The hit '90s show wouldn't be as successful without these memorable appearances
If you're a fan of sitcoms, then you've probably heard of—and binge-watched—Friends. Immensely popular in the '90s, it has become a certifiable cult classic, amassing plenty of fans born after it first premiered in 1994. While everyone likely has a "friend" they identify with (I'm a cross between Joey and Monica myself), the sitcom wouldn't have become such a hit without the supporting characters that added plenty of flavour and spice to the entire plotline. Here are some of the most important minor characters of one of our favourite sitcoms!
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1. Gunther
James Michael Taylor brought the awkward but endearing Gunther to life on the Friends set. His comedic performance was always spot-on and his awkward crush on Rachel brought the show plenty of humour when drama was starting to heat up in later seasons. In the season finale, Gunther finally confesses his love to Rachel and though Rachel didn't return his feelings, they did part ways very sweetly, with an innocent kiss on the cheek.
The unfortunate passing of James Michael Taylor—who battled prostate cancer in 2018 up to 2021—brought many Friends fans out of the woodwork to show love and support for his family. A talented actor, he will surely be missed.
