David Arquette Lacked Confidence Because Of Ex-Wife Courteney Cox's Success

In April 2023, David Arquette opened up about his marriage to Courteney Cox during a SiriusXM interview with Andy Cohen Live. The actor admitted that he struggled with Cox's fame during their relationship, although he had his own following from films such as "Never Been Kissed," "Eight Legged Freaks," and the "Scream" franchise. However, Cox's star rose significantly during her time on "Friends," where she and her co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry became household names.

"It's difficult ... I have some of the traditional male things where I want to, like, provide and pick up the check and, you know, be the breadwinner," Arquette admitted. "In the acting world, in general, you're always going on this roller coaster of popularity and not able to get a job. So it's like this weird thing. And then, when you're comparing yourself to someone who's at the top of the television iconic world, it's kind of hard to put yourself there," he added.

The actor went on to reveal that he needed to work on himself and get through the pain and trauma from his own life, which has been key in helping his confidence and exploring his personal boundaries. Meanwhile, through it all, Arquette and Cox have managed to remain close and co-parent their daughter together.