The cast of ‘Friends’ through the years

Sitcom Royalty

Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and David Schwimmer. Before most people even get past the first name, they’re already thinking, “Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica, Rachel, and Ross.”

For 10 seasons of “Friends,” those six characters held a spot at the pinnacle of the sitcom hierarchy, creating a massive fan base that stretched worldwide.

As tributes on the internet increase in the wake of the sad loss of actor Matthew Perry, we’re looking back at those familiar faces that so many saw in each other—themselves, family, friends, you name it.

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Story originally appeared on List Wire