Lisa Kudrow Reflects on Being Fired from 'Frasier' and Landing 'Friends' Role

Kudrow shares her experience of losing a major role and how it led to her iconic part as Phoebe Buffay on 'Friends'.

Kudrow was originally cast as Roz Doyle in 'Frasier' but was let go before filming the pilot.
She described the firing as 'devastating' and attributed it to a casting mistake corrected by the show's producers.
Following this setback, Kudrow took a role on 'Mad About You', which led to her being suggested for 'Friends'.
Despite being fired from 'Frasier', Kudrow had to audition for 'Friends' in front of the same director, James Burrows.
Kudrow's portrayal of Phoebe Buffay earned her six Emmy nominations and one win.