Chandler Bing in Friends had no shortage of awkward romantic escapades till he found the love of his life in Monica Geller. His awkward and quirky nature often led him to make rather foolish and mean decisions. Nope, not diving into the Janice saga here. This is about Nina Bookbinder who made her debut in the first season of Friends during a special two-part episode in February 1995 titled The One with Two Parts: Part 1.

Driven by his attraction to Nina, Chandler fabricated a story and cast her in a somewhat psychotic light to save her from job termination. After 27 years of her appearance on the show, it is time to discover who that actress was and check out what she has been up to lately. 

Who played Nina  Bookbinder in Friends?

The American actress, Jennifer Diane Grant, played the employee at Chandler’s office, Nina Bookbinder. She is a Californian native and daughter to well-known actors Dyan Cannon and Cary Grant. Grant stepped foot into the industry with the teen drama television series, Beverly Hills, 90210, and then went on to guest star in many shows including Friends and Ellen. Before deciding to carve her path in the entertainment industry, Grant tried her hands at law and cooking as well. 

Coming from a lineage of iconic actors, Grant carried on the legacy by sharing the screen with acclaimed actors like Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, and Meg Ryan. However, very recently she found herself under the microscope regarding her late father’s sexual identity. Nevertheless, she aptly put an end to the speculation just a few days ago during a conversation with Fox News Digital on Sunday. This interview came just a few weeks after the release of her new project in which she worked as an executive producer.

Jennifer Grant recently produced a British television drama series based on the life of her father. 

What has Jennifer Grant been up to lately? 

Jennifer Grant’s father, Cary Grant’s original name was Archibald Leach, aka Archie. The classic Hollywood’s leading man emerged from poverty in Bristol in 1904. The series, Archie, kicked off by exploring Cary Grant’s modest beginnings. It then took fans on a journey as he moved to Los Angeles. It showcased Archie’s struggle with personal challenges that cast a pall over his happiness, despite basking in the glory of international fame and box-office hits. 

The series starred Jason Isaacs in the lead role along with Kara Tointon, Harriet Walter, Jason Watkins, Calam Lynch, and Laura Aikman. Created by Jeff Pope, the series hit the small screens on 23 November 2023 in the UK, on ITVX. It recently became available in the USA on the streaming service BritBox. Much like Jackie Debatin, Jennifer Grant failed to achieve immense popularity post-Friends. However, she has time and again showcased her talent as an actress and now as a TV producer. 

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