The actress was also “petrified” to play Charlie Wheeler on the hit sitcom.

Aisha Tylerhas had a prolific career in television for decades now.

“It was a massive show, a global hit,“Tyler toldEntertainment Tonightin a new interview.

FRIENDS – “The One in Barbados: Part 2” – Episode 24 – Aired 5/15/2003 – Pictured: (l-r) David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Aisha Tyler

David Schwimmer and Aisha Tyler on ‘Friends’.NBCu Photo Bank

The attention she gets for the performance doesn’t come as a surprise to her.

“You don’t know if it’s going to be a hit.

You don’t even know if it’s going to be good.

You’re just there to do your best work.

But I knew when I gotFriendsthat it was a big deal.”

Knowing just how much was at stake left Tyler feeling very nervous.