Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her role as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell, recently revealed that she almost played the iconic character Rachel on Friends.
In an interview on Nikki Glaser's podcast, You Up, Thiessen shared that she had auditioned for the role originally played by Jennifer Aniston.
Thiessen admitted that she was considered for the part but ultimately didn't get it because she was deemed too young compared to the rest of the cast.
Despite not landing the role, she acknowledged that Aniston is a talented comedic actress.
Glaser also praised both Thiessen and Aniston for their comedic skills.
Interestingly, Thiessen isn't the only actor who came close to replacing one of the core six Friends.
Jane Krakowski from 30 Rock auditioned for Rachel, while Eric McCormack from Will and Grace tried out for Ross.
Vince Vaughn, Jon Cryer, Leah Remini, and Kathy Griffin also auditioned for Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe, respectively.
These auditions prove that Friends could have been an entirely different show altogether.
Although Thiessen didn't join the beloved sitcom's cast, she has found success in her career.
While she didn't end up living in the famous purple-walled apartment with Monica and the gang, Thiessen has moved on to new projects, proving that everything happens for a reason.
In conclusion, Tiffani Thiessen's audition for the role of Rachel on Friends adds an interesting twist to the show's history.
It's fascinating to imagine how different the dynamics of the Central Perk group could have been if the casting had gone differently.
Nevertheless, Thiessen
