What's not to love about Grace and Frankie? Let's forget about the amazingly unique and heartwarming storyline for a moment and just focus on the cast. Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin aren't just skilled at this point, their talents are completely unparalleled. Without these two as the leads, who knows whether or not this series would have taken off like it has. Apart from our leading ladies, we've also got Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston as the two male counterparts. Honestly, how much more do we even need to say? Oh yeah, RuPaul and Lisa Kudrow as guest stars!!

Now that we've covered what makes this series so unforgettable, let's dive in a little deeper and discover more about what makes this show tick. We are heading behind-the-scenes and revealing 13 surprising things about Grace and Frankie. Who's with us? We'll pick up Coyote and Nwabudike on the way!

As surprising as this might sound, the original test audiences were not immediately sold on Jane Fonda for the role of Grace. The woman is a Hollywood legend, so it's crazy to think she wouldn't have been everyone's first choice, but it would seem the audiences found her a tad bit aggressive. Luckily, there was no way the creator was doing it without Fonda, so no harm done!

12 The Show Comes From The Same Mind That Gave Us Friends

When it comes to popular television, nobody is quite the expert that writer Marta Kauffman is. The woman is responsible for Friends, which we all know is one of the most highly rated sitcoms of all time. However, Kauffman was nervous about re-entering the game after the success of Friends. That being said, she knocked it out of the park with Grace and Frankie. The woman is a storytelling genius!

11 There Were Talks Of Making Grace And Frankie A Romantic Item

Well, this would have taken the series in a different direction! When the show was first being put together, the creator's daughter had the idea to eventually make Grace and Frankie fall in love with each other. Even though we were crushed when their husbands left them to be together, we don't know if having them fall for eachother would have been the best solution to that problem. We just love their friendship too much!

10 The Storyline Only Came Once Tomlin And Fonda Had Both Agreed To Return To The Small Screen

Creator Marta Kauffman wasn't crazy about the idea of putting together a new television series. Afterall, she'd already done it and been quite successful at it, so why risk a stellar reputation, right? Well, that was the case until she heard word that both Fonda and Tomlin were looking to participate in something new. Not even knowing if they wanted to work together, Kauffman started to build a story with the two of them in mind.

9 The Beach House Is Actually In Malibu, Not La Jolla

Grace and Frankie's beachfront property is as gorgeous as they come. Most of the series has been focused there, since it was the starting point of our leading ladies' friendship. However, the house isn't actually located in La Jolla, but instead in the breathtaking area that is Malibu. We're guessing Malibu just didn't fit the vibe they were trying for.

8 Grace's Car Was Stolen From The Same Bad Part Of Town That Cher Was Robbed In During Clueless

In the classic 90s film Clueless, Cher is a rich and beautiful teen looking to find love. In one scene, Cher finds herself in a rough neighborhood and is robbed right in front of a convenience store. It would seem as though the area has yet to be cleaned up, because in the Grace and Frankie episode "The Bender", Grace's car is stolen in front of the very same store!

7 Tomlin Wasn't Happy Over Having To Talk Badly About Substitute Teachers As Frankie

The character of Frankie is quite like any other. She is a free spirit with a huge heart and she's got a serious thing for televised spelling bees. Overall, we're thinking Lily Tomlin must loves everything about her character. However, she did admit to National Public Radio's Fresh Air, that when Frankie had to speaking ill of substitute teachers, it was a pretty difficult script for her to get through.

6 Sam Elliott Plays Fonda's Ex Boyfriend On The Show, But Was Tomlin's Ex In The Movie Grandma

It looks like actor Sam Elliott might know our two leading ladies better than most. Not only does he play the ex boyfriend of Grace in the Netflix original series, but he also once played the ex of Lily Tomlin in the 2015 dramedy Grandma. We wonder if they've ever compared notes...

5 Fonda Took Acting Lessons To Help Her Portray Grace Perfectly

One might think that after so many years in the business, Jane Fonda couldn't possibly need any help perfecting her craft. However, the actress admitted to taking acting lessons to help her portray Grace in the best way possible. Apparently, Fonda was worried about playing the same character over an undetermined amount of years. We're never too old to learn!

4 Each Of The Main Cast Members Have Worked With The Famous Aaron Sorkin

No, the famous writer has not worked on Grace and Frankie. However, he has worked with each of the 4 leading cast members! Aaron Sorkin is an extremely well known writer and director. He met Lily Tomlin and Martin Sheen while working on the series The West Wing, and Jane Fonda and Sam Waterston on the set of The Newsroom.

3 Both Tomlin And Fonda Have Played Tina Fey's Mother In Other Projects

Honestly, we kind of wish Tina Fey had been written in as on of their daughters on Grace and Frankie. The 3 of them together in a comedy series would be unstoppable! Since this isn't the case though, we can get our fix by watching each of them play Fey's mother in 2 seperate films. Tomlin played the role in Admission and Fonda in This Is Where I Leave You.

2 Martin Sheen's Character Is Slowly Becoming An Activist, Though IRL He's Been Arrested 70 Times For Protesting

Even though Martin Sheen's character of Robert usually needs a little convincing from his husband Sol (played by Sam Waterston), he does usually come around to the idea of standing up for what's right. In reality though, Sheen is as big an activist as anyone. He's been arrested about 70 times throughout his life for his participation in various protests.

1 Grace And Frankie Weren't Close At The Beginning Of The Show, But IRL They've Been Besties Since The 80s

Fonda and Tomlin's chemistry on Grace and Frankie is so strong that it makes sense that they've been together for much longer than the series' 6 season run. These two go as far back as the 80s, when they both starred in the classic comedy 9 to 5. The two have reportedly remained close of over the years and it was even Fonda who convinced Tomlin to take on the role of Frankie.