Lisa Kudrow Reflects on 'Friends' Cast Relationships and Matthew Perry's Legacy

The actress shared insights into the cast's efforts to build genuine friendships and how she is honoring Perry after his passing.

Lisa Kudrow revealed that the 'Friends' cast only met as a complete group once in the 17 years between the series finale and the 2021 reunion special.
Kudrow described the cast's off-screen bond as requiring effort, highlighting that respectful communication played a key role in their dynamic.
She spoke about rewatching episodes of 'Friends' for the first time as a way to grieve and celebrate Matthew Perry's humor and legacy after his death in 2023.
Kudrow shared that Perry had once expressed that his death would not be a surprise but would still be a shock, a sentiment she found to be true after his passing.
Reflecting on her character Phoebe Buffay, Kudrow admitted she teared up watching Phoebe's wedding scene, moved by the character's happiness and growth.