Whelchel also brought the character to the show’s sister series, “Diff’rent Strokes.”
“I came to Hollywood when I was 12 to be on the ‘Mickey Mouse Club.’
But, by then, I was already a Christian.
I had a very personal relationship with God from the time I was 10,” she toldFox News.
However, it simply wasn’t meant to be, and Jennifer Aniston later stepped into the role.
During the episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?”
the actor confessed that she was up for the part of Rachel and loved the script for the pilot.
However, her better judgment led her to withdraw from the role.
She ultimately decided that sex would play too big of a role in the series for her personal taste.
“Friends” wasn’t the first time that her faith greatly impacted her career.
Aniston played Blair Warner, the same role that made Whelchel a household name.
Of course, Whelchel also appeared to kick off the show by singing the beloved theme song.
“When they chose Jennifer Aniston to portray Blair, they were so impressed.
Meanwhile, Aniston was more than happy to portray the character.
“I wanted to go to a boarding school.
