Marta Kauffman

Nov 29, 2024 | cbr.com | Marta Kauffman |Deana Carpenter

movies Sign in to your CBR account It’s been nearly 30 years since Romy and Michele attended their 10-year high school reunion in 1997, but talks of a sequel film to Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion are heating up once again. One of its stars, Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino, who played Romy White in the original movie, told People that a sequel is “close” to becoming a reality. Sorvino, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1996 for her role in Mighty Aphrodite, said that a...

Aug 19, 2024 | thethings.com | Marta Kauffman |Alex Passa

Matthew Perry's struggles with substance abuse were well-documented, and he was open about his battles while on Friends. Perry could identify what he was using based on his physical appearance during different stages of his career. Despite his challenges, Perry was trying to help others and waited until he was sober to share his experiences. Sadly, Matthew Perry's cause of death recently resurfaced, and multiple arrests were made.

Aug 13, 2024 | thethings.com | Marta Kauffman |Alex Passa

Fans still react strongly to the controversial episode of Friends featuring Christine Taylor, decades later. Taylor admits she felt disappointed with shaving her head for the role, but still made an impact. Despite regrets, Taylor jumped at the chance to be on Friends without auditioning, showing pride in her work. After 10 seasons and 236 episodes, Friends was bound to run into trouble. Certain scenes crossed the line, and one of them included David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston.

Aug 10, 2024 | thethings.com | Marta Kauffman |Alex Passa

Shooting Friends was unlike anything else, with the pressure and aura surrounding the show magnified by a live audience. Some top actors struggled on the show, like Sean Penn, who director Kevin Bright regretted casting due to his discomfort. Not all guest stars had a positive experience - Olivia Williams found the atmosphere on set to be "harrowing" and "alarming." Appearing in a guest role on Friends was a huge deal.

Jul 30, 2024 | thethings.com | Marta Kauffman |Alex Passa

Acting on Friends brought stress for guest stars, some struggled to adapt to the pressure, even established names. Fans debated Rachel Snow's role as Gert, feeling it was harsh for the young actress, despite the hilarious scene. Lisa Kudrow recently revealed she hated the live studio audience reactions, saying it disrupted the filming process. Appearing on Friends could have changed any career.