TV & Film
Matthew Lillard Admits He Feels 'Embarrassed' Over His Scream 7 Return
Sep 16, 2026
Star file
Courteney Cox
actress · director
10 stories · latest Sep 16, 2026 · TV & Film, Celebrity
Courteney Cox biography
Courteney Cox is an actress, director, and Golden Globe nominee best known for her television role on Friends and her long-standing portrayal of news reporter Gale Weathers in the Scream horror franchise. Spanning nearly three decades in the slasher series, she is set to return for Scream 7 alongside legacy co-stars Neve Campbell and Matthew Lillard.
Recent coverage highlights Cox's expanding work behind the camera, including directing her second feature film, the true-crime drama Evil Genius, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The project features her directing her 22-year-old daughter, Coco Arquette. Outside her filmmaking endeavors, Cox continues to make high-profile public appearances, attending festival events, sporting fixtures like the US Open finals, and reunions with her former Friends castmates.
- Coverage of Courteney Cox highlights her ongoing evolution into feature film directing alongside her decades-long acting career in major franchises like Scream.
- Media reports frequently focus on her personal and professional collaborations, such as directing her daughter Coco Arquette and maintaining close ties with her Friends co-stars.
The Courteney Cox shelf
Music to own
Latest on Courteney Cox
Celebrity
Brad Pitt, Courteney Cox & Martha Stewart Lead Star-Studded Crowd at US Open Finals
Sep 13, 2026
TV & Film
Courteney Cox Pays Emotional Tribute To 'Scream' Co-Star Hayden Panettiere
Sep 13, 2026
Celebrity
Courteney Cox Bosses Daughter Coco Arquette Around on Set of New Thriller 'Evil Genius'
Sep 13, 2026
TV & Film
TIFF 2024: Ayo Edebiri, Michelle Yeoh, and Lily-Rose Depp Glam Up Chanel’s Women in Film Dinner
Sep 13, 2026
Courteney Cox timeline
Aug 26, 2026
Cox joined longtime co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow for a dinner date in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Aniston Takes Boyfriend Jim Curtis to 'Friends' Dinner Night Out
Sep 12, 2026
Cox revealed her desire to direct a future Scream movie while promoting her feature film at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Courteney Cox Wants to Direct a 'Scream' Movie: 'I Think I Should'Sep 13, 2026
Cox directed her 22-year-old daughter, Coco Arquette, in the crime thriller Evil Genius.
Courteney Cox Bosses Daughter Coco Arquette Around on Set of New Thriller 'Evil Genius'Sep 13, 2026
Cox publicly praised her Scream VI co-star Hayden Panettiere for her talent and work ethic.
Courteney Cox Pays Emotional Tribute To 'Scream' Co-Star Hayden PanettiereSep 13, 2026
Cox attended the US Open Men's Singles Championship final in Queens.
Brad Pitt, Courteney Cox & Martha Stewart Lead Star-Studded Crowd at US Open FinalsSep 16, 2026
Courteney Cox was confirmed to return for the seventh installment of the Scream franchise.
Matthew Lillard Admits He Feels 'Embarrassed' Over His Scream 7 Return
The photos · 9
Watch
Clips tied to this story.
Courteney Cox: your questions
What movie did Courteney Cox direct?
Courteney Cox directed her second feature film, the true-crime drama Evil Genius, starring Patricia Arquette.
Who is Courteney Cox's daughter?
Courteney Cox's daughter is 22-year-old Coco Arquette, who appears in Cox's directed film Evil Genius.
What role does Courteney Cox play in the Scream movies?
Courteney Cox plays news reporter Gale Weathers, a character she has portrayed since the original 1996 film.
Is Courteney Cox returning for Scream 7?
Yes, Courteney Cox is set to return for Scream 7 alongside fellow legacy stars Neve Campbell and Matthew Lillard.
More on Courteney Cox
TV & Film
Star Power in Toronto! Courteney Cox, Michelle Yeoh and David Harbour Glam Up TIFF Portrait Studio
A-listers including James McAvoy, Sean Penn, and Jodie Comer strike a pose as the Toronto International Film Festival gets under way.
Sep 12, 2026
TV & Film
Courteney Cox Wants to Direct a 'Scream' Movie: 'I Think I Should'
The horror icon has survived Ghostface for nearly 30 years — now she's eyeing the director's chair for the legendary franchise.
Sep 12, 2026
Celebrity
Love Is Dead: The Biggest Celebrity Breakups Of 2026
From long-term marriages to quick summer romances, here are the biggest Hollywood couples who called it quits in 2026.
Sep 10, 2026
TV & Film
Lisa Kudrow Draws the Line on the Iconic 'Friends' Fan Request She Always Refuses
The 'Friends' legend loves her fans, but don't expect her to burst into a rendition of 'Smelly Cat' if you see her in public.
Aug 31, 2026
Celebrity
Jennifer Aniston Takes Boyfriend Jim Curtis to 'Friends' Dinner Night Out
The actress stepped out in LA with new beau Jim Curtis for a cozy dinner date alongside Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow.
Aug 26, 2026