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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: RadarOnline.com reveals that Lisa Cudro has hinted at a significant rift with her friend's co-stars, discussing feelings of sidelining during her time on the iconic sitcom.
- 0:27[SPEAKER_00]: The actress, 62, opened up about feeling like an afterthought amid the show's ensemble, including Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.
- 0:38[SPEAKER_00]: Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004, transformed all six stars into household names, yet Cudro now expresses feeling overlooked, suggesting a serious riff that may have persisted even after the show ended.
- 0:52[SPEAKER_00]: She noted, nobody cared about me.
- 0:54[SPEAKER_00]: There were certain parts of my talent agency that just referred to me as the sixth friend.
- 0:59[SPEAKER_00]: Cudro further mentioned, there was no vision for me, and no expectations about the kind of career I could have.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: Her comments have re-adnoted discussions regarding the dynamics among the cast, with industry insiders pondering if Kudro's sentiments represent broader issues of recognition within ensemble casts.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: A TV industry source remarked, what Lisa Kudro is describing points to a rift.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: Not necessarily in personal relationships, but in how she was valued.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: The source added that her label is the sixth-friend illustrates a potential hierarchy that may have led to enduring emotional effects.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: Another insider noted Kudro seemed to struggle with a perception problem from the outset, highlighting that within successful projects some actors are elevated while others are marginalized, which can lead to conflicts.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: These reflections underscore that success doesn't always translate into equal recognition.
- 1:48[SPEAKER_00]: Today, Kudro has a diverse career, including her acclaimed HBO series, The Comeback, which she announced will conclude its latest season as its last.
- 1:57[SPEAKER_00]: She stated, we need to say third and final.
- 2:00[SPEAKER_00]: Ecknowledging aging in Hollywood, Kudro expressed excitement about playing older roles and shared she has probably done with Botox after its initial use at 60, which caused irritation.
- 2:10[SPEAKER_00]: She remarked, I am scared of having to see myself looking like my grandmother one day, but I'm excited to play older roles.
- 2:16[SPEAKER_01]: Overall, Kudro reflects pride in her projects that resonate on her terms, expressing gratitude for the appreciation of the comeback.