Van Damme’s ‘Friends’ Regret: Action Star Ashamed of His Cameo

Action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme has admitted feeling ashamed of his appearance on the popular sitcom ‘Friends.’ In an interview, Van Damme confessed he was unhappy with his portrayal of himself in the iconic series, despite praising the production team. Van Damme appeared in a season two episode where he played a fictionalized version of himself. In the episode, Rachel and Monica become smitten with the actor after he begins filming a movie in New York City, leading to a rivalry between the two friends. Van Damme’s cameo sparked a bit of controversy, but he has since revealed that he was nearly cast in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, only to be rejected by Vin Diesel. While Van Damme did not disclose which film he was considered for, he remains a dedicated action star with a long and storied career.