The six stars of Mates have been (and nonetheless are) among the many most well-known actors on the earth. The dynamite ensemble of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer was in everybody's residing rooms from 1994 to 2004, and so they have been at all times the principle attraction.

Nonetheless, the present additionally courted quite a few big-time actors as visitor stars throughout its 10 seasons. Amongst them have been comedian stars who have been proper at house on the sitcom, like Jennifer Coolidge and Ben Stiller, however the actual deal with was seeing primarily dramatic actors like Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman yucking it up with our favourite pals.

Forward, we're trying again on a few of these main stars who you might have forgotten confirmed up on Mates.

Ellen Pompeo (Missy Goldberg)

Only a yr earlier than she made her debut as Meredith Gray on Gray's Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo performed Missy Goldberg in a season 10 episode of Mates. Showing in "The One The place the Stripper Cries," she performed Missy, a former school classmate of Ross (David Schwimmer) and Chandler's (Matthew Perry), who secretly made out with Chandler regardless of the 2 buddies' pact to not combat over girls they each preferred. —Madeline Boardman

Sean Penn (Eric)

Sean Penn appeared in two episodes of Mates in the course of the present's eighth season. He performed Eric, a person engaged to Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) twin sister, Ursula (additionally Kudrow), however doesn't know that she's been mendacity to him about her life. —M.B.

Dakota Fanning (Mackenzie)

When she was simply 10 years previous, Dakota Fanning performed Mackenzie within the season 10 episode "The One With Princess Consuela." Her character bonds with Joey (Matt LeBlanc) when Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler come by to take a look at her home in an try to maneuver to the suburbs. —M.B.

Julia Roberts (Susie Moss)

Julia Roberts stopped by Mates' second season as Susie Moss. Showing in "The One After the Superbowl: Half 2," she performed a childhood acquaintance of Chandler's who lastly will get her revenge on him after years of teasing. —M.B.

Jeff Goldblum (Leonard Hayes)

Jeff Goldblum performed Leonard Hayes, a severe theater director, in season 9's "The One With the Mugging." After a rocky begin, Joey stumbles on some skills and goes to nice lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play. —M.B.

Brooke Shields (Erika Ford)

Brooke Shields was featured in a single episode of Mates, enjoying a lady named Erika Ford within the season 2 installment "The One After the Superbowl: Half 1". A barely out-of-touch lady, Erika can’t perceive that Joey the actor just isn’t Dr. Drake Ramoray, the TV physician, in actual life. Because of a bit of appearing from the gang, their short-lived affair involves an in depth. —M.B.

Helen Hunt (Jamie Buchman)

In a short Mad About You crossover bit, Helen Hunt performed Jamie Buchman, her character from the famed sitcom, in a season 1 episode of Mates. Showing in "The One With Two Elements: Half 1," she steps into Central Perk and tries to order espresso from Phoebe, mistaking her for her server twin, Ursula. —M.B.

Rebecca Romijn (Cheryl)

In her very first onscreen position, Rebecca Romijn performed Cheryl within the season 4 episode "The One With the Soiled Lady." Cheryl is the "soiled woman" in query, a brand new girlfriend of Ross' whose messiness is previous the purpose of forgiveness. —M.B.

Soleil Moon Frye (Katie)

Within the season 5 episode "The One With the Lady Who Hits Joey," Soleil Moon Frye was stated woman who hits Joey. She performed Katie, a spunky lady who playfully punches Joey's arm with out realizing simply how a lot it hurts. —M.B.

Hugh Laurie (Gentleman on the Airplane)

A pre-Home Hugh Laurie seems within the season 4 finale, "The One With Ross's Marriage ceremony: Half 2." As an unnamed passenger seated subsequent to Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) on her flight to London, Laurie is at his deadpan finest as she goes by means of her total love saga with Ross and her intentions to interrupt his upcoming marriage ceremony to Emily (Helen Baxendale), with Laurie's character including, "I'm sorry, can I interrupt? , I simply wish to say that you’re a horrible, horrible particular person." —Kevin Jacobsen

Jane Lynch (Ellen)

Jane Lynch made a short look within the remaining season of Mates within the episode "The One The place Estelle Dies." She performed the realtor, Ellen, who helps Chandler and Monica of their seek for a house within the suburbs. —M.B.

Richard Branson (The Vendor)

In a uncommon appearing gig, Richard Branson performed a personality named the Vendor in season 4's "The One With Ross's Marriage ceremony: Half 1." Within the episode, the British businessman performed a road vendor who meets Joey and Chandler whereas they’re seeing the sights in London. —M.B.

Gabrielle Union (Kristen Lang)

Gabrielle Union grew to become the particular person of Ross and Joey's affections as Kristen Lang. The actress performed a current New York transplant in season 7's "The One With the Low-cost Marriage ceremony Gown," happening competing dates with each males. —M.B.

Freddie Prinze Jr. (Sandy)

Freddie Prinze Jr. performed the nanny, Sandy, in season 9's "The One With the Male Nanny," caring for Ross and Rachel's child, Emma. —M.B.

Jim O'Inheritor (Adoption Company Employee)

Earlier than his co-workers struggled to maintain his title straight on Parks and Recreation, Jim O'Inheritor performed an unnamed character in Mates' remaining season. In "The One With the Delivery Mom," he introduces Chandler and Monica to the lady who finally offers delivery to their infants. —M.B.

Leah Remini (Lydia)

Enjoying a pregnant lady named Lydia, Leah Remini met the Mates gang on the hospital within the season 1 episode "The One With the Delivery." Joey will get to know the expectant mom as Carol is giving delivery, and finally stands by Lydia as she welcomes her personal child. —M.B.

Charlie Sheen (Ryan)

Charlie Sheen's character Ryan catches a nasty case of hen pox from Phoebe in season 2's "The One With the Rooster Pox." He performed a army man who had spent current months in a submarine, however surfaced for an prolonged date with Phoebe. Their restricted time collectively is so vital that Ryan throws warning to the wind and contracts hen pox from an in poor health Phoebe. —M.B.

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Ben Stiller (Tommy)

Ben Stiller appeared in Mates' third season, enjoying a really indignant man named Tommy in "The One With the Screamer." Tommy goes on a date with Rachel and slowly exhibits his extraordinarily quick mood, even going as far as to yell on the chick and the duck. —M.B.

Mae Whitman (Sarah Tuttle)

When she was simply 8 years previous, a younger Mae Whitman appeared within the season 3 episode "The One The place Rachel Quits." She performed Sarah Tuttle, a member of the Brown Chicken Lady Scout troop promoting cookies in an try and win a visit to house camp. Ross finally ends up filling in for her after the harm he prompted prevents her from going door-to-door. —M.B.

Sherri Shepherd (Rhonda the Tour Information)

Years earlier than she joined The View, Sherri Shepherd picked up the small position of Rhonda within the season 4 episode "The One With Phoebe's Uterus." Rhonda works as a tour information in Ross' museum, and turns into pals with Joey throughout his quick stint there. —M.B.

Craig Robinson (The Clerk)

In one in every of his first onscreen roles, Craig Robinson performed an unnamed clerk on Mates, showing in "The One With Princess Consuela" in season 10. He assists Phoebe when she visits his company to vary her title after marrying Mike (Paul Rudd). As an alternative of fixing her final title to Hannigan, nevertheless, she opts for Princess Consuela Banana Hammock. —M.B.

Tahj Mowry (Child)

A younger Tahj Mowry made a short look in "The One After the Superbowl: Half 1" in Mates' second season. He performed an unnamed little one who’s a fan of Phoebe's sincere music and tracks her down within the espresso store after she was barred from enjoying for the kids. —M.B.

Gary Oldman (Richard Crosby)

Future Oscar winner Gary Oldman performed actor Richard Crosby within the two-part season 7 finale, "The One With Monica and Chandler's Marriage ceremony." Richard is starring alongside Joey in a forthcoming conflict drama, and exhibits up so drunk to work in the future that he virtually makes Joey miss Monica and Chandler's marriage ceremony. —M.B.

Alec Baldwin (Parker)

Alec Baldwin had a hilarious flip as Parker in Mates' eighth season. In "The One With the Tea Leaves" and "The One in Massapequa," he performed a person who’s courting Phoebe and accompanies the gang on a visit to the Gellers' anniversary celebration. A lot to the despair of the chums, he will get irrationally blissful about each little factor. —M.B.

Selma Blair (Wendy)

Selma Blair discovered her spot within the ninth season of Mates. Showing as Wendy in "The One With Christmas in Tulsa," she works with Chandler in his firm's Oklahoma workplace, and flirts with him over the vacations. —M.B.

Greg Kinnear (Dr. Benjamin Hobart)

Greg Kinnear performed Dr. Benjamin Hobart within the season 10 episode "The One With Ross' Grant." Ross is up for stated grant and has to seem earlier than Dr. Hobart…who occurs to be an ex of Ross' then-girlfriend, Charlie (Aisha Tyler). —M.B.

Jennifer Coolidge (Amanda Buffamonteezi)

Jennifer Coolidge graced Mates' remaining season along with her comedic presence in "The One With Ross's Tan." She performed Amanda, an previous frenemy of Monica and Phoebe's who had spent a number of years in England and picked up a faux British accent. Her annoying persona evokes the ladies to attempt to freeze her out and reveal particulars in regards to the early years of their very own friendship. —M.B.

Jennifer Gray (Mindy)

Just a few years after she performed Child in Soiled Dancing, Jennifer Gray made a short look as Rachel's maid of honor, Mindy, within the season 1 episode "The One With the Evil Orthodontist." The position later went to Jana Marie Hupp, who performed Mindy within the episode wherein she marries Barry (Mitchell Whitfield). —M.B.

Brad Pitt (Will Colbert)

Within the midst of his marriage to Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt stopped by her present for a cameo look. He performed a person named Will Colbert in season 8's "The One With the Rumor," becoming a member of the chums for Thanksgiving dinner. A former highschool classmate of Rachel, Monica, and Ross', Will reveals that he and Ross used to steer an "I Hate Rachel Inexperienced" membership. —M.B.

Reese Witherspoon (Jill Inexperienced)

Reese Witherspoon performed Jill Inexperienced, one in every of Rachel's sisters, within the season 6 episodes "The One With Rachel's Sister" and "The One The place Chandler Can't Cry." She spends time in New York and goes on a date with Ross, a lot to Rachel's misery. —M.B.

Susan Sarandon (Cecilia Monroe)

Susan Sarandon performed a cleaning soap actress by the title of Cecilia Monroe in Mates' seventh season. Showing in "The One With Joey's New Mind," she hooks up with Joey as the 2 rehearse scenes collectively. Cecilia's character, Jessica Lockhart, was killed off of Days of Our Lives, and Joey's character, Drake Ramoray, was getting Jessica's mind. —M.B.

Christina Applegate (Amy Inexperienced)

Within the aptly titled "The One With Rachel's Different Sister," Christina Applegate performed Amy Inexperienced — which landed her an Emmy for Excellent Visitor Actress in a Comedy Sequence in 2003 — the second sister of Rachel's to satisfy the gang. After her season 9 look, Amy's lack of course and self-absorption is additional explored within the remaining season in "The One The place Rachel's Sister Babysits." —M.B.

Winona Ryder (Melissa Warburton)

Winona Ryder performed Rachel's sorority sister Melissa Warburton in season 7's "The One With Rachel's Huge Kiss." After the pair run into one another, Rachel tells the gang that she and Melissa drunkenly made out one evening in school. Few imagine her confession, however Melissa later confirms it when she thinks Rachel needs to be along with her. —M.B.

George Clooney (Dr. Michael Mitchell) and Noah Wyle (Dr. Jeffrey Rosen)

In a nod to his flip as Dr. Doug Ross, George Clooney appeared on Mates along with his ER costar Noah Wyle as medical doctors in a hospital. Starring in season 1's "The One With Two Elements: Half 2," they meet Rachel and Monica after Rachel will get injured and wishes remedy, later happening a disastrous double date with the 2 girls. —M.B.

Isabella Rossellini (Herself)

Even the most important of film stars performed characters on Mates, however a choose group of celebs received the play themselves. Isabella Rossellini appeared as herself within the season 3 episode "The One With Frank Jr.," and her cameo is ready up brilliantly: Ross makes a "freebie" listing of celebrities he's allowed to sleep with, together with the aforementioned mannequin/actress. Deeming her too worldwide, he removes her from his listing, just for Rossellini to stroll into Central Perk later within the episode. Ross goes as much as her and tells her in regards to the listing, just for her to curtly (and hilariously) dismiss him when he tells her she's now not on it. —Ok.J.

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