Lisa Kudrow Reveals Surprising Lack of Cast Reunions Among 'Friends' Stars
Lisa KudrowThe beloved sitcom Friends, known for its close-knit group of friends both on-screen and off, has recently become the subject of surprising revelations from one of its stars. Lisa Kudrow, who played the quirky Phoebe Buffay, disclosed that the original cast members—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and the late Matthew Perry—only managed to gather all together for dinner once in the 17 years between the show's conclusion in 2004 and the special 2021 reunion.
Speaking on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's "Dinner On Me" podcast, Kudrow shared that despite the decade-long gap, the dinner was a joyous occasion where the cast "didn't miss a beat". Their reunion dinner reportedly happened 10 years after the series finale, providing a brief glimpse of the camaraderie they often portrayed to the world.
The reunion at HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion in 2021 was not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but also an emotional one, especially given the recent passing of Matthew Perry in October 2023. Kudrow reflected on the event during her podcast appearances, expressing how the unexpected loss of Perry was a "shock" despite his assurances that such a moment was inevitable.
For fans, the revelation that the actors only had one group dinner in those 17 years highlights the unpredictable nature of life and the enduring legacy of the show. Kudrow also expressed comfort in knowing that Perry was happy in his final days, considering it a gift that he could "die happy". This touching sentiment adds a bittersweet layer to the legacy of Friends, underlining how its off-screen reality was as complex as the stories told on-screen.
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