How Much Does the “Friends” Cast Still Make in Residuals Every Year?

The cast of the popular comedy television series “Friends,” which will end its ten year run on May 6, 2004, are pictured on a giant billboard promoting the series finale, at the NBC television network office in Burbank, California, May 3, 2004. Cast members (L-R) are Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica, Matt Le Blanc as Joey, Lisa Kudrow as Pheobe, Matthew Perry as Chandler, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel and David Schwimmer as Ross. PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN MAY 3 REUTERS/Fred Prouser FSP/HB

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It’s been more than two decades since “Friends” ended, so it might surprise you how much the main cast still rake in every year.

Lisa Kudrow revealed that she, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc earn $20 million a year in residuals.

The cast only earned $22,500 per episode during season 1, but by seasons 9 and 10, they were making $1 million per episode.

She also added that after Matthew Perry passed away, she watched the show again.  Quote, “Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better.  But for the first time, I truly appreciated just how great it was.”

SOURCE: Page Six