Julie

Not to be confused with Julie Graff.

Julie
Name	Julie
Gender	Female
Occupation	Paleontologist
Relationships	Ross Geller (ex-boyfriend) Russ (boyfriend)
Information
First appearance	"The One Where Rachel Finds Out"
Last appearance	"The One With Russ"
Number of episodes	7
Portrayed by	Lauren Tom

Julie was Ross Geller's girlfriend during the first few episodes of the second season. She was portrayed by Lauren Tom.

Ross and Julie first met in grad school. Julie was in charge of a dig Ross participated in, and the two started dating. Julie was unwittingly sabotaged by Rachel on multiple occasions, although she admitted to having a feeling that Rachel didn't like her [Julie]. For instance, Rachel told Phoebe to give Julie a terrible haircut and attempted to stall Ross and Julie consummating their relationship. Rachel very obviously disliked Julie, often insulting her behind her [Julie's] back. Rachel's dislike toward Julie was fueled further when Julie took Monica shopping, and Rachel felt as if Julie was trying to steal everyone from her.

Ross and Julie break up when Rachel admits her feelings to Ross over his answering machine. It was said that Ross and Julie's break up was rather harsh, that she was very angry, that they both cried and she threw things at him. A few weeks later, however, she managed to recover and eventually met Russ, whom she instantly fell in love with.

Quick Answers

Who portrayed the character of Julie, Ross's girlfriend, in Friends?

In the popular sitcom Friends, the character of Julie, Ross Geller's girlfriend in the initial episodes of the second season, was brought to life by actress Lauren Tom. Julie, a paleontologist, was introduced to Ross during their grad school days, and she featured in seven episodes.

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What instances show Rachel's dislike for Julie in Friends?

Rachel, in Friends, frequently insulted Julie, Ross's girlfriend, behind her back and felt Julie was trying to steal her friends. She instructed Phoebe to give Julie a bad haircut and attempted to postpone Ross and Julie's intimate relationship. Rachel's confession of love to Ross led to the end of Ross and Julie's relationship.

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What was the role of Julie in Ross's grad school?

In Ross's grad school, Julie, played by Lauren Tom, led a dig in which Ross was involved. They initiated a romantic relationship, which was frequently sabotaged by Rachel due to her jealousy and dislike for Julie. Their relationship ended when Ross learned of Rachel's feelings for him.

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What was the significant event that happened between Julie and Phoebe in Friends?

In Friends, Julie, who was Ross's girlfriend, was involved in a significant event with Phoebe. This happened when Rachel, feeling betrayed by Monica's friendship with Julie, ceased communication with Monica. Monica reassured Rachel about their friendship, leading to an emotional reunion that Phoebe joined. Monica also encouraged Rachel to know Julie better, implying that Julie was not as bad as Rachel perceived.

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Appearance

Julie is a slim, beautiful woman of Asian-American heritage with dark hair and brown eyes. Her hair is just below shoulder length in her first appearance on the show, and returns with a short bob after Phoebe offers to cut her hair.

She wears mostly black and white, with a simple yet feminine style.

Trivia

• It's mentioned that Julie's second grade teacher was named Ms. Thomas, and her first grade teacher Mrs. Cob in "The One With Phoebe's Husband".
• Julie admitted to being intimidated by Rachel in "The One With The Breast Milk".
• Ross and Julie almost adopted a cat together in "The One Where Ross Finds Out".
• In "The One With Russ", Julie appears during the credits scene where she is smitten with Ross' doppelgänger, Russ.
• In a 2019 interview, Lauren Tom thinks Russ and Julie are still together in 2019 (source).

Appearances

• "The One Where Rachel Finds Out" (First Appearance)
• "The One With Ross' New Girlfriend"
• "The One With The Breast Milk"
• "The One With Phoebe's Husband"
• "The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant" (Mentioned Only)
• "The One Where Ross Finds Out"
• "The One With The List"
• "The One With Phoebe's Dad" (Mentioned Only)
• "The One With Russ" (Final Appearance)
• "The One With The Invitation" (Flashback Only)
• "The One With Joey's Interview" (Flashback Only)