Overview

• Hecht says she’s thankful not to have carried the lead responsibilities on Friends, calling the pressure “more than most people could manage.”
• She appeared as Susan Bunch in more than a dozen episodes, including the landmark “The One With the Lesbian Wedding.”
• Hecht credits the six-person core cast and veteran director James Burrows with nurturing the series’ authentic on-screen friendships.
• Her role in the play Eureka Day earned her a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards.
• Since its 2004 finale, Friends has seen frequent cast reunions and remains celebrated for its enduring ensemble camaraderie.