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     • Aisha Tyler is looking back on her “ Friends ” stint 20 years later. The “Last Thing He Told Me” actress revealed that following her 2003 appearance on the hit sitcom as Charlie Wheeler, Ross’ (David Schwimmer) love interest, she is still identified as the singular recurring Black character on the series.
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   Was Aisha Tyler a black woman on friends?

   • And Aisha Tyler revealed what it was like to guest star on Friends as a black woman. Tyler appeared on Seasons 9 and 10 of Friends playing Dr. Charlie Wheeler, a paleontology professor who first dates Joey and later Ross. Speaking to The Guardian, she said, “It was a very intimidating set to walk into.

   'Friends' Guest Star Aisha Tyler Revealed What It Was Really ... - Bustle

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   Did Aisha Tyler guest star on friends?

   • Now, almost 15 years after the series finale aired, notable guest actors talked about their experiences on set with The Guardian. And Aisha Tyler revealed what it was like to guest star on Friends as a black woman.

   'Friends' Guest Star Aisha Tyler Revealed What It Was Really ... - Bustle

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   What did Aisha Tyler say about 'friends'?

   • "To this day, people come up to me and go, 'Charlie, Charlie,' or they just go, 'Black girl from "Friends,"'" Tyler said. Aisha Tyler is looking back on her “ Friends ” stint 20 years later.

   Aisha Tyler Reveals Fans Just Call Her the ‘Black Girl’ from ‘Friends’ 20 Y…

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   Who was the first black person on friends?

   • During her arc in 2003, Tyler became the first Black person with a recurring role on Friends since its 1994 debut. The experience of being part of the iconic show has stuck with her so much that she also still often recites one of the show's most iconic lines on any given day.

   Aisha Tyler Says Fans Still Call Her 'the Black Girl from Friends'

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   Was 'friends' a big hit?

   • "It was a massive show, a global hit," Tyler told Entertainment Tonight. "To this day, people come up to me and go, 'Charlie, Charlie,' or they just go, 'Black girl from Friends.' During her arc in 2003, Tyler became the first Black person with a recurring role on Friends since its 1994 debut.

   Aisha Tyler Says Fans Still Call Her 'the Black Girl from Friends'

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   Did 'friends' have a white cast?

   • Friends — which starred Aniston, Schwimmer, LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow as six 20somethings living in New York — has received criticism in the past for its all-White, heteronormative cast. Both Kauffman, 66, and Bright insisted they casting a group of white actors wasn't the plan.

   Aisha Tyler Says Fans Still Call Her 'the Black Girl from Friends'

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3. people.com › tv › aisha-tyler-says-fans-still-callAisha Tyler Says Fans Still Call Her 'the Black Girl from ...

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   Apr 6, 2023 · Aisha Tyler Says Fans Still Call Her the 'Black Girl from 'Friends' ' 20 Years Later. Tyler starred as David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc's love interest Charlie Wheeler back in 2003, making...

4. www.bustle.com › p › friends-guest-star-aisha-tylerAisha Tyler Always Knew Being Cast On ‘Friends’ Was A Big ...

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   Feb 6, 2019 · And Aisha Tyler revealed what it was like to guest star on Friends as a black woman. Tyler appeared on Seasons 9 and 10 of Friends playing Dr. Charlie Wheeler, a paleontology professor who...

5. www.indiewire.com › features › generalAisha Tyler Reveals Fans Just Call Her the 'Black Girl' from ...

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   Apr 5, 2023 · The “Last Thing He Told Me” actress revealed that following her 2003 appearance on the hit sitcom as Charlie Wheeler, Ross’ (David Schwimmer) love interest, she is still identified as the...

6. www.instyle.com › aisha-tyler-friends-colorblindAisha Tyler on Friends and Colorblind Casting

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   Jul 24, 2022 · It was season 7 before any Black actor had a speaking role when Gabrielle Union came on for a whopping one-episode arc as a love interest for both Joey and Ross — and that was it for a while.

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   Apr 5, 2023 · Criminal Minds cast shares how the revival differs from original series. Aisha Tyler says fans still approach her and call her the 'Black girl' from 'Friends.'.

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   Apr 11, 2023 · When Aisha Tyler finished recording her first episode of Friends, in which she played Charlie, palaeontology professor and love interest of Joey and Ross, she and the cast lined up backstage to...

10. meaww.com › aisha-tyler-reflects-on-role-that'That Black girl from 'Friends'': Aisha Tyler reflects on ...

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    Apr 7, 2023 · The 52-year-old star played the character of Charlie Wheeler, a love interest for both David Schwimmer's Ross and Matt LeBlanc's Joey. She was also the first Black person to bag a regular role on Friends since it was first aired in 1994.