12 Small Details You Only Notice Rewatching Friends

7. Phoebe's Brother Has A Secret Cameo

Friends Giovanni Ribisi Rachel Phoebe
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Giovanni Ribisi memorably played the recurring role of Frank Jr., Phoebe's half-brother, across Friends' tenure, but believe it or not, Ribisi actually appeared in one episode as an extra prior to winning the role of Frank.

An early season two episode, "The One With the Baby on the Bus," sees Phoebe sat on the street corner outside Central Perk busking for tips after losing her gig at the coffee shop, only for a young man (Ribisi) to approach and ask if he accidentally dropped his condom in her guitar case.

Ribisi is actually credited as "Condom Boy" for the episode, and would make his first appearance as Frank near the end of the season in "The One With the Bullies."

Though they're technically not supposed to be the same character, isn't it fun to consider that brother and sister unknowingly bumped into each other shortly before finally making formal contact?

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