Friends remains one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. The show's stars, Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston, recently recalled the long list of Hollywood A-listers who made cameo appearances on the hit series.
The decade-long show featured stars such as Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Brooke Shields, Adam Goldberg, and Isabella Rossellini in guest roles. Among them, the most talked-about appearance was that of Jennifer Aniston's then-husband Brad Pitt.
Speaking to Lisa Kudrow about the guest stars, Aniston said, 'They were always nervous. Remember? I always found it fascinating how nervous they were.'
The actors then spoke about the famous Thanksgiving episode in which Brad Pitt appeared. The episode was filmed in 2001, shortly after Pitt and Aniston got married. However, their on-screen dynamic was the exact opposite of their real-life relationship.
Brad played Will Colbert, a former schoolmate of Rachel Green. Will harboured a long-standing grudge against Rachel (Aniston's character), which is why he had famously formed the 'I Hate Rachel Club' with Rachel's best friend Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) during their school days.
Lisa was quick to single out Pitt's guest appearance and called the episode one of the funniest. Lisa recalled it fondly and said, 'The Thanksgiving episode when Brad was on, that was hilarious.' Jennifer agreed and said, 'That was hilarious.'
The actors also spoke about how the show's format often confused guest stars. Many actors would arrive on set for just a day, only to find that scenes were constantly evolving. Jokes were frequently added at the last minute and adjustments were made depending on the reactions of the live studio audience.
