Friends fans just discovering major character had ‘secret’ cameo
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A new generation of Friends fans are discovering that a major character previously appeared in the 90s sitcom. Actor Giovanni Ribisi, 50, was an extra on the show before being cast as Phoebe’s (Lisa Kudrow) half-brother Frank Jr. Some eagle-eyed viewers on Reddit have just noticed he briefly crops up as ‘Condom Guy’ in season two episode six in 1995.
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In it, he accidentally drops a condom in Phoebe’s guitar case and runs back to retrieve it after she’s forced to perform outside on the street instead of Central Perk. The following year and in the same season, Giovanni returns as Frank Jr, who later asks Phoebe to be his and his wife Alice’s (Debra Jo Rupp) surrogate, and she accepts, giving birth to triplets.
![[Friends fans discovering major character's cameo Giovanni Ribisi as ?Condom Guy? in Freinds season 2, episode 6]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235455621-ae0e.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=640)
On Reddit, user MoonliteLea said they had been re-watching Friends and only just clocked Giovanni’s earlier part. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next.
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JackyVeronica commented: ‘OMG! It’s like a cameo.’. Secure-Researcher850 said: ‘I noticed this immediately first time watching that’s a good Easter egg by the show.’. Some fans were debating if Condom Guy was actually Frank Jr, with Affectionate_You5647 saying: ‘I like to think it’s the same character too bc it’s funnier than way and very on brand for Phoebe and her family.’.
