Lisa Kudrow Reveals Friends Cast Reunited Once After Finale

Lisa Kudrow shared some heartwarming insights about the Friends cast recently. The beloved actress, famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay, disclosed that the six main cast members of Friends only managed to reunite once in the 17 years between the show’s finale in 2004 and the special reunion in 2021.

According to Kudrow, the cast got together for a dinner a decade after the final episode aired, and it was a special moment for all of them. Despite the long gap between meetings, she mentioned that when they finally reunited for the reunion special, it felt like they hadn’t missed a beat. The chemistry between them was still as strong as ever.

The much-anticipated reunion special, which aired in 2021, allowed the cast to reminisce about their time on the show and revisit some of the iconic sets. Kudrow expressed gratitude for the opportunity to come together again, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of seizing moments like these.

In a more somber note, Kudrow touched on the passing of Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the show. Perry passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54. Kudrow shared that Perry’s death had a profound impact on the cast, describing it as a jolt that shook them all.

Despite the sadness of losing a dear friend and colleague, Kudrow mentioned that she found solace in rewatching old episodes of Friends in the aftermath of Perry’s passing. She also shared a poignant reflection on Perry’s state of mind before his death, expressing her belief that he passed away feeling content and optimistic about what lay ahead.

It’s touching to hear Kudrow’s heartfelt sentiments about her time with the Friends cast, both in moments of joy and sorrow. The bond between the cast members, forged through years of shared experiences, remains strong even as time moves forward.