Lisa Kudrow still earns $20M a year in residuals from 'Friends' more than 30 years after show premiered
Lisa Kudrow continues to earn $20 million annually in residuals from 'Friends' more than 30 years after the show premiered. She revealed she never watched the series until after the death of her co-star Matthew Perry in October 2023. Kudrow praised Perry and her fellow cast members for their comedic talent and the lasting impact of the show.
- ▪Lisa Kudrow earns $20 million a year in residuals from 'Friends' over 30 years after its 1994 premiere.
- ▪Kudrow stated she had never watched 'Friends' until after Matthew Perry's death in October 2023.
- ▪She credited the cast's chemistry and humor, particularly praising Matthew Perry's comedic brilliance.
- ▪The show originally premiered in September 1994 and attracted around 25 million viewers weekly at its peak.
- ▪Kudrow described the cast as constantly laughing on set, especially due to Perry's drive to make people laugh daily.
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Friends Lisa Kudrow still earns $20M a year in residuals from 'Friends' more than 30 years after show premiered Kudrow says she never watched the show until after Matthew Perry's death in October 2023 By Lori A Bashian Fox News Published May 2, 2026 6:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lisa Kudrow talks on-screen chemistry with Ray Romano in 'No Good Deed' Lisa Kudrow told Fox News Digital that her on-screen chemistry with Ray Romano "looked ok to me." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lisa Kudrow's breakout role in "Friends" is still bringing in the big bucks over 30 years after it first aired in 1994.
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