TL;DR
- Kudrow was dubbed the ‘sixth Friend’ early on.
- She felt overlooked by her agency.
- Despite doubts, she starred in the hit show for 10 seasons.
- Kudrow won an Emmy for her role in 1998.
- She is currently promoting her show ‘The Comeback’.
Lisa Kudrow, the iconic Phoebe Buffay from the beloved sitcom “Friends,” is spilling the tea about her time on the show and how she was often seen as the “sixth Friend.” In a candid interview with The Independent, Kudrow reflected on her early days in the spotlight and the challenges she faced. “Nobody cared about me [early on],” she said with a laugh, revealing that her talent agency referred to her as just that—”the sixth Friend.” Talk about a glow-up!
Despite her undeniable talent, Kudrow sensed a lack of vision for her future beyond the show. “There was no vision for me, and no expectations about the kind of career I could have. There was just, like, ‘Boy is she lucky she got on that show,'” she shared. Can you imagine being underestimated like that? But guess what? Kudrow didn’t let it stop her!
From 1994 to 2004, Kudrow brought Phoebe to life for all ten seasons of the show, which has only gained more popularity over the years. The friend group, which also included stars like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, became a cultural phenomenon. And let’s not forget, Kudrow won an Emmy for her unforgettable performance in 1998. Talk about slaying!
Interestingly, Kudrow also revealed her own skepticism about the show’s potential success, saying, “I was the odd one out. I thought… ‘Maybe? I mean, it’s a good show, but I don’t know about that.'” While her castmates were optimistic, she was just being real. But look at her now, thriving in her career!
Now, Kudrow is back in the spotlight promoting the third season of her show “The Comeback,” which first aired in 2005. After a long wait, the show returned for a six-episode third season just last month. It follows Kudrow as a former star trying to reclaim her fame. Sounds familiar, right?
In addition to her work on “The Comeback,” Kudrow has also appeared in the series “Time Bandits” and the comedy-horror film “The Parenting.” With a career like hers, it’s clear that being labeled the “sixth Friend” was just the beginning. Lisa Kudrow is here to stay, and she’s proving that the underdog can rise to the top!