Lisa kudrow reveals turbulent behind-the-scenes of friends

22 years after Friends ended its successful run, Lisa Kudrow has opened up about the 'mean stuff' that went down in the writers' room. The actress, who played Phoebe Buffay in the iconic sitcom, told The Times that the male-dominated team could be brutal, often staying up until 3am to perfect their scripts.

Kudrow's shocking revelations

Kudrow alleged that the writers would discuss their 'sexual fantasies' about co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, making for an intense environment. 'Can't the bitch fucking read? She's not even trying,' writers would reportedly say if an actor messed up a line.

This toxic atmosphere wasn't a one-off incident. In 2004, writers' assistant Amaani Lyle filed a sexual harassment lawsuit, claiming the male writers discussed graphic acts they wanted to perform on Aniston and Cox. Lyle's case failed, setting a precedent that protected free speech in creative environments.

Friends may have ended in 2004, but the cast still rakes in $20 million a year from reruns. Despite this, there will never be a reboot, remake, or sequel, according to Jennifer Aniston.