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Monica E. Geller (sometimes credited as Monica Geller Bing or Monica Geller-Bing) is a fictional character, one of the six main characters who appear in the American sitcom ''Friends''. Created by show creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and portrayed by actress Courteney Cox, Monica appears in each of the show's 236 episodes, from its premiere on September 24, 1994 to its finale on May 6, 2004. A chef known for her cleanliness, competitiveness and obsessive-compulsive nature, Monica is the younger sister of Ross and best friend of Rachel, the latter of whom she invites to move in with her after Rachel forsakes her own wedding. The two characters spend several years living together as roommates until Monica becomes romantically involved with neighbor Chandler, who she marries. Unable to conceive children on their own, the couple eventually adopts twins and moves out of their apartment into a larger house in the suburbs to raise their growing family. The producers' first choice for the role of Monica was comedian Janeane Garofalo. As the show's most famous cast member at the time, Cox was originally offered the role of Rachel, but declined in favor of playing Monica instead because she was drawn to the character's strong personality. Meanwhile, the role of Rachel was ultimately won by actress Jennifer Aniston, Cox's co-star who had originally been offered the role of Monica. Before ''Friends'' aired, the characterization of Monica during the show's pilot was greatly debated among writers in regards to her sleeping with a man on their first date. Kauffman in particular defended Monica, arguing with NBC executive Don Ohlmeyer over whether or not this would make the character too promiscuous. Ultimately, the storyline remained unchanged after the studio conducted an audience poll, the results of which returned in favor of Monica. Monica's childhood struggles with obesity, difficulties with romantic relationships and deprecating relationship with her mother Judy each became popular staples of the show. Several months before ''Friends'' aired, a research report conducted by NBC revealed that Monica was the only character to have been remotely well received by test audiences. When ''Friends'' premiered in fall 1994, critics initially perceived Monica – immediately established as the show's "mother hen" – and Cox as the series' main character and star, respectively. Critics have been largely receptive towards both Cox and her character; the ''Los Angeles Times'' holds Cox's acting responsible for disproving the then-common stigma that attractive women are not capable of comedic performances. Revered as a television icon, the character also famously addressed topics that were rarely discussed in prime time television at the time, including safe sex, casual sex and age disparity in relationships. Despite garnering positive reviews for her performance, Cox remains the only main cast member to have never been nominated for an Emmy Award during ''Friends''s ten-year run. In spite of being mildly accused of exploiting negative stereotypes of overweight women for humor, "Fat Monica", the character's overweight alter ego, has ultimately proven a popular fan favorite. One of the series primary locations, Monica's Greenwich Village apartment currently ranks among television's most famous sets. ==Role== A hardworking Chef,〔 Monica is introduced in the pilot as one of five close-knit friends who live in New York City, including her older brother Ross (David Schwimmer), neighbors Joey (Matt Leblanc) and Chandler (Matthew Perry), and former roommate Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow). When her privileged, inexperienced childhood best friend Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), with whom she had long lost contact, suddenly arrives in her neighborhood unannounced as a runaway bride after abandoning her own wedding, Monica allows her to move in with her while she attempts to reorganize her life, and the two reconnect. Monica begins dating Dr. Richard Burke (Tom Selleck), a significantly older man who is also one of her father's best friends.〔 However, the couple mutually agrees to end their long-running relationship after realizing that Richard does not want children, while Monica aspires to eventually raise a family of her own one day.〔 While in England attending Ross' second wedding, to Emily (Helen Baxendale), Monica sleeps with Chandler.〔 Initially supposed to have been a casual, one-time thing which grew more recurrent, Monica and Chandler eventually develop feelings for each other, but attempt to conceal it from their friends for as long as possible.〔 After finally revealing their relationship to their friends, who are delighted by the news, Monica proposes to Chandler, and they marry.〔 After trying to conceive a child of their own several times to no avail, Monica and Chandler discover that they are both infertile, and decide to adopt as an alternative, choosing to adopt the unborn child of single mother Erica (Anna Faris). Although only expecting one child, twins end up being born and are named Jack (after Monica's father) and Erica (after the expectant woman). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Monica Geller」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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