Lisa Kudrow still earns $20M a year in residuals from 'Friends' more than 30 years after show premiered

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lisa Kudrow's breakout role in "Friends" is still bringing in the big bucks over 30 years after it first aired in 1994.During a recent interview with The Times in London, the 62-year-old revealed she and the rest of the cast of "Friends" continue to earn $20 million a year in residuals from the show."Because Phoebe Buffay was so great?" Kudrow jokingly guessed as to why the dollar amount is so high, referencing her character from the show."Friends" first premiered in September 1994, and was an immediate breakout hit, and reportedly was ringing in 25 million viewers each week. Kudrow shared that the cast of "Friends" still receives $20 million in residuals every year. (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for HBO Max)'FRIENDS' STAR MATTHEW PERRY'S DEATH ONE YEAR LATER: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INVESTIGATIONDespite its popularity, Kudrow shared she had never actually watched the show, telling the outlet she wanted to watch it after her former co-star, Matthew Perry, died in October 2023."Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better," she explained. "But for the first time I truly appreciated just how great it was. I felt I