These facts about the Friends episode that featured an appearance from Winona Ryder may surprise even diehard fans of the sitcom.

3 Surprising Facts About Winona Ryder’s Memorable Cameo on ‘Friends’ Season 7

As Friends skyrocketed to fame in the 90s, the show began opening its doors to a
constellation of stars from that dazzling era. Among the many celebrities who
served up a delicious cameo on the sitcom, Winona Ryder also came on as Melissa
Warburton. Within its ten seasons, the series boasted fleeting yet impactful
visits from megastars like Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and George Clooney.
However, Ryder was among the lucky few who got to play the romantic interest of
Rachel Green in the series. 

Well, these facts about her may surprise fans as much as that kiss between her
and Aniston did. 


WINONA RYDER WAS REFERENCED IN SEASON 3 BY ROSS 

In the third season, the Central Perk gang was perched in their favorite spot,
discussing the celebrities they had a crush on. As part of the ‘celebrity
freebie list’ that Monica and Chandler introduced, each character listed their
choice of stars that they would want a free pass for. Well, Ross included Winona
Ryder on that list. 



Besides the Beetlejuice actress, the dinosaur enthusiast also included Una
Thurman, Michelle Pfieffer, and Elizabeth Hurley on his list. It would have been
perfect for Ryder to then materialize as his on-screen lover. Yet her
character’s entanglement with Rachel made for an interesting watch.

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Despite that, something overshadowed her cameo. 


THE SAD PART ABOUT RYDER’S FRIENDS CAMEO

Even though the drama between Rachel and Ryder’s Melissa served up many plot
twists, the episode that featured her ended up being the lowest-rated of all of
season seven. Well, even the Girl, Interrupted actress confessed to being
disappointed by one aspect of it
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-stranger-things-fame-winona-ryder-once-shared-her-disappointment-after-kissing-jennifer-aniston-on-the-iconic-sitcom-friends/].
Additionally, it could not possibly compete with that season’s top-rated
episode. 

Jennifer Aniston
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

After all, it was the one in which Monica and Chandler got married! Meanwhile,
Melissa’s arc followed the heartbreaking tale of unrequited love. Considering
that Rachel not only kissed Melissa but also Phoebe in that episode made its
failure all the more shocking.

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Honeymoon Episode
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Maybe this was the reason that Ryder made a surprising decision


HOW FRIENDS MARKED THE END OF THIS FOR RYDER

After her appearance on Friends, Winona Ryder completely retreated from the
arena of taking up guest roles in television series. Apparently, the
52-year-old’s last ever sitcom cameo was the one she made in Friends. It is
possible that she was disappointed by the turnout of the one she did in
Friends. 

‘Stranger Things’ Winona Ryder Sends the Internet Buzzing as Fans Get Glimpse of
Her 'Beetlejuice 2' Look Starring Jenna Ortega and Michael Keaton
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

Today, she is among the headlining cast of one of Netflix’s best-performing
shows: Stranger Things [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/]. In many
ways, her character of Joyce Byers is the glue
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-why-joyce-byers-is-the-unsung-hero-of-stranger-things/]
that holds the hit series together. So, maybe she was right in stepping back
from cameos. Evidently, being the main character is where she shines best. 

ALSO READ: Shawn Levy Teases ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel: Unveiling Spoilers in
Instagram Story
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-shawn-levy-teases-stranger-things-prequel-unveiling-spoilers-in-instagram-story/]

Which fact among these surprised you the most? Share your answers in the
comments. 

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As Friends skyrocketed to fame in the 90s, the show began opening its doors to a constellation of stars from that dazzling era. Among the many celebrities who served up a delicious cameo on the sitcom, Winona Ryder also came on as Melissa Warburton. Within its ten seasons, the series boasted fleeting yet impactful visits from megastars like Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and George Clooney. However, Ryder was among the lucky few who got to play the romantic interest of Rachel Green in the series. 
Well, these facts about her may surprise fans as much as that kiss between her and Aniston did. 
<h2>Winona Ryder was referenced in season 3 by Ross </h2>
In the third season, the Central Perk gang was perched in their favorite spot, discussing the celebrities they had a crush on. As part of the ‘celebrity freebie list’ that Monica and Chandler introduced, each character listed their choice of stars that they would want a free pass for. Well, Ross included Winona Ryder on that list. 
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Freebie List | Friends" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XgFWtKth0mc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Besides the Beetlejuice actress, the dinosaur enthusiast also included Una Thurman, Michelle Pfieffer, and Elizabeth Hurley on his list. It would have been perfect for Ryder to then materialize as his on-screen lover. Yet her character’s entanglement with Rachel made for an interesting watch.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-did-friends-the-breakout-actor-david-schwimmer-and-co-stars-feel-about-the-ross-geller-fame/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Did ‘Friends’ “The Breakout” Actor, David Schwimmer and Co-stars Feel About the Ross Geller Fame</a>
Despite that, something overshadowed her cameo. 
<h2>The sad part about Ryder’s Friends cameo</h2>
Even though the drama between Rachel and Ryder’s Melissa served up many plot twists, the episode that featured her ended up being the lowest-rated of all of season seven. Well, even <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-stranger-things-fame-winona-ryder-once-shared-her-disappointment-after-kissing-jennifer-aniston-on-the-iconic-sitcom-friends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Girl, Interrupted actress confessed to being disappointed by one aspect of it</a>. Additionally, it could not possibly compete with that season’s top-rated episode. 
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After all, it was the one in which Monica and Chandler got married! Meanwhile, Melissa’s arc followed the heartbreaking tale of unrequited love. Considering that Rachel not only kissed Melissa but also Phoebe in that episode made its failure all the more shocking.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-friends-ensured-cultural-sensitivity-with-monica-and-chandlers-honeymoon-episode/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How ‘Friends’ Ensured Cultural Sensitivity With Monica and Chandler’s Honeymoon Episode</a>
Maybe this was the reason that Ryder made a surprising decision
<h2>How Friends marked the end of this for Ryder</h2>
After her appearance on Friends, Winona Ryder completely retreated from the arena of taking up guest roles in television series. Apparently, the 52-year-old’s last ever sitcom cameo was the one she made in Friends. It is possible that she was disappointed by the turnout of the one she did in Friends. 
<figure id="attachment_91534" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91534" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-91534 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-scaled.jpg" alt="‘Stranger Things’ Winona Ryder Sends the Internet Buzzing as Fans Get Glimpse of Her 'Beetlejuice 2' Look Starring Jenna Ortega and Michael Keaton" width="2560" height="1707" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0159070186h-1200x800.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91534" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
Today, she is among the headlining cast of one of Netflix’s best-performing shows: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a>. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-why-joyce-byers-is-the-unsung-hero-of-stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In many ways, her character of Joyce Byers is the glue</a> that holds the hit series together. So, maybe she was right in stepping back from cameos. Evidently, being the main character is where she shines best. 
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