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Lisa Kudrow on the Effort of Playing Phoebe and a Potential White Lotus Role

Kudrow described her process of justifying every line as essential to bringing Phoebe Buffay to life; she said she’s hesitant to embrace roles that lean too dark

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Overview

  • In a Variety Actors on Actors interview, Kudrow said playing Phoebe was “a lot of work” because the character’s eccentric personality was far removed from her own, requiring her to mentally justify every line.
  • She recalled that the Friends cast’s camaraderie made the role enjoyable despite its challenges, highlighting their tight bond on and off set.
  • Kudrow’s performance as Phoebe earned her six Emmy nominations and one win, underlining the critical recognition for her portrayal.
  • Parker Posey suggested Kudrow for a role in The White Lotus Season 4 during their conversation and quipped that a fan-driven TikTok campaign could boost her chances.
  • Kudrow expressed enthusiasm about working with creator Mike White but cautioned against taking on material she considers “too dark,” reflecting her selective project approach.