Kudrow's character became a fan favorite, but stepping into Phoebe’s shoes wasn’t exactly a walk in Central Park.

Lisa Kudrow said she had to mentally justify Phoebe’s lines, calling it hard work, and joked with Parker Posey about landing ...

Lisa Kudrow found Friends to be “a lot of work.” The 61-year-old actress became a household name playing Phoebe Buffay in the sitcom, which ran from 1994 to 2004, but the role didn’t come easy to her ...

Lisa Kudrow Makes Bold Admission About Her Time Working on 'Friends' first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

It was a lot of work. "I remember Season 2 or 3, I went, 'Oh my God, I'm not doing the work.' And [Matt] LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you? You're her. You don't have to.' "The worst thing was ...