- Lisa Kudrow stars in 'Friends'
- She opens up about initial challenges"
- How friendships evolved on set
The cult series 'Friends' is often seen as the epitome of harmonious friendships, but behind the scenes, it wasn't always smooth sailing. Lisa Kudrow, who portrayed "Phoebe Buffay" on the show, recently revealed on the 'Armchair Expert' podcast that forming close bonds with her co-stars was "hard work." This admission came as a surprise to many fans who admired the chemistry between the six friends on screen.
Kudrow’s initial difficulties
In a candid conversation with Dax Shepard on the 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Lisa Kudrow opened up about the challenges she faced when it came to connecting with her colleagues. Despite the effortless harmony portrayed on camera, Kudrow admitted that building these relationships took time and effort. "That six-way relationship took some work and we did it," she explained. Kudrow had to learn how to maintain open communication with her co-stars, which was initially a new experience for her. "I had to learn to be like, 'Can I talk to you about something?' she confessed.
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How friendships evolved on set
Over the course of the 10 seasons of 'Friends,' genuine friendships blossomed between Kudrow and her co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and the late Matthew Perry. These relationships required a level of communication that Kudrow had never encountered before. Through her colleagues, she learned the importance of "open communication." "I saw it modeled really well by Courtney and Jennifer and Matt," she said in the podcast.
