Lisa Kudrow has addressed comments made by her former “Friends” co-star Jennifer Aniston, who claimed that Kudrow “hated” the live audience during the show’s production. Kudrow clarified her feelings, explaining that while she didn’t hate the audience, she sometimes found their reactions excessive.
Jennifer Aniston had previously mentioned in an interview that Kudrow disliked the live audience during their “Friends” days. However, Kudrow responded to these claims in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, stating, “No, that’s not exactly — no, no. It irritated me if they would laugh for too long.” She further elaborated, “God bless them. They were so excited to be there that sometimes the laughter would just be longer than if they would have laughed at anything else. I was like, ‘All right, well, take it easy. It’s not that funny. And there’s more to say!'”
Aniston’s claim came from her interview with Quinta Brunson for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, where she recalled, “Lisa Kudrow, by the way, hated when the audience laughed… She’d be like, ‘I’m not done! It’s not that funny!'”
Despite the differing recollections, both actors have shared a close bond since their time on the iconic 90s sitcom, “Friends.”
Lisa Kudrow was speaking with ET to promote her new television series “Time Bandits.” During the interview, Kudrow shared how she got involved in the project, which is co-created by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris. Kudrow recounted, “Taika had gotten in touch with me and said, ‘Jemaine and I wrote this thing, we’re shooting in New Zealand. Would you ever consider doing that?’ And I said, ‘Yes! Like, why am I going to say no to you two?'”
“Time Bandits” marks Kudrow’s latest venture, showcasing her enduring appeal and versatility as an actress. As she continues to take on new and exciting roles, Kudrow remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
