Lisa Kudrow Calls Ross a Bad Boyfriend in Friends During Tonight Show Appearance

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200

During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon, actress Lisa Kudrow, known for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the iconic sitcom 'Friends,' reignited a long-standing debate among fans about one of the show's most controversial plot points. Kudrow was asked about whether Ross and Rachel were truly 'on a break' when Ross slept with another woman. She firmly responded that the issue goes 'beyond' that technicality, declaring that Ross was simply a bad boyfriend.

Kudrow highlighted Ross's jealous and overreactive behavior after Rachel faced a work crisis and was unavailable for a few nights. She expressed that Rachel should not have reconciled with him, sarcastically referring to the common portrayal of Rachel as overly emotional. The audience cheered in agreement with Kudrow's take, reflecting a shift in recent years toward viewing Ross's actions as problematic. Fallon enthusiastically supported her perspective.

This marks a departure from the cast's previous stance d