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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courteney Cox Reveals the Former Costar She Looks up to in Heartfelt Birthday Post
Courteney Cox Reveals the Former Costar She Looks up to in Heartfelt Birthday Post originally appeared on Parade. Actress Courteney Cox is known for her timeless friendship with former Friends costar Jennifer Aniston. But it's Cox's enduring friendship with Lisa Kudrow, who played the indelible Phoebe Buffay on the iconic NBC sitcom, that Cox focused on in a sweet social media post a series of photos shared to Instagram, Cox and Kudrow can be seen laughing together. Cox also shared another photo of a smiling Kudrow by herself, and yet another of the two with another male friend. In the caption, the former Cougar Town star wrote, "I have looked up to this person since the day I met her. She's bold, she's smart, she's articulate, she cares deeply and loves even deeper. There's never a time that I don't feel better for having seen her. Happy birthday my Loot! I love you ♥️" Fans loved celebrating the former costars' friendship, and Cox's clear respect for her talented friend.'This is the sweetest thing ever,' wrote one fan. Another shared, 'Happiest of Birthdays to the amazing Lisa!!! Aka Phoebe 🎉🎂👏🥳.' Could they be any cuter? How old is Lisa Kudrow? Lisa Kudrow, who played both Phoebe Buffay and her twin sister Ursula, turned 62 on July 30. Who is Lisa Kudrow married to? The former Friends funny lady is married to French advertising executive Michael Stern. The couple has been married since 1995. Does Lisa Kudrow have kids? Lisa Kudrow has one child, a son named Julian (27). 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Courteney Cox Reveals the Former Costar She Looks up to in Heartfelt Birthday Post first appeared on Parade on Jul 31, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courteney Cox References Iconic 'Friends' Scene in New Closet Tour Video
Courteney Cox opened her "closet full of treasures" to fans in a new Instagram video shared on Wednesday. The Friends star referenced a scene from the hit show that also involves Lisa Kudrow's Phoebe Buffay. Cox played Monica Geller on Friends from 1994 to Cox gave Friends fans a peek inside her "closet full of treasures" in a new video shared to Instagram on Wednesday. "Living in California, we have very little need for a coat closet," Cox explains in the video. "This is what I have in my coat closet, and this is for real. I'll start with...a Scream mask that—it's like a popcorn holder." "Now what are the chances that you actually are going to serve maybe it's for Halloween? Well, actually, that is a really good idea," the actress continues. She also discovered masks of her own face—made by her dog walker—as well as a huge cardboard cutout of herself. "Look at this. It's like I'm obsessed with myself, but I'm really not, I swear," Cox shared. The actress also pulled out two dog-sized rain jackets for her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. "These are the only coats that have in my closet. This little rain gear. You know, this is for not a baby. Nope, that's probably Lily's, this is Bear's," she said. "Just in case they go walking in the rain." Cox rounded out her video with an homage to Friends. She famously played Monica Geller on the beloved Fox sitcom, which aired from 1994 to 2004. "I sound like Phoebe Buffay when Lisa wanted to keep her voice like this, I just got over a cold," she said in reference to a specific scene. Cox's video then cuts to a clip from the episode, in which Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) tries to catch a cold from Monica in order to perfect her singing voice. "I know what I'm doing tonight, I'm cleaning out this closet," Cox concluded. Read the original article on InStyle
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Friends star's nepo-baby son is following in their acting footsteps – but can you guess who his famous parent is?
THIS nepo-baby was born into television royalty, thanks to one of his parents being a cast member of Friends. The rising star in question is now forging his own career as an actor, but can you guess which star of the famous sitcom he's related to? 7 7 7 7 We are of course talking about Lisa Kudrow's son, Julian Murray Stern, 27. The actress, 61, is best known for playing Phoebe Buffay in Friends, alongside Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry. Lisa was actually pregnant with Julian whilst she was filming the show. Her pregnancy was written into the fourth season of Friends in 1998, when Phoebe was carrying her brother's triplets. Lisa previously recalled some fond memories of this time on the set of the famous sitcom. "The six of us would do a huddle backstage and just say, 'All right, have a good show, love you love you love you love you.,'" she told People. "And when I was pregnant, then they would say, 'Have a great show, love you love you — love you, little Julian!' "This was because we knew it was a boy and that was his name. She then added how "sweet" she found this gesture from her famous co-stars. Lisa shares Julian with her French husband Michael Stern, who she wed in 1995. Following in his famous mom's footsteps, Julian is forging a career in acting and has starred in the TV series, That's Hollywood, Baby, and the short film. Big City Boy. He has also got a number credits for editing. Lisa would often bring Julian to work with her when she filmed Friends, so he grew up on the set. 7 7 However, her son hasn't always a fan of his mother's work. During an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Lisa revealed how her Julian only recently watched the first few episode of Friends, and was surprised at how 'impressive' it was. 'He called me up and said, 'So I just watched the first two episodes. It's really good, Mom,' " she revealed. "I said, 'Thanks.' He said, 'Can I ask you some questions about that?' I'm like, 'Yes!' I almost started crying. I didn't think that anyone in my family liked that show." She continued, "He was 5 when we were finished … but he did start watching when his friends at school started watching. "[But when] he watched it and he was impressed." Lisa is incredibly proud of her son, and told OK! magazine in 2020: "He's unbelievably lucked out." She added: "I try to advise him about girls, then I realise I probably don't know what I'm talking about."
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'Husbands are a headache': Study reveals male partners 'stress out' women more than kids do
H for husbands. H for headache. As Phoebe Buffay from FRIENDS would ask, 'Coincidence?' A study reveals, apparently not. A surprising revelation from a decade-old survey by Today and NBC News shed light on the stress levels experienced by mothers. The same study also found out who – at home – was the real troublemaker! Turns out – it's not the kids, it's the 'big kids'! What does the study say? The study surveyed over 7,000 American mothers and found that, on average, their stress levels were a staggering 8.5 out of 10. Even more striking was the finding that nearly 46% of these mothers reported that their husbands caused them more stress than their children. The findings from the 2013 survey highlight the staggering imbalance of sharing responsibilities and support in relationships. What were the root causes of stress? The study highlighted several factors contributing to this stress: Unequal distribution of household responsibilities: Approximately 75% of the mothers felt they were primarily responsible for household chores and parenting duties. This imbalance often left them feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. Perception of husbands as 'Big Kids': Many women described their husbands as additional children rather than equal partners, leading to increased stress. Lack of help and time constraints: One in five mothers reported insufficient assistance from their spouses and a lack of time to complete their tasks, further exacerbating stress levels. Scientific insights into stress responses: Research from the Council on Contemporary Families indicates that individuals experience higher stress levels at home compared to work. A study by Penn State measured cortisol levels and found greater stress at home, with women reporting feeling better at work. This holds true for both parents and non-parents, particularly the latter. Moreover, a UCLA study found that married men experienced lower cortisol levels when they relaxed while their wives did housework, while – in a stark contrast – women had lower cortisol levels when their husbands helped with chores. This difference highlights that while men's stress levels drop during rest periods, women benefit from shared household responsibilities. The mental load: An invisible labor The concept of the 'mental load' refers to the cognitive and emotional effort involved in managing household and childcare tasks. A study published in arXiv introduced a methodology to measure individual perceptions of gaps in mental load within heterosexual couples. The study found that women are significantly more likely than men to bear organizational responsibility for domestic tasks, report lower satisfaction with this division, and experience higher emotional fatigue. These burdens are often underestimated by their partners. How to tackle stress? As the study outlined the root causes of the stress experienced by women, especially mothers, it is imperative to figure out ways to tackle the same as well. To handle the enormous stress caused by unequal responsibilities, experts recommend the following strategies: Open communication: Discussing feelings and expectations can help partners understand each other's perspectives and work towards a more balanced relationship. Equitable distribution of tasks: Sharing household chores and parenting duties can reduce the burden on one partner and promote a more harmonious environment. Seeking external support: Engaging in counseling or support groups can provide tools and strategies to manage stress and improve relationships. Self-care: Encouraging each other to take time for personal well-being can help reduce overall stress levels. And for all the husbands out there, Take The Cue and Please Do Better! Study: Cluster headaches may be more severe in women One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
BreakingNews.ie
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
US actress Lisa Kudrow has said it was 'a lot of work' playing her Friends character Phoebe Buffay as she 'was so far from who I was as a human being'. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Advertisement Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. Advertisement 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. Advertisement During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
