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We all know that Emily, played by Baxendale, left Friends before the end of her story arc. But, did you know that her departure was actually timed with her pregnancy? In 2012, Baxendale told The Daily Mail that she didn’t regret leaving the show early because of her pregnancy.

Here’s a deeper dive into the situation: Baxendale actually got pregnant with her first child, a son named Oliver, during the filming of Season 5 of Friends. While filming, she had to wear loose-fitting clothing to conceal her growing belly. This made it difficult for the producers to hide her pregnancy, and ultimately, they decided it would be best for Baxendale to leave the show. Rather than having Emily’s pregnancy be written into the show, the writers chose to simply write her out of the story altogether, which was a pretty smart move if you think about it. This way, Baxendale could enjoy her pregnancy without the demands of filming a hit television show. And, as you know, this opened up a whole new world of possibilities for the show, ultimately leading to the iconic relationship of Monica and Chandler.