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For the photographer who wanted to move in with Chandler, see Eric (photographer).

Eric is the ex-fiancé of Ursula Buffay. He is portrayed by Sean Penn.

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Who portrayed the character of Eric, Ursula's ex-fiancé, in Friends? toggle section
In the TV show Friends, Ursula Buffay's ex-fiancé, Eric, was played by Sean Penn. Eric, a second-grade teacher, was originally engaged to Ursula, the identical twin of Phoebe Buffay. Their engagement ended when Eric found out Ursula was deceiving him.
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How does Eric's relationship with Phoebe Buffay develop in Friends? toggle section
In Friends, Eric's relationship with Phoebe Buffay is marked by confusion and misunderstanding. Eric struggles with Phoebe's resemblance to her twin, Ursula. Despite this, they enjoy each other's company until a mix-up results in Eric sleeping with Ursula under the impression she is Phoebe. This event leads to the termination of their relationship.
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What was the lie Ursula told Eric to be with him in Friends? toggle section
In Friends, Ursula, who is Phoebe's twin, deceived Eric with multiple lies. She falsely claimed to be a teacher, a Peace Corps member, a house builder in Uruguay, and a church member. Eric was in a relationship with Ursula until he discovered these untruths.
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What event led to Eric meeting Phoebe, Ursula's twin sister, in Friends? toggle section
Eric, Ursula's fiance in Friends, breaks up with her after discovering her lies. He then starts dating Phoebe, Ursula's twin sister. During their first date, Phoebe leaves for a massage appointment, and Ursula visits, causing a mix-up.
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Does Phoebe Buffay end up having feelings for Eric in Friends? toggle section
Yes, Phoebe Buffay, who is also Phoebe's twin on Friends, develops feelings for Eric, Ursula's fiance. They enjoy their time together, even sharing a kiss. However, a mix-up leads Eric to sleep with Ursula, Phoebe's twin sister, under the impression that she is Phoebe. This leads to their mutual decision to part ways.
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Eric begins out as the fiancé of Phoebe Buffay's identical twin sister, Ursula. But when Eric and Ursula attend a Halloween party hosted by Monica Geller, Phoebe discovers that Ursula has been lying to Eric in order to be with him. Phoebe gets to know Eric and realizes she really likes him. When the Ursula and Eric leave, Eric returns to retrieve Ursula's bag and Phoebe spills all about the lies.

Eric calls Phoebe to say he has broken up with Ursula. Eric invites Phoebe for lunch and it is there that the two of them kiss. This is after Eric has trouble looking at Phoebe as she looks too much like Ursula. After a lot of kissing, Phoebe remembers she has a client waiting. She heads off to work and when she returns, Eric announces he's tired from all the sex. Phoebe tells Eric she never came back until that moment and the two of them realize that Eric has just slept with Ursula thinking it was Phoebe. The two of them don't continue on their relationship due to it being too weird.

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