 Cox, who was starring in the highly successful NBC sitcom "Friends" at the time, was not considered due to her history of playing softer, kinder characters.Cox however lobbied hard for the role for that reason, wishing to play a "bitch" character, her efforts ultimately succeeding when she was cast.Cox was nominated for three awards for her work as Gale Weathers and won a Teen Choice Award for Film – Choice Chemistry shared with David Arquette.