuing her legacy in the horror genre.
