Though it’s been greater than 20 years for the reason that iconic finale of “Mates” aired, Courteney Cox nonetheless fondly recollects the moments earlier than filming every episode along with her co-stars.

The 61-year-old actress, greatest identified for her function as Monica Geller, lately shared particulars in regards to the behind-the-scenes camaraderie the solid had throughout the tapings of the beloved present, which aired in entrance of a dwell studio viewers.

Talking on the Inc. 5000 occasion, Courteney Cox reminisced in regards to the pre-show ritual that may get everybody energized earlier than filming.

“We’d get in a huddle and we might say, ‘Alright everyone! Good luck!’ And we might give one another a hug and a excessive 5,” Cox recalled, in line with PEOPLE.

Regardless of her standard tendency to not “pump herself up” for public appearances, she defined that the solid would share this bonding second earlier than stepping in entrance of the dwell viewers, setting the tone for the episode.

Cox additionally described the distinctive dynamic of filming “Mates” in entrance of a dwell viewers, noting how the vitality of the group would generally overwhelm the present’s snigger observe.

“The dwell viewers beloved watching the taping a lot, and generally producers needed to reduce the snigger observe early so we might proceed,” she stated, including that the solid knew precisely what would get huge laughs from the viewers, in order that they naturally performed off it and let the second unfold.

The expertise of filming “Mates” was distinct from the opposite scripted tasks Cox has labored on since, together with her function within the “Scream” franchise.

“’Mates’ was shot in entrance of a dwell viewers, and that was an entire totally different factor,” she defined, reflecting on how issues have modified since then. “Now, I do issues which might be filmed.”

The solid has remained shut through the years, and Cox shared how their bond is simply as sturdy right this moment.

In 2021, Cox and the “Mates” solid reunited for the “Mates: The Reunion” particular, which aired on HBO Max on Might 27. LeBlanc informed PEOPLE on the time that it felt like “no time had handed” once they all got here collectively once more. “We decide up proper the place we left off,” he stated, highlighting the sturdy bond they nonetheless share.

Matthew Perry’s tragic passing on October 28, 2023, from acute results of ketamine was a somber second for the solid and followers alike, however their friendship continues to be a major a part of their lives.

“I’m so grateful for each second I had with you Matty and I miss you each day,” she wrote on Instagram on the time. “Once you work with somebody as carefully as I did with Matthew, there are millions of moments I want I might share. For now this is considered one of my favorites.”

She shared a clip from “Mates” displaying the second Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) acquired collectively in a resort room on Ross’s (David Schwimmer) wedding ceremony day.

“To offer slightly backstory, Chandler and Monica had been alleged to have a one-night fling in London,” the actress defined. “However due to the viewers’s response, it grew to become the start of their love story.”

“On this scene, earlier than we began rolling, he whispered a humorous line for me to say,” she recalled. “He typically did issues like that. He was humorous and he was type.”