US Edition‘Friends’ toxic set allegations surface: Writers were awful to women, says star
- Actress Lisa Kudrow revealed in an interview published last Thursday that she and the five living lead cast members of Friends still earn $20 million annually in residuals, more than two decades after the sitcom concluded.
- This annual income stems from the cast's negotiated percentage ownership of the show, which grew from early per-episode salaries of $22,500 to $1 million during the final two seasons.
- Kudrow noted the workplace was "brutal" for actresses due to the mostly male writing staff, though she explained, "Say what you like about me behind my back because then it doesn't matter."
- Following co-star Matthew Perry's 2023 death, the 62-year-old actress began rewatching the series, stating, "Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better. But for the first time, I truly appreciated just how great it was."
- The sitcom's enduring popularity stems from a "simpler time" and "innocence" that resonates with younger generations, leading Kudrow to conclude she "will never say anything bad about 'Friends'" because it remains "still incredible work.
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Lisa Kudrow said rewatching the series after the death of co‑star Matthew Perry in 2023 changed how she viewed the show. 'For the first time, I truly appreciated just how great it was,' she said, adding that Perry 'was just beyond' the rest of the cast in terms of comedic talent.
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In an interview with the Times, the one who incarnated Phoebe Buffay for 10 seasons goes back to the filming secrets of the mythical series.
[OSEN=Reporter Choi Yi-jeong] Although 20 years have passed since the legendary sitcom 'Friends' ended, the earnings of the cast members are still 'beyond imagination.' Actress Lisa Kudrow, beloved for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the show, surprised fans worldwide by revealing the amount of her residual earnings.
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