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Mindy Hunter (later Hunter-Farber) was Rachel's maid-of-honor in the cancelled wedding with Barry. She was played by two different actresses, Jennifer Grey and Jana Marie Hupp.

Mindy was Rachel's best friend and taught her how to kiss.

After Rachel left Barry at the altar, Barry took Mindy to his honeymoon. When Barry and Mindy got engaged, he cheated on her with Rachel. It was later revealed that while engaged to Rachel he cheated on her with Mindy, and with Rachel's sister Amy. However Mindy still decided to marry Barry because she wanted to become "Mrs. Doctor Barry Farber".

Mindy-Wedding

Mindy at her wedding, portrayed by Jana Marie Hupp.

Mindy married Barry in the season 2 finale with Rachel being Mindy's maid of honor.

They divorced about 4 years later after Mindy caught Barry cheating on her with another woman, as Rachel gleefully reveals in "The One That Could Have Been".

Recurring Characters
Whole show Jack Geller | Judy Geller | Gunther | Janice
Season 1 Barry Farber | Carol Willick | Susan Bunch | Mr. Heckles | Paolo | Fun Bobby | David | Nora Tyler Bing | Ursula Buffay | Mindy | Ben Geller
Season 2 Julie | Mr. Treeger | Frank Buffay Jr. | Estelle Leonard | Richard Burke | Sandra Greene | Eddie Menuek | Leonard Greene
Season 3 Mark Robinson | Sophie | Isaac | Chloe | Alice Knight | Pete Becker | Kate Miller | Joanna | Doug | Bonnie | Phoebe Abbott
Season 4 Kathy | Mr. Waltham | Joshua Burgin | Emily Waltham | Stephen Waltham | Andrea Waltham
Season 5 Frank Buffay Jr. Jr. | Leslie Buffay | Chandler Buffay | Danny | Charles Bing | Gary | Mr. Zelner | Kim
Season 6 Janine Lecroix | Jill Greene | Paul Stevens | Elizabeth Stevens
Season 7 Tag Jones
Season 8 Mona | Dr. Long | Eric | Parker | Emma Geller-Greene
Season 9 Mike Hannigan | Theodore Hannigan | Bitsy Hannigan | Amy Greene | Gavin Mitchell | Charlie Wheeler
Season 10 Erica | Jack Bing | Erica Bing

Quick Answers

Who were the two actresses who played the role of Mindy Hunter on Friends? toggle section
Jennifer Grey and Jana Marie Hupp were the actresses who played the role of Mindy Hunter on Friends. Mindy was a significant character as Rachel's best friend and Barry's fiancée, who chose to marry him despite his infidelity.
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How did Mindy Hunter's relationship with Barry evolve in Friends? toggle section
After Rachel left Barry at the altar, he and Mindy Hunter embarked on a relationship, leading to their engagement. Despite Barry's infidelity with Rachel, Mindy decided to marry him in the season two finale. Their marriage, however, dissolved in season six due to Barry's repeated infidelity.
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What is the significance of 'The one with Barry and Mindy's wedding' episode in Friends? toggle section
In 'The One with Barry and Mindy's Wedding', the second season finale of Friends, Rachel serves as a bridesmaid at her ex-fiance's wedding. This episode, aired on May 16, 1996, also explores the issue of children, causing a rift in Monica and Richard's relationship.
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How did Jennifer Grey contribute to the character of Mindy Hunter in Friends? toggle section
American actress Jennifer Grey played Mindy Hunter in the Friends episode 'The One With The Evil Orthodontist'. Mindy, Rachel's best friend, was engaged to Barry Farber, creating a complex relationship dynamic integral to the show's storyline.
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