Courteney Cox: "Divorce is Not an Option"

Us Magazine - December 22, 2008 4:10 PM PST
Story photo: Courteney Cox: Courteney Cox-Arquette and David Arquette on March 25, 2008.Us Magazine
Courteney Cox and David Arquette are committed to making their marriage work.

"I get shocked by people getting divorced all the time, thats why I choose to work on it. Therapy helps us," Cox told the UK's Mail on Sunday "It's so easy to grow apart; marriage takes work. I suppose you can work it out by talking to each other - I would just prefer to have a referee, it reminds us why we're together."

Cox's parents parents divorced when she was a child. "Before my dad died, he said one of his big regrets was that he hadn't worked on their marriage enough. I don't know what the future's going to hold, but divorce isn't really an option," she said.

See couples that couldn't make it work.

Asked if it's difficult working with her husband of nine years, Cox said, "It seems like it would be the worst thing in the world but we manage to handle it really well. We argue, but never about work. We love being together."

A typical Sunday involves, having "people over to our house. David does the barbecuing, and we have a fantastic chef, Patrice, who makes great salads, vegetables and fish. Sunday is my favorite time because it's really about friends."

She added: "And, yes, Jen's there just about every Sunday."

See photos of celebrity BFF's.

Cox raved of her former Friends costar and best friend Jennifer Aniston, "We've known each other nearly 15 years now, we grew up together emotionally. I lost my father, Jen got divorced, and I had a baby. We've been through huge life changes together. I can be myself around her."

She continued: "We never judge each other, we support each other, but we're honest with each other too. I feel lucky to have her. Jen and I grew up together emotionally. We've been through huge life changes together."

As for Aniston's romance with beau John Mayer, "I want for Jen whatever she wants; she's really happy at the moment, so I dont have to worry about her," Cox said.

See what a body language expert had to say about Jen and John.

Meanwhile, Cox stars in the upcoming Disney flick Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, a movie that is sure to be a hit with four-year-old daughter Coco.

"Coco's favorites are Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, shes totally into princesses," Cox said.

Their holiday plans?

Christmas is insane in our house. I say: "Lets buy Coco one good toy," but he wants to buy her 900 presents. Our compromise lands closer to David."

See how stars are celebrating Christmas!


Aniston spoils Coco too.

"Coco calls her Noona, which is Greek for godmother; they see each other and play together every weekend," Cox explained. "The other day Jen came over with her yoga teacher and Coco stuck it out for an hour doing yoga with
them!"

Look back on Courteney and Jen through the years.

Cox also opened up about rumors that she's had plastic surgery.

"Ive done Botox," she admitted. "And there were times when I thought, "That was nice," but I had one bad experience when I wasnt able to move my face for two or three months."

Though the actress admitted she would be tempted to do it again when she's older, she said, "you see too many people look really strange."

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  • Vali
    Good for them! I COMPLETELY disagree with them politically but, good family values and riding out the hard times is important! To bad their buddy Brad Pitt didn't get that!
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 11:09 AM PST
  • me
    Amen to some people with good sense. I laugh at these people who get married at 20 then they wonder why they are divorced at 21. People, you have to start with love and a desire to be with the person. You can't just get married because it weems like a fun idea on a saturday night! This world is soooo screwed up. Props to CCA for NOT making divorce an option. Lawyers stink!
    report abuseposted December 30, 2008 12:49 PM PST
  • love
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site ___M e e t r i c h. C O M___@@@ last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now? lolAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
    report abuseposted December 26, 2008 2:13 AM PST
  • devil child
    SHE LIKES REPEATING HERSELF THAT IS FOR SURE AND I BET SHE IS NOT EASY TO LIVE WITH
    report abuseposted December 24, 2008 2:27 PM PST
  • PsychoSpice™
    Refreshing.
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 11:20 AM PST
  • Janet
    I am glad that Courtney put that "Divorce is not an option" clause in her life!!! That is how me and my spouse live too!!! It is easy to walk away, but if walking away from the person you married is an option then why marry them???? You go Courtney, that is an awesome attitude to have in hollywood today. Thank you
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 9:28 AM PST
  • Savi3
    I thought david just listens to Cox. Whats happened? when did he start argue with her?
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 9:03 AM PST
  • JeanneA
    I agree with Courtney. Marriage these days is like a disposable lighter. Once the flame goes out, you toss it away and get another. I've been married 16 years and let me tell you, it isn't easy. But that does not mean the flame has gone out! Anything worth keeping takes work. And I know my David and I will be together till the end, There's security in that that is pr
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 8:53 AM PST
  • acrossthestars
    It's refreshing to see that there are couples in Hollywood who really want to make their marriage work instead of resulting to a divorce. I wish the best for Courtney and David.
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 8:42 AM PST
  • KatS
    I personally think standing up for her relationship is the most radical and inspiring thing a movie star can do. Nobody cares about relationships anymore, (they're second, under money) so everyone calls it quits soon after they realize there's a person behind that face that they would not have married if they had known each other longer than a month. Thank you, Arquettes, for stand
    report abuseposted December 23, 2008 8:41 AM PST
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