Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow tease new project with former 'Friends' co-star Courteney Cox

Lisa Kudrow admitted that she avoided watching 'Friends' for years because it felt 'embarrassing' to see herself on screen
Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow playfully brainstormed a new show featuring themselves and fellow 'Friends' star Courteney Cox, with Aniston suggesting they develop the idea further (Getty Images)
Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow playfully brainstormed a new show featuring themselves and fellow 'Friends' star Courteney Cox, with Aniston suggesting they develop the idea further (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston relived their ‘Friends’ days as they sat down for Variety's 'Actors on Actors’, which was released on Wednesday, June 3. 

The two stars also said during the conversation that they would love to be part of a new sitcom centered around them and their pal, Courteney Cox.

Lisa Kudrow did not watch 'Friends' earlier because it 'felt embarrassing' to her

Aniston began the conversation around Kudrow not watching ‘Friends’ earlier as the latter said, “Because it felt embarrassing to me.”

Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry & Courteney Cox (cast of Friends) (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry & Courteney Cox (cast of Friends) (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)

But now, since ‘The Comeback’ star has watched it, she has gone on to appreciate herself as well as the other leading characters. “Man, you’re all good. Holy cow! You were really good, Jennifer. It’s such a ridiculous thing to say to people! Like, of course,” she stated.

Lisa Kudrow says she can do another sitcom with her 'Friends' co-stars

Agreeing with Kudrow, Aniston then mentioned, “That was such lightning in a bottle, the chemistry of all of us. And the writers played off of us and our relationships, which were truly genuine. It was so great. We had a life at the same time.”

To which, the 62-year-old actress immediately responded, “I would love to do another one, if anyone wrote a good one. Let’s do it. You heard it here!”

Lisa Kudrow attends the premiere of Netflix's 'No Good Deed' at TUDUM Theater on December 04, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Kevin Winter)
Lisa Kudrow attends the premiere of Netflix's 'No Good Deed' at TUDUM Theater on December 04, 2024 in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

‘The Morning Show’ star could not contain her excitement as she asked Kudrow, “Oh, wow. What’s it going to be?”

“Can we do you, me and Courteney? What would that be?” she replied as Aniston added: “Girlfriends. Let’s pitch it. Let’s workshop it in front of all of these wonderful people.”

Jennifer Aniston talks about ex-husband Brad Pitt's cameo in 'Friends'

Elsewhere during the conversation, the two A-list ladies also talked about celebrity cameos in ‘Friends’ when Kudrow mentioned Aniston’s ex-husband, Brad Pitt.

Jennifer Aniston attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Frazer Harrison)
Jennifer Aniston attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

“When Brad was on, that was hilarious,” Kudrow said, before Aniston added, “I know. How funny. The movie stars that came on ‘Friends.’ Brad, Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts. Isabella Rossellini. We had so many — Sean Penn. They were always nervous. Remember? I always found it fascinating how nervous they were.”

“Yes. Nervous. Well, because what’s the tone? It’s not theater; it’s for TV. It’s not a movie. What the hell is this? And it’s a good question. And I remember someone asked one time. I didn’t know how to explain it, so I said, ‘Oh, just talk louder. Same intention, just —,’” Kudrow disclosed.

The 62-year-old A-list actor married Aniston when he appeared on an episode of ‘Friends’ in 2001. He played the role of Will Colbert, who was a high school friend of Ross Geller.

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The pro dancer also issued an official apology prior to his week-long suspension and said that he reached out to Carrie Ann Inaba personally.
2026-10-18T06:23:32.000Z
Miley Cyrus returned to major concerts after four years with her two-night Hollywood Bowl show, marking her first-ever headlining performances at the venue
2026-10-18T06:04:27.000Z
Jenny McCarthy said Jim Carrey hesitated to visit Tom Cruise's Aspen home, fearing Cruise would try to lure them into Scientology
2026-10-18T05:09:04.000Z
Liam Payne died at 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina, with an autopsy citing 'multiple traumas' and 'internal and external hemorrhages'
2026-10-18T03:43:47.000Z
'Treasure every moment with the people you love,' Kate Cassidy wrote alongside the video
2026-10-18T02:57:03.000Z
Bonnie Wright received congratulations from ‘Harry Potter’ co-star Evanna Lynch and Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double, David Holmes, after announcing her pregnancy
2026-10-18T02:26:15.000Z
During the show, the ‘Flowers’ singer also said that she and Parton are ‘eternal’ and nothing can ever tear them apart.
2026-10-17T11:37:43.000Z
The SKIMS founder shared that while she was “a little” comfortable with dancing prior to ‘DWTS,’ her stance entirely changed after taking part in the show.
2026-10-17T10:13:08.000Z
Despite no official statement about a potential romance, the musician took to Instagram to share a PDA-filled mirror selfie with his new beau.
2026-10-17T08:49:24.000Z
Paul Bettany said he hadn’t spoken to Johnny Depp for years before their private texts surfaced and hasn’t spoken to him since
2026-10-17T06:46:53.000Z