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Lisa Kudrow admits Friends star ‘worked hard’ to become real life pals
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles ship took some work”, and the She added: “I had to learn to worthwhile program.
group “worked hard at being be like, ‘Can I talk to you about She told PageSix: “That’s why
isa Kudrow admits becom- friends”. something?’ “ people get attached to them and
Ling real life friends with her Over the 10 seasons, the cast- The series initially ran over then if it’s funny, there [are] good
‘Friends’ co-stars was “hard” mates became genuine pals away the course of 10 seasons, but performances, good jokes, that’s
work. from the camera, and so they now streams on Netflix and a bonus and ‘Friends’ had all
The 61-year-old actress - who would try to “really talk things is now considered to be a bil- that.”
played Phoebe Buffay on the through” if there were any dis- lion-dollar franchise thanks to The ‘Comeback’ star even
iconic sitcom alongside Court- agreements. endless reruns and merchandise noted that many had raised
eney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Da- She recalled: “If someone said lines. concerns at the time that the
vid Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc something or did something, it The ‘No Good Deed’ star re- show was nothing more than
and the late Matthew Perry - has didn’t get too big because it was, cently noted that the interaction a”bunch of young people sitting
reflected on how their bonds de- “Can I talk to you?’ “ between the six main characters on a couch talking” but didn’t
veloped after first being cast on Lisa admitted it was “usually is the reason that fans around really have to worry about that
the show, which ran from 1994 to not her” who would open up the globe are “still attached” because she was simply part of
2004. the conversations, because she to them all these years later, the cast.
Appearing on Dax Shepard’s “never knew that was allowed” and that the sitcom has all the She said: That’s not my prob-
‘Armchair Expert’ podcast, she in terms of having straightfor- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow at the star ceremony where other magical ingredients that lem. I’m just in it, but yes it was
confessed the “six-way relation- ward chats in that way. Courteney Cox is honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (file photo) synchronise together to make a a show!”
Kim Kardashian is ‘dating again’ but Selena Gomez insists young
is keeping it ‘very under wraps’ girls need to be able to ‘see
themselves’ on screen
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles cially when you have kids and being reflected in diverse roles, he-
roes, leaders, and complex
Kim Kardashian, who mindful of people that enter in your elena Gomez wants young characters.
im Kardashian is re - was initially married to life. I think just having that mutual Sgirls to “see themselves” “When girls see women in
Kportedly dating again. Damon Thomas from 2000 respect, treating people with respect on screen. empowered roles like I have,
The 44-year-old reality until 2004 and then to Kris is just a given.” The 32-year-old actress has it inspires them to dream big
superstar - who has North, Humphries for a period of The SKIMS founder went on to add reflected on the importance and pursue their aspirations.”
11, Saint, nine, Chicago, six, 72 days in 2011 - doesn’t that a “grounded person” is the result of representation after being The ‘Only Murders In The
and five-year-old Psalm speak out much about her of good relationships and stressed approached by a young mother Building’ star insisted she
with ex-husband Kanye that “mutual respect” is the key to any in the audience of a “kid show” doesn’t see representation
West - split from ‘Saturday private life but did note successful union, she was working on at the age as simply “more faces on the
Night Live’ comedian Pete last year that she was going She added: “I truly think some - of 15. screen”, but argued there
Davidson, 31, in late 2022 af- to “take [her] time” with one is such a solid person when they As she accepted the Equi- needs to be a focus on “creat-
ter nine months together, and finding love again have really grounded relationships. ty In Entertainment Award ing opportunities for people to
now she is said to be involved Grounded in love and relationships at The Hollywood Reporter’s see themselves”.
with someone who is not in the 2011 - doesn’t speak out much about can be different things. You know, Women in Entertainment She added: “When we
public eye. her private life but did note last year sometimes you have your group Gala, she recalled: “She was give people the platform to
A source told UsWeekly: “Kim that she was going to “take [her] time” of girlfriends that you love to go with her daughter and she tell their stories, we not only
has started dating someone new with finding love again. on vacation with, and then sometimes said, ‘I’m so excited and happy. deepen our understanding for
and keeping it very under wraps. Speaking on the ‘On Purpose with you have, you know, your oth- “’Thank you for being some- one another, we open doors
“She’s said the next person she Jay Shetty’ podcast, she said: “I think er friends that you work one that looks like my daugh- to what’s possible.”
dates will be someone who isn’t I’ll always be a hopeless romantic and really well with. Every ter on TV because she can fi- Selena point -
famous.” always want to be in love and definite- relationship can be dif- nally look up to someone like ed out that this
The ‘Kardashians’ star - who was ly love sharing my life with someone, ferent. If you have just her.’” should be the
initially married to Damon Thomas and love creating a life with someone. a mutual respect around Being a teenager herself, case for “all
from 2000 until 2004 and then to Kris “I definitely will take my time. And the, across the board, the ‘Wizards of Waver - types of wom-
Humphries for a period of 72 days in I think there’s so many factors, espe- that’s I think the ly Place’ star wasn’t en”, singling
Kim Kardashian thinking much out projects
“about the rep - like ‘Emil -
resentation or ia Per ez’
Hugh Grant ‘scours the internet’ for what the - which is
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Speaking on the ‘Sunday Sitdown’ plained that he has “no idea” why still felt and stars
ugh Grant “scours the internet” segment of US morning show ‘To- he puts himself through such a “ v e ry Selena
Hfor negative reviews of his per- day’, he said: “Obviously, it’s lovely, practice, other than he just feels grateful” alongside
formances. it’s lovely. It would be a lie to say any- naturally drawn to the “darker and deter- Zoe Saldana,
The 64-year-old actor has had a thing else but having said that, in my side” of most things in life. mined to “live Karla Sofia
successful career in Hollywood for infinite masochism and miserablism, He added: “I don’t know, we’re up to that”. Gascon, Adri-
decades but admitted that his “maso- I scour the internet for negatives. I just drawn to the negative side She contin- ana Paz, Edgar
chism and miserablism” always leads look through RottenTomatoes for of life, or the dark side of life, or ued: “I believe Ramirez and
him to seek out the more pessimistic green splats, and when I read them at least I am. I think people are that y oung more - as a
comments on his work and he often I’m like ‘Yeah, that’s right...’” sunnier this side of the Atlantic, girls need to way to “break
ends up agreeing with them. The ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’ star ex- actually!” see themselves the mold”.
Hugh Grant Selena Gomez
SUD OKU CROSSW ORD
Across
Yesterday’s solution 1- Kid’s building block; 5- Shade giver; 8- Calvary letters; 12- Run away to get married;
14- Succulent plant; 15- College bigwig; 16- Out in front; 17- Workout count; 18- Light brown; Yesterday’s solution
19- Capital of Moldova; 21- Puffer of menthols; 23- Noise made by a sheep; 24- Eureka!; 25-
Visualize; 26- For a short time; 30- Video game pioneer; 32- Rent; 33- Male ruminant closely
related to the sheep; 37- I could ___ horse!; 38- Foot-operated lever; 39- Division word;
40- Living things; 42- ___-garde; 43- Gave a hoot; 44- Shorthand pros; 45- Make a choice; 48-
Fall mo.; 49- Member of genus Felis; 50- Disappear; 52- Cabbage salad; 57- Archer of myth;
58- Rat-___; 60- Stagnant; 61- Comic Rudner; 62- Drinks slowly; 63- We’re off ___ the Wizard;
64- I’d hate to break up ___; 65- End for Siam; 66- Spy;
Down
1- Security problem; 2- K through 12; 3- Departs; 4- Colorful fish; 5- Hgt.; 6- Cut off; 7- Military
cafeteria; 8- Logical beginning?; 9- Head supporters; 10- Street show; 11- Habituate;
13- Fit to be eaten; 14- Vicinity; 20- Not for a Scot; 22- Mother of Jesus; 24- World book;
26- Actor Guinness; 27- Don; 28- Abhor; 29- Sir ___ Newton was an English mathematician;
How to play 30- Assisted; 31- Uncle!; 33- Henri’s hat; 34- ___ even keel; 35- ___ time (never); 36- Small
Place a number in the empty boxes in such children; 38- Buy; 41- New Mexico art colony; 42- Bear witness; 44- Gal of song; 45- ___ barrel;
a way that each row across, each column 46- Seine spot; 47- Govt. security; 49- Camp beds; 51- The wolf ___ the door; 52- Matador’s
down and each 9-box square contains all flourish medium?; 53- Red sign; 54- Emit coherent light; 55- Nautically sheltered; 56- Pay
of the numbers from one to nine. period, perhaps; 59- ___ the season...;