Courteney Cox Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Career, Movies, TV Shows

Courteney Bass Cox is an accomplished American actress and filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide. She rose to international prominence for her iconic portrayal of the neurotic yet lovable character Monica Geller in the beloved NBC sitcom Friends.

Beyond her success in television, Cox has also made a notable mark in the horror genre, starring as the tenacious journalist Gale Weathers in the Scream film franchise.

Profile

• Full Name: Courteney Bass Cox
• Stage Name: Courteney Cox
• Born: June 15, 1964
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress and Filmmaker
• Height: 1.65m
• Parent: Richard Lewis Cox and Courteney Copeland
• Siblings: Virginia, Dorothy, Richard Jr., Jennifer Russo, Cheryl Vincent, Lee Mullins, Craig Mullins
• Spouse: David Arquette (m. 1999-2013), Johnny McDaid (2013–)
• Children: Coco Arquette
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $150 million

Early Life and Education

Courteney Bass Cox was born on June 15, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. She is the daughter of businessman Richard Lewis Cox and Courteney Copeland. Cox has two older sisters, Virginia and Dorothy, and an older brother, Richard Jr. She also has four other siblings: Jennifer Russo, Cheryl Vincent, Lee Mullins, and Craig Mullins.

After graduating from Mountain Brook High School, Cox left for Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C., but did not complete her architecture course. She instead pursued a career in modeling and acting.

Career

Courteney Cox started her career working briefly at video game publisher Bethesda Softworks in the 1980s. She was then chosen from a casting call to appear in the 1984 music video for Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark.

Her early television work included starring roles in the short-lived NBC series Misfits of Science (1985) and guest appearances on shows like The Love Boat (1986) and Murder, She Wrote (1986). In 1993, she co-starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom The Trouble with Larry. The following year, she starred alongside Jim Carrey in the comedy film Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and made a guest appearance on Seinfeld.

Cox is best known for her role as Gale Weathers in the Scream horror film franchise. She recently reprised this role for the sixth Scream film, which was released in 2023 to box office success and positive reviews. In 2023, Cox received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is set to executive produce and star in an adaptation of the documentary series Last Chance U for Spectrum Originals.

Social Media

• Instagram: @courteneycoxofficial

Personal Life

Courteney Cox married her Scream co-star David Arquette in 1999, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Coco, in 2004. They separated in 2010 and finalized their divorce in 2013 but remained good friends and business partners.

In 2013, Courteney Cox began dating Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol. The two got engaged in 2014 but later called off the engagement. However, they have remained together, demonstrating the resilience of their relationship.

Filmography

Television Series

• Friends (1994-2004)
• Dirt (2007-2008)
• Cougar Town (2009-2015)
• Shining Vale (2022-2023)

Films

• Scream (1996) and sequels
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
• Barnyard (2006)
• Bedtime Stories (2008)
• Mothers and Daughters (2016)

Net Worth

Courteney Cox has an impressive net worth of $150 million. Her successful acting career, particularly her role on Friends, along with film appearances, producing endeavors, and directing credits, have all contributed to her financial achievements.