Photos Remembering Courtney Cox from the Beginning
Actress Courteney Cox rose to fame in the popular series Friends and the Scream horror film franchise. But her beginnings weren't in fiction.
Cox studied architecture at Mount Vernon College, and her first notable acting role was in a Bruce Springsteen music video for the song Dancing in the Dark.
Her first film roles were in Masters of the Universe (1987) and Cocoon: The Return (1988). Her early television work included starring roles in the series Misfits of Science (1985) and Family Ties (1982-1989).
Cox won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for the series Cougar Town in 2010. In 2023, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The following photos show her early years as a relatively unknown young woman in supporting roles, sporting longer hair and a more casual style.
Cox & Springsteen
Courteney Cox and Bruce Springsteen in Dancing in the Dark in 1984.
Cox and Arquette
Courteney Cox and David Arquette in the '90s.
Cox & Aniston
Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston in the ’90s.
Cox & Perry
Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry, 1997.
Behind the Scenes of Friends
Courteney Cox at the set of Friends (1994).
Sailor Outfit
Courteney Cox in a quirky sailor outfit, 1989.
Red Dress
Courteney Cox in red dress, 1987.
Misfits of Science
Courteney Cox in Misfits of Science, 1985.
Cox in the '90s
Courteney Cox in the '90s.
Cox on a Motorcycle
Courteney Cox on a motorcycle, 1987.
Cox in the '80s
Courteney Cox, 1980s.
Late '80s
Courteney Cox, 1987.
Cox in 1985
Courteney Cox, circa 1985.
Cox As a Model
Courteney Cox, circa 1989.
Early '90s
Courteney Cox, early '90s.
Cox, Van Damme & Aniston
Courteney Cox, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Jennifer Aniston (1996).
Cox in 1986
Courteney in 1986.
Cox & Sting
Courtney Cox and Sting, 1980s.
Cox in the '90s
Courtney Cox in the '90s.
Matt LeBlanc & Courteney Cox
Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox in 1996.