'I’m just a mountain of a girl': Lisa Kudrow once revealed her personal battle with body image during her time on the show FRIENDS
2023/10/22

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Lisa Kudrow, known for her iconic role as Phoebe on Friends, recently opened up about her struggles with self-confidence during her time on the show. In a conversation with Andy Cohen, Kudrow revealed that she even faced body-shaming from a guest star behind the scenes. She recalled a hurtful comment about her appearance, saying, "I rehearsed without makeup most of the week, and then on show night, I'm in hair and makeup, and was told 'Oh wow .

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.. Now you're f****ble!'" This experience was particularly difficult for Kudrow, as she was already battling with her body image at the time. Kudrow's story sheds light on the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women in the entertainment industry. She explained that being underweight was often seen as desirable, even though it took a toll on her health.

When she was too thin, she would frequently fall ill with colds and sinus infections.

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Despite these challenges, Kudrow found support and guidance from her co-star Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey on Friends. Kudrow described LeBlanc as a big brother figure and was grateful for his presence on set.

Interestingly, Kudrow and LeBlanc both pitched an idea for the show that never came to fruition: the idea of Joey and Phoebe ending up together. However, the show's creators ultimately decided against it.

According to creator David Crane, making Joey and Phoebe a couple would have been too predictable and would have disrupted the dynamic of the main characters. Friends, known for its surprising twists and turns, also deviated from initial plans when it came to the romance between Chandler and Monica.

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Originally intended as a short-term plot twist, the positive audience response led to their relationship becoming a beloved and long-lasting aspect of the series. Kudrow's honesty about her struggles and the behind-the-scenes decisions on Friends highlight the complexities of working in the entertainment industry and the importance of supporting one another through difficult times.

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