Jane Sibbett is best known for her role as Carol Willick, Ross Geller's ex-wife, in the hit 90s sitcom Friends.
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Her portrayal marked a milestone in television history as part of the first lesbian wedding ever shown on network TV. Yet, decades after her breakout role, Sibbett has stepped away from the limelight, embarking on an entirely new and unexpected path. Now, she's swapping scripts for spiritual sessions and Hollywood sets for healing retreats.
Her transformation has intrigued many, not only because of the dramatic shift, but also due to the authenticity and passion that underpin her new life.
Jane Sibbett: Actress, icon, and storyteller
To many, Jane Sibbett will forever be Carol Willick from Friends — Ross' first wife and mother of his son Ben. But Sibbett’s career spans more than just this iconic character.
In the 90s, she was also well-known for playing the villainous Clarice Kensington in the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie It Takes Two, and starred in the sitcom Herman’s Head. These roles, ranging from comedic to dramatic, showcased her versatility as an actress.
Sibbett’s flair for storytelling started early. According to her website, she loved writing and illustrating stories as a child and found confidence in acting as a teen. Despite her natural shyness, she grew into a performer who brought complex female characters to life, entertaining a generation of viewers. Her acting career also included roles behind the camera as a writer, director, producer and photographer — proving that her creative abilities went far beyond just being in front of the camera.
Healing hands: A new chapter begins
In 2015, Jane Sibbett left California for Hawaii, a move that would spark a personal and spiritual transformation. She and her then-husband, Karl Fink, relocated to the island and launched Wild Aloha Studios. While their marriage ended during this period, Sibbett found herself on a new path altogether: energy healing.
She began working with healer Abdy Electriciteh while producing documentaries about alternative medicine. One encounter changed everything. Sibbett shared with People:
He tapped me on my third eye and I went down, I passed out into the state of bliss for about an hour... Some people came up to me afterward and [said], "We see this light coming off of your hands."
That moment led to what she now calls her "dancing hands" — a term she uses to describe the spontaneous and untrained movement of her hands, which she believes channel a divine source. She explained:
They were dancing above my head, and I began to just watch them with fascination... They were showing me how they could move independently without me.
Sibbett has since embraced her role as a healer, though it wasn’t something she ever pursued. She told People:
I never had aspirations to be a healer... I just wanted to go back to being an actor. That was much more fun.
Despite her initial reluctance, she began offering energy healing sessions and hosting retreats, online group circles, and one-on-one spiritual guidance sessions.
Her method isn’t grounded in formal training or widely recognised modalities like Reiki. Instead, it's something she says came to her fully formed.
I wouldn't call it Reiki... This wasn't trained. This just came in fully fleshed, immediately.
Today, she leads an initiative called Noon Miracles — a virtual community connecting artists, healers, and storytellers. It serves as a collaborative space for creative expression and spiritual discovery.
A memoir in the making
Jane Sibbett isn’t just reflecting on her past; she’s documenting it. Her upcoming memoir will explore her spiritual awakening and the shift from acting to healing. She told People:
It's fascinating because I’m working on the memoir of this whole situation, and one of my mentors had said, "Go back before the gift." The gift has been here 10 years now.
While details about the book are still emerging, Sibbett has confirmed on her website that she is working on this deeply personal project. The memoir is expected to weave together her experiences as an actress, mother, and now, spiritual conduit. It promises a look into the world of a woman who has lived multiple lives, each chapter as unexpected as the last.
As she continues to write and share her journey, Sibbett encourages others to remain open to the unexpected. As stated on her website, she is 'encouraging everyone as she goes to always be ready for unexpected and joyous gifts deep into the wisdom years.'
Her story is a reminder that personal reinvention can happen at any stage of life, and sometimes, the most surprising paths are the most fulfilling.
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People: Jane Sibbett Made History with Her Friends Role. 30 Years Later, She Reveals Why She Left Hollywood for an Unexpected Career Change (Exclusive)
