Lisa Kudrow recently shared her thoughts on the therapeutic impact of the hit TV show ‘Friends’ in a podcast interview with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson. She revealed that after the tragic events of 9/11, she began to realize the show was providing a mental health service to viewers.
Kudrow also discussed how her family helped keep her grounded during the fame that came with the success of ‘Friends’ in the late ’90s. She mentioned a time when she felt like she wasn’t putting in as much effort into her character, Phoebe, in the later seasons of the show. Her co-star, Matt LeBlanc, reassured her that she didn’t need to work as hard because she already knew her character so well.
Although ‘Friends’ ended in 2004, Kudrow admitted that she only recently started rewatching the show this year. She shared that she felt it was too embarrassing to watch before but started revisiting it after the passing of her co-star, Matthew Perry, to keep his memory alive. Kudrow expressed her admiration for the comedic talents of her co-stars, including Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. She also mentioned that she even finds herself laughing at her own performance on the show.
Overall, Kudrow’s reflections on ‘Friends’ shed light on the show’s lasting impact on viewers and how it continues to bring joy and comfort to audiences, even years after its conclusion. The beloved sitcom has become a source of nostalgia and laughter for fans around the world, solidifying its place in television history.