The resemblance between Courteney Cox and her daughter, who turns 18, is startling.
Courteney Cox was a well-known Hollywood figure during Friends’ tenure. David Arquette was a member of a well-known acting dynasty. Cox and Arquette met on the shooting of 1996’s Scream and quickly began dating. They rapidly became a classic ’90s coupling. After marrying Arquette in 1999, Cox became “Courteney Cox Arquette.” In one Friends episode, “Arquette” appeared after each cast member’s name.
The couple’s 2004 baby was instantly famous. Coco Arquette has followed her own way from birth.
While Cox and Arquette seemed to live a charmed life, bringing Coco Arquette into the world was not easy. The couple faced several hurdles. Cox told People she gets pregnant easily but has trouble retaining children. The couple had miscarriages and IVF.
Cox and Arquette announced they were expecting in 2004, and they seemed excited. “I can’t wait to read and play,” Arquette told People. Cox admitted into a Los Angeles hospital on June 12, 2004. Coco was born on June 13, 2004, one week early, after hours of labor, just over a month after the Friends finale.
Their daughter’s name is Coco Riley Arquette. The name instantly sparked interest. Coco is a cute name, but it’s uncommon, so people wondered how her parents chose it. Coco? Coco Chanel? Meaning?
Coco Arquette’s name is deceptively simple and right under fans’ eyes. In 2010, David Arquette said Coco was named after Courteney Cox. Coco mixes Courteney Cox’s first and last names. Coco’s name bears a subtle reference to her mother, albeit it’s not immediately obvious.
Coco Arquette was always famous.
Her mother became famous from Friends and Scream. David Arquette starred in Scream and Never Been Kissed. The fame continues. David Arquette’s family also acts. His actor-comedian grandfather was Cliff Arquette. Lewis and Brenda Arquette were actors. All four of his siblings (Patricia, Richmond, Rosanna, and Alexis) are performers.
Coco is related to numerous notable performers and has other celebrity connections. Jennifer Aniston is Coco’s godmother, according to People. Aniston attended her baptism in Birmingham, Ala. Cox told People, “Jennifer is the best godmother.”
Courteney Cox and David Arquette had their own production company and a beloved daughter. The couple separated in 2013 after fissures appeared. Harper’s Bazaar “Every relationship needs reevaluation, I think. That’s common, but it’s difficult when done publicly.”
Despite the divorce, both parents seem committed to Coco’s happiness. Harper’s Bazaar’s Cox “We prioritize her. She’ll be okay because she’s safe, loved, and we’ll preserve that above all else.” Family values co-parenting. E! said that Cox appeared on Running Wild with Bear Grylls “I’d say it’s a good divorce. Indeed. Good co-parents.”
Coco gained a new family after Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s divorce.
Cox engaged Johnny McDaid in 2014. Cox said her engagement diamond represents her, McDaid, and Coco on Ellen. McDaid said he’s one of six kids. “We’re growing, and Courtney and Coco often come here for a party,” he said.
Coco’s father married actress/journalist Christina McLarty in 2015, making her an Arquette. Christina told InStyle, “Our families were most important.” Cox told Ellen DeGeneres that her daughter sang at the ceremony. People quote Coco’s stepmom: “Coco is a great girl. She’s amazing. As a stepparent, I’m so lucky she has two fantastic parents and everyone gets along.”
Coco was an only kid for 9 years, until 2014. Coco became a big sister on April 28, 2014, when David Arquette and their wife Christina welcomed baby Charlie West.
Coco’s big sister’s duties weren’t over. Augustus “Gus” Alexis Arquette joined David and Christina Arquette’s family in 2017. Family life is busy but joyful, say David and Christina. People quoted Christina: “We have a costume closet. David, Charlie dress. We have a superhero theme with me as Poison Ivy and Coco as Batgirl.” David uploaded Instagram images of his family.
Coco’s mother says she seems older than her 14 years. When Coco was 10, Cox remarked “She’s into everything. She’s 30 but not!” Coco did adore sleepovers. Coco has big objectives yet enjoys some childhood favorites.
Coco, 10, wanted to plan Cox and Johnny McDaid’s wedding, from maid of honor to flower girl to bridesmaid. Cox and McDaid have chosen out of a legal marriage, but Cox told People, “I’m married in my heart.” Coco will forever be Cox’s maid of honor, flower girl, and bridesmaid.
Coco now loves cosmetics. Coco had makeup thoughts at age 6. “As I was leaving, she said, ‘Don’t wear red lipstick,’” Cox told Harper’s Bazaar. Coco’s interest in makeup has grown since then. “Makeup makes me feel alive, cheerful, and creative,” she explains.
Cox said, “Coco is expressive through makeup. RuPaul’s Drag Race is a favorite. She loves it and is terrific at it.” Coco possesses qualities Cox lacks. Cox, “Daytime highlighter bothers me. I can’t even use it.” Coco’s interests go beyond cosmetics. Cox said, “She’s about skin care.” Harper’s Bazaar: “Unaware of solar damage. Coco’s there.”
Coco Cox starred in two music videos as an adolescent, following in her mother’s footsteps.
Coco plays a happy girl in Monogem’s “Wild” music video. “Amid the youngsters’ smokey, neon reality, the boy is cross-dressing for the first time,” Monogem told LADY GUNN.
Coco was in Foy Vance’s “Coco” music video. Cox said, “Johnny [McDaid] introduced me to Foy, and he quickly became a good friend. My daughter Coco introduced him to a song.” Cox told People, “From the first time Foy played ‘Coco’ for me, and every time since, I’ve thought he captured Coco’s particular personality and the charming youthful innocence that tragically, but inevitably, disappears with time.” Cox directed the music video, creating a special mother-daughter moment.
Coco may not look like her famous parents, but she has a love of acting. The teen loves musical theater. Coco has acted and sung in several productions.
ET’s Cox: “Coco’s done 22 musicals. She’s obsessed beyond schoolwork.” But Coco stars in musicals. “Addams Family. She’s eager to play Mimi in Rent “ET’s Cox. Cox said Coco played Elphaba in Wicked. Coco has fans besides Cox. “Amazing! I saw her after-school play. She sang confidently “David Arquette told Yahoo!
Despite being born famous, she’s still a normal teenager with typical difficulties.
“She won’t tell me anything,” Cox told People. Coco’s connection with her mother isn’t without controversy. Cox told People, “We quarrel but adore one other.” “Mostly, I tell Coco to come to the kitchen for food. It’s abundant.”
Despite the rare fight, there’s much love. Coco told PeopleTV, “If I’m stressed, she helps me feel better.” Coco said, “I’d also say, I’m 13, you’re a mom, so of course, we’ll quarrel. Close! Near. You’re loved.”
