Friends Twins Who Played Emma Graduate California Polytechnic

Twin sisters Athena and Alexandra Conley, who played Ross and Rachel's daughter Emma on the hit sitcom Friends as infants, recently shared insights about their brief time on the show. Cast at six months old due to their mother's church friend's tip and a local twins club, they filmed 10 episodes before being replaced after season 9 because Alexandra cried too much and child labor laws required multiple babies for the role. After stepping away from Hollywood, both graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 2024; Athena now works as a financial services investment control reconciler and part-time Denver Broncos cheerleader, while Alexandra works in social media marketing in Los Angeles. Reflecting on their experience, Alexandra expressed surprise at the show's lasting impact, noting she became a huge Friends fan after realizing the significance of their role during middle and high school. Their time on set was positive, with their mother recalling the cast as kind and humorous. The role was later taken over by twins Noelle and Cali Sheldon for the remainder of the series.