People may become competitive.
They may begin comparing salaries, screen time, popularity, or professional opportunities.
One cast member may receive more attention than another.
One may become the face of the show.
Another may feel overlooked.
Even when everyone remains friendly, those differences can create tension.
## Winkler's Rise Was Unusual
Henry Winkler's experience was particularly interesting because Fonzie became much bigger than anyone initially expected.
The character had not been designed to dominate the series.
But audiences responded.
The leather jacket became iconic.
The hairstyle became iconic.
The mannerisms became iconic.
And Winkler became a star.
Yet people who know Winkler's public persona often associate him with qualities very different from Fonzie's swagger.
Away from the character, he has generally been known for warmth, humor, humility, and an ability to laugh at himself.
That contrast is part of what made Fonzie so effective.
Winkler wasn't simply playing himself.
He was constructing a character.
