Courteney Cox’s Casual Chic: The ‘Friends’ Star’s Effortless Style and Playful Paparazzi Moment

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You’d think celebrities would be more annoyed than amused by paparazzi, but that’s not true for Friends actress Courteney Cox.

Courteney Cox keeps it casual and chic in a black tee, gray jeans, and stylish sunglasses while carrying a sleek black handbagCourteney Cox keeps it casual and chic in a black tee, gray jeans, and stylish sunglasses while carrying a sleek black handbag as she leaves Le Pain Quotidien with a friend on February 23, 2016, in Los Angeles (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Cox’s playful reaction to the paparazzi is just one of many moments in her long and successful career, which began with notable roles in popular TV series. Before she became a household name on Friends, she made her mark on Family Ties.

Courteney Cox’s Early Role in Family Ties

In 1987, she debuted as Lauren Miller in “The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists,” the first episode of Season 6 of the American sitcom television series Family Ties.

Courteney Cox, born on June 15, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, was 22 years old when the episode aired on September 13, 1987. She appeared in a total of 19 episodes of the popular NBC sitcom.

A young Courteney Cox smiles warmly in a casual portrait from her early acting daysA young Courteney Cox smiles warmly in a casual portrait from her early acting days (Credit: NBC)

From her early days in the spotlight to her casual outings in Los Angeles, Courteney Cox has always managed to keep things real, as she did during a recent lunch with a friend.

A Casual Day Out with Courteney Cox

After grabbing lunch with a friend at a Los Angeles Le Pain Quotidien, the actress whipped out her phone to photograph the people taking photos.

Courteney Cox steps out in effortless style, pairing a black tee with gray skinny jeans, loafers, and a sleek black handbag for a polished casual lookCourteney Cox steps out in effortless style, pairing a black tee with gray skinny jeans, loafers, and a sleek black handbag for a polished casual look (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Courteney Cox’s Laid-back Style

Rumored to have undergone plastic surgery, Courteney wore a plain black tee and gray jeans for her casual lunch.

The actress accessorized her look with tinted glasses, a black suede purse, some gold bracelets, and a ring. She finished her look with black Newbark “Melanie” loafers.

Courteney Cox completes her casual look with a pair of sleek black Newbark loafersCourteney Cox completes her casual look with a pair of sleek black Newbark loafers (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

After taking a snap on her phone, Courteney allowed a fan to take a picture with her later.

Courteney Cox photographs the paparazzi while leaving Le Pain Quotidien with a friend in Los AngelesCourteney Cox photographs the paparazzi while leaving Le Pain Quotidien with a friend in Los Angeles (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

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