VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Behind the laughter and iconic moments, “Friends” had its share of difficult and dark realities. From on-set struggles and typecasting to cast members' personal battles and controversial storylines, this video explores the lesser-known challenges the beloved sitcom faced throughout its run. We dive into Matthew Perry's addiction struggles, Lisa Kudrow's mental health and legal issues, Matt LeBlanc's retreat from fame, and David Schwimmer's unexpected difficulties with stardom. Also revealed are tensions with writers, compromised representation, a reshot storyline due to 9/11, and controversial guest star dynamics. Join us as we uncover the more complicated side of this classic show. read more...