Courteney Cox, born June 15, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, launched her entertainment career in the mid-1980s with appearances in commercials and music videos, most notably Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” (1984). She gained widespread fame as Monica Geller on the legendary sitcom “Friends” (1994–2004), earning critical acclaim for her comedic timing and charm. In 1996, she expanded into film with the blockbuster “Scream,” becoming a defining figure in both horror and mainstream cinema.