"During the first season of Friends, the cast members were each paid $22,500 per episode, but by the end of the show, they each were earning $1 million per episode. Their real-life friendship was purportedly a major factor in negotiating their contracts - Kudrow led the discussions to help secure higher paychecks for all of them."
"Kudrow, who was the first cast member to win an Emmy for her performance, also said that she rewatched the show just after co-star Matthew Perry passed away in 2023. 'Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better,' she continued. 'But for the first time, I truly appreciated just how great it was.'"
"Friends ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004 and quickly became one of the highest-grossing television shows of all time. Since then, Kudrow has appeared in several other projects, like BoJack Horseman, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow revealed that she and her Friends co-stars earn $20 million in residuals each year, stemming from their successful contract negotiations. Initially paid $22,500 per episode, they reached $1 million per episode by the series' end. Kudrow's leadership in negotiations helped them become the highest-paid television actresses. Friends remains popular among younger audiences on streaming platforms. After Matthew Perry's passing, Kudrow reflected on her performance and appreciated the show's quality, acknowledging the talents of her co-stars.
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