Lisa Kudrow’s net worth in 2026: How Phoebe Buffay from ‘Friends’ built her USD 130 million fortune

Behind the free-spirited, oddball Phoebe Buffay from ‘Friends’ is the talented actress Lisa Kudrow. She successfully portrayed a character that later became one of television’s most beloved roles. However, Lisa’s talent isn't limited to her role as Phoebe. She has also starred in other popular projects, including TV shows and movies. She’s also distinguished herself with her behind-the-camera presence. With such a successful career, Lisa Kudrow has amassed an impressive fortune. Here’s a look at the ‘Friends’ star’s net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lisa Kudrow has an estimated net worth of USD 130 million. Beyond her earnings from acting roles in films and series, Kudrow’s fortune also comes from the production company she owns. Nevertheless, her role as Phoebe Buffay marks a major share of her fortune. For the first season of Friends, Lisa Kudrow and her five co-stars, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, each earned USD 22,500 per episode. This makes her total salary from the first season USD 540,000. Their salaries were boosted to USD 40,000 per episode in the second season. That works out to USD 960,000 for the second season.As the show’s popularity went up, the salaries of the cast members also increased. Lisa Kudrow’s total earnings from the show are estimated to be around USD 90 million (this is before backend bonuses and royalties). Lisa Kudrow owns several mansions around the world, most notably in the Los Angeles area. In 1996, she spent USD 1.9 million to buy a 6,400-square-foot home in Beverly Hills. In 2001, she spent USD 2.4 million to buy a second Beverly Hills home, not far from Rodeo Drive. In April 2017, she sold a penthouse in Park City, Utah, for USD 3.6 million.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.