Cox studied architecture at Mount Vernon College for Women in Washington, DC, now a part of The George Washington University, before she dropped out.
After her Friends role Cox was producer Marc Cherry first choice should be offered a starring role as Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives. However Cox was unavailable due to her pregnancy and the role went to Teri Hatcher.
Cox will be starring in a pilot for a new single camera comedy series on ABC called Cougar Town from Bill Lawrence.
