More than two decades after the hit sitcom ‘Friends’ ended, actress Lisa Kudrow has revealed that she has finally watched all 10 seasons of the sitcom from start to finish.The actress, who played the lovable character Phoebe Buffay in the iconic series, made the revelation in an interview with her former co-star. Jennifer Aniston for Variety’s Actors on Actors series. Despite starring in hit sitcoms, Kudrow admitted that she had largely avoided watching the show over the years, aside from a few screenings.
Lisa Kudrow finally watches ‘Friends’
Revealing why she didn’t watch the show, she said: “There were whole episodes I didn’t watch. I couldn’t sit at home and watch someone watching a show I’ve been on. Because I thought it was embarrassing.”The actor explained that he recently decided to revisit the series and confirmed: “I’ve seen it now.”Reviewing the show, she said: “I loved it with all my heart. I’d be sitting for three hours and then it’s like two in the morning. I was very happy to see it.”
Lisa Kudrow picks her favorite episode
Kudrow also shared that some of her favorite episodes were from the show’s Annual Thanksgiving special, including a memorable segment featuring guest star Brad Pitt, who was married to Aniston at the time. “When Brad was on, it was hilarious,” Kudrow said.“I know. How funny,” Aniston added. “Movie stars appeared on ‘Friends.’ Brad, Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts. Isabella Rossellini. We had so many…Sean Penn.”
Lisa Kudrow praises her ‘Friends’ co-stars
During the interview, Kudrow also praised Jen’s performance, saying, “And man, you’re all good. Holy cow! You were so good, Jennifer. It’s such a funny thing to say to people. I like it, of course.”‘Friends’ included Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and the late Matthew Perry.Kudrow also revealed that she would be open to sharing the screen with some of her former co-stars again, saying she would “love” to star in another sitcom alongside Aniston and Cox.
About ‘Friends’
Originally airing from 1994 to 2004, ‘Friends’ became a global television phenomenon and remains one of the most watched sitcoms in streaming history. The series won six Emmy Awards during its run, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002. Kudrow won an Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1998 for her portrayal of Phoebe.
