Jennifer Aniston: Pay disparity would have 'destroyed' Friends cast
2023/10/18

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During a recent interview, Jennifer Aniston, famous for her role in the beloved sitcom Friends, shared a captivating insight into the dynamics behind the scenes of the show. She disclosed that the only factor that could potentially undermine the unbreakable camaraderie of the cast was the issue of salary discrepancies. When Friends first started airing on television in the 1990s, nobody could have foreseen the cultural phenomenon it would become.

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The show's 10-season run concluded with a grand finale in May 2004, firmly establishing it as one of the biggest shows in the world. By that point, the main cast members reportedly earned an astonishing $1 million per episode. The journey towards equal pay, however, was not without its challenges, especially in the early days of the show. By the second season, Jennifer Aniston and co-star David Schwimmer were earning higher salaries than their fellow cast members, a situation that left Aniston feeling uneasy about the disparities.

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Nevertheless, what truly sets the Friends cast apart is their extraordinary bond, which was as strong in real life as it was between their characters on the show. Aniston revealed in an interview with WSJ Magazine that she and Schwimmer were committed to ensuring equal compensation for all six lead cast members.

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