Unlike her “Friends” character, Kudrow is actually quite the smart cookie.
This is the untold truth of Lisa Kudrow.
“I never thought I’d be an actress.
In 2010, Kudrow delivered thecommencement addressat her alma mater, Vassar College, where she studied biology.
“Six months after graduation, I dumped that plan and decided to become an actress.”
So then, how did she find herself on one of the most successful sitcoms in television history?
“My whole family is very funny,” she explained toExpress.
“In fact, I would steal their stuff and take it to school to make people laugh.”
After graduating from college, she realized it was now or never.
Well, as we all know, it did work out.
Her work at Groundlings led to a successful audition for theirrenowned improv comedy troupe.
There, Kudrow began performing alongside other budding comedians who would have a big impact on her career.
She was fired and replaced by actress Peri Gilpin while the pilot episode was being filmed.
For Kudrow, the experience marked the highs and lows of showbiz.
Though the rejection stung at the time, she obviously didn’t let getting fired hold her back.
The pair dated for a short time before realizing they “were better as friends.”
Though the romance didn’t last long, the two had a profound impact on each other’s careers.
Likewise, Kudrow convinced O’Brien, then a comedy writer, to try his luck at late-night talk shows.
“I was very encouraging,” she toldUSA Todayof their friendship.
“I remember saying, ‘If Letterman’s leaving his late-night show, he’s irreplaceable.’
So I thought he should look into it.”
Kudrow considers herself lucky for having O’Brien in her corner during those early days of her career.
Kudrow played Ursula Buffay, a waitress at Riff’s Bar.
“Phoebe ran the risk of being cartoonish, and Lisa brought so much humanity to her.”
One problem, though.
Make Ursula Phoebe’s twin sister.
Ursula even crossed over onto “Friends,” with Kudrow playing both sisters in a couple of episodes.
“That could be hilarious.
Luckily, she had Matthew LeBlanc to help her feel better.
“You’re her.
Relax, you got it,” she said he told her.
He explained that she was “working too hard” and needed to “relax.”
She admitted, “He was right.”
So how did the two meet?
It’s actually a pretty darn cute story.
As theDaily Mailnoted, Stern dated Kudrow’s roommate back in the day.
Luckily for Kudrow, Stern and her former roommate only dated for a couple of months.
What makes their marriage work, she shared withGlamour, is their mutual commitment to each other.
Cause we knew it was a boy and that was his name.”
She added, “So sweet, they included my little fetus in the huddle.”
Though she didn’t win,she took home the award after her third nomination in 1998. and the series “Web Therapy,” as noted in herTelevision Academybio.
Clearly, Kudrow had no reason to doubt herself in her early days!
Lisa Kudrow is well aware of this, but she doesn’t seem to mind.
“People still see me as Phoebe, but that’s no problem,” Kudrow explained toExpress.
“She was a lovely person to be for 10 years.”
The movie, however, didn’t come about easily.
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“I think everyone’s beautiful when they’re smiling.
So I have a go at be happy,” she said.
“Drink in the good stuff.”
“He looks just like you!”
“He’d fly into her lap,” she said.
“And I was always glad for anyone that Julian felt love for and felt from.
The two were actually approached to develop a web series, but neither were interested at first.
How cool is that?
Kudrow is not only funny and smart, but she’s also a creative visionary and a serious businesswoman.
Fortunately, for Kudrow, her career not only survived after “Friends” wrapped but it has thrived.
We can’t wait to see what she does next.
