Lisa Kudrow says that portraying Phoebe on 'Friends' was fun largely because "the cast had fun" — but was very much work, ...

Kudrow's character became a fan favorite, but stepping into Phoebe’s shoes wasn’t exactly a walk in Central Park.

Back when Lisa Kudrow was first cast as Phoebe Buffay on Friends, little did she know that the sitcom would skyrocket her to fame.

Lisa Kudrow initially struggled with playing Phoebe in Friends but delivered a perfect performance with some advise from a beloved co-star.

"The worst thing was wanting to be a good student. That’s what hurt me the most," Kudrow said about her time playing Phoebe.

Lisa Kudrow found Friends to be "a lot of work" because her character was so different to who she is in real life.

Lisa Kudrow said she had to mentally justify Phoebe’s lines, calling it hard work, and joked with Parker Posey about landing ...

Lisa Kudrow Makes Bold Admission About Her Time Working on 'Friends' first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was ...

Lisa Kudrow found Friends to be "a lot of work" because her character was so different to who she is in real life.

Griffin Nagel/Peacock/Getty; Reisig & Taylor/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Lisa Kudrow says that portraying Phoebe on Friends was fun largely because "the cast had fun" — but was very much ...

Lisa Kudrow revealed the efforts she put into making Phoebe Buffay iconic in 'Friends,' emphasizing the collaborative environment with writers. She admitted struggling in later seasons ...