Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLauren MorrisMonday 27 April 2026 00:05 BSTLisa Kudrow reveals 'extra audition' to land Friends roleLisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in Friends, revealed the female cast experienced "intense" scrutiny and "mean stuff" from the show's predominantly male writers' room.Kudrow stated that the 12 to 15 male writers would discuss their sexual fantasies about Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.She also mentioned writers would react harshly if actors messed up lines, questioning their ability to read.Kudrow acknowledged the writers worked long hours, stating her attitude was to let them say what they liked behind her back.An earlier lawsuit by writer's assistant Amaani Lyle, which was dismissed in 2006, also alleged racial discrimination and sexual harassment in the Friends writers' room, including similar comments about female cast members.In fullFriends star Lisa Kudrow shares ‘brutal’ experience on set with writers: ‘There was mean stuff going on behind the scenes’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in