Even decades later, they're there for each other. Lifelong Friends: 22 times the cast of the beloved sitcom reunited

Even decades later, they're there for each other.

Lifelong Friends: 22 times the cast of the beloved sitcom reunited

Even decades later, they're there for each other.

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(Back row, from left to right) Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer; (Front row, from left to right) Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow for 'Friends: The Reunion'. Credit:

The cast of *Friends* truly became a family over the course of its 236 episodes. After all, 10 years is a long time to spend with the same group of people, so it's no wonder that the six stars have reunited numerous times since the NBC sitcom's finale in 2004.

After several mini-reunions (typically involving two or three cast members), Max produced an official reunion in 2021, with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer coming together to reminisce about their time on the show and discuss its generational impact.

Sadly, it also marked the last official reunion, with Perry's untimely death in October 2023. His former colleagues released a statement shortly after the news of his death went public. "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," the five said in a joint statement. "There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."**

Scroll through to look back on all the mini and major reunions the *Friends* stars have had since the sitcom's 2004 finale.

February 2013: Chandler and Monica's second first date?

Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox on the set of 'Go On'. Matthew Perry/Twitter

Matthew Perry shared this behind-the-scenes pic of him and former onscreen wife Courteney Cox hanging out while filming an episode of Perry's own comedy series *Go On*, in which the two go on (another) date that goes horribly wrong — *Grand Theft Auto*-style.

May 2013: The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Matthew Perry in a skit on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'. ellentube

In preparation for her *Ellen* interview, Jennifer Aniston made a surprise house call on Matthew Perry at 8 a.m., where she was welcomed with less-than-open arms. And for good reason — Perry was not only hiding "lover" Courteney Cox in his home, but Lisa Kudrow and Ellen DeGeneres herself, seen trying to sneakily exit out the front door behind Perry.

July 2013: CNN

Matthew Perry guest-hosting 'Piers Morgan Tonight' with guest Lisa Kudrow. CNN

Matthew Perry guest-hosted CNN's *Piers Morgan Tonight* in 2013 with former costar Lisa Kudrow as his guest. The pair got into some more serious talks about *Friends*,* *where both agreed that they were not quite done with the series yet — agreeing they would both get in a time machine and continue the show from 2004. Kudrow also admitted that, at times, it can be hard to rewatch the show that held their lives for a decade.

July 2014: Craig's restaurant in Los Angeles

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow at Craig's in Los Angeles in 2014. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The three lovely leading ladies of* Friends *put their real-life friendship on display with a night out in Los Angeles in 2014. The trio hit the town for a drawn-out dinner to celebrate Cox's engagement to Snow Patrol rock star Johnny McDaid. (The two ended their engagement but are still together.) In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in September 2014, Cox revealed the proposal happened at a dinner hosted by Aniston!

July 2014: Red Carpet at a CBS/Showtime TCA event

Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc reuniting on the red carpet of a CBS/Showtime TCA event in 2014.

Literally the next day, Kudrow ran into both Perry and Matt LeBlanc on the Red Carpet at the CBS/Showtime TCA event. The sharp-dressed group exchanged laughs like old times and LeBlanc revealed in an interview that he had FaceTimed the pair at dinner the night before.

August 2014: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Jimmy Kimmel in a skit for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in 2014. Jimmy Kimmel Live

In a live interview, Jimmy Kimmel asked Aniston to humor him in a huge way. He sprung a live reading of his self-written fanfiction script on set. "This is an exact replica of the kitchen in the show," bragged Kimmel, "I actually spent $80,000 making it to the T. Every detail is correct." He cast himself as Ross and Aniston as Rachel to discuss the caliber of his love-making. One by one, Kudrow and Cox nonchalantly entered through the apartment door wielding their own scripts, but, fed-up with the premise, the women rolled their eyes and exited together.

November 2014: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jennifer Aniston in a 'Celebrity Curse Off' segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Jimmy Kimmel Live

In a jaw-dropping show segment of "Celebrity Curse Off," Kudrow and Aniston engaged in a rapid exchange of curse words (bleeped out for the viewers at home, of course). Kudrow credited her teenage son with her extensive knowledge of creative cusses.

April 2015: Just Before I Go movie premiere

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox at the premiere of Cox's film, 'Just Before I Go,' in 2015. Angela Weiss/Getty

Aniston came out to the premiere of Cox's feature directorial debut and embraced her friend, applauding her for her milestone achievement.

June 2015: The Phoenix House's 12th annual Triumph for Teens Awards Gala

Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow on the red carpet of the Phoenix House's 12th annual Triumph for Teens Awards Gala. Jason Kempin/Getty

Kudrow accompanied Perry to the Phoenix House's event at the Montage Beverly Hills that celebrated the organization's work with young people overcoming addiction. She presented him with the 2015 Phoenix Rising Award, preceding the honor with touching words: "Facing addiction and fighting for sobriety is a very personal battle, one that Matthew fought without the luxury of a moment's privacy. Yet he faced the reality of his situation with his characteristic resilience, stamina, and grace."

August 2015: Jennifer Aniston's wedding

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox at the premiere of Cox's film, 'Just Before I Go,' in 2015. Angela Weiss/Getty

Although there's no public photographic evidence, Cox was Aniston's real-life maid of honor at her wedding to Justin Theroux! The two, who announced their separation in Feb. 2018, were married in the backyard of their Bel Air mansion, and Cox was said to be the last guest to leave the celebration.

February 2016: NBC's Must-See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows

Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and Jennifer Aniston on a panel for 'Must-See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows'. NBC

Although Perry was unable to attend, absent while on a stint in London for his play *The End of Longing*, the rest of the *Friends* cast reunited for NBC's *Must-See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows*, to honor the legendary director of their sitcom (and many more), for directing his 1,000th episode of television.

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February 2018: Jennifer Aniston's 49th birthday

Courteney Cox (bottom right) and Jennifer Aniston (top right) among friends celebrating Aniston's 49th birthday. Aleen Keshishian/Instagram

A year older, but still just as flawless as her first day on screen! To celebrate Aniston's special day, Cox hosted an intimate, private gathering at her Malibu home for her longtime best friend.

April 2018: Chanel and the Natural Resources Defense Council's "Our Majestic Oceans" benefit in Malibu

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox at Chanel and the Natural Resources Defense Council's 'Our Majestic Oceans' benefit in Malibu in 2018. Rich Fury/Getty

The best-friend duo arrived in coordinated ensembles to the exclusive benefit dinner to recognize the Natural Resources Defense Council's wildlife and ocean protection initiatives over the years. Ron Meyer, then vice chairman of NBCUniversal, hosted the event, complete with a view of the Pacific Ocean from his Malibu estate.

April 2019: Instagram

Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox sharing a laugh during a hangout in 2019. Courteney Cox/Instagram

Cox gave a sweet shoutout to Kudrow via her Instagram after a Saturday night hangout in 2019.

September 2019: 25 Words or Less

Courteney Cox, Meredith Vieira, and Lisa Kudrow on the game show '25 Words or Less'. Fox Television Distribution

Monica's competitive spirit showed up when Cox and Kudrow appeared on the game show *25 Words or Less*. Cox was confident she could get her teammates to guess the answers in 14 words or less — and came awfully close.

October 2019: Jennifer Aniston joins Instagram

(Clockwise from lower left) Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Jennifer Aniston in an Instagram photo shared by Aniston in 2019. Jennifer Aniston/Instagram

Aniston finally joined Instagram in October 2019, and her first post was this sweet photo of the cast all together. "And now we're Instagram FRIENDS too," Aniston wrote in the caption.

November 2019: Friendsgiving

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux, Courteney Cox, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Will Arnett among friends celebrating Friendsgiving in 2019. Justin Theroux/ Instagram

Aniston's ex-husband Justin Theroux shared an epic group selfie from the actress' annual Friendsgiving dinner, with Cox in attendance along with Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Will Arnett.

January 2020: A night out

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Lisa Kudrow having a night out in 2020. Jennifer Aniston/Instagram

Aniston took to Instagram again to document another reunion, when Cox and Kudrow joined her for a gals' night out. "Hi from the girls across the hall," her caption read.

September 2020: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards

Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Courteney Cox appearing via webcam at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2020. ABC via Getty Images

*The Morning Show* scored eight Emmy nominations for its first season, including an Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nod for Aniston. Aniston started the evening setting the Emmy stage afire with host Jimmy Kimmel, but by the end of the night, she was back home with her friends Cox and Kudrow when her category was up in the run of the awards show.

May 2021: Friends: The Reunion

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc chatting in 'Friends: The Reunion'.

Terence Patrick/HBO Max

All six cast members officially reunited for a Max special in 2021, 17 years after the finale. Hosted by James Corden, the 104-minute event featured Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer revisiting the old sets, reminiscing, and taking in the impact the show has had around the world.

June 2021: Carpool Karaoke

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and James Corden (with David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc in back/obstructed from view) on the Warner Bros. studio lot on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden'.

The Late Late Show with James Corden/CBS

A month after the reunion, Corden released a new Carpool Karaoke video featuring the friends singing — what else? — "I'll Be There for You" as he drove them around the Warner Bros. studio lot.

April 2022: New merch!

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox wearing 'Friends Forever' shirts in 2022.

Jennifer Aniston/Instagram

Aniston and Cox reunited in 2022 to promote new *Friends*-themed merchandise, partnering with Americares and EBMRF. Each wore a "Friends Forever" T-shirt in the Instagram post.

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