Starring in a major sitcom can be life-changing, but it can also create lots of off-screen tension. Helen Baxendale claims that while it was an amazing experience working with her Friends co-stars, the vibe on the set wasn’t exactly positive.
Baxendale joined Friends in season 4 when the show's popularity was blowing up. She starred in 14 episodes as Emily Waltham, Ross's girlfriend and second wife, for a brief moment. Given that Ross was already in love with Rachel while with Emily, evidenced by his blurring out the former's name on the wedding altar, fans didn't necessarily love her.