Trending Now - Lisa Kudrow Critiques Modern Sitcoms for Playing it Safe With Humor

WHO:

Deadline - Lisa Kudrow, actress known for her role in "Friends"

Variety - Lisa Kudrow, actress known for her role in "Friends"

WHAT:

Deadline - Kudrow stated that she doesn't have much interest in modern multi-camera comedies.

Variety - Kudrow expressed that new sitcoms are "too afraid" to make jokes that make audiences "uncomfortable."

Variety - Kudrow mentioned that she is “not drawn” to new multi-camera sitcoms.

WHEN:

Deadline - Kudrow made her comments while promoting the return of "The Comeback" in 2026.

Variety - Kudrow's remarks were part of a recent Interview Magazine profile in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Kudrow believes that the lack of risk in humor in new sitcoms is due to a fear of making audiences uncomfortable.

HOW:

Deadline - Kudrow suggested that the quality of humor in multi-camera comedies has changed, indicating a shift away from bold comedic statements.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 21:06 UTC)

Lisa Kudrow, the beloved actress known for her role in "Friends," recently shared her thoughts on modern multi-camera comedies while promoting the return of "The Comeback." In a profile with Interview Magazine, she expressed that she is not drawn to new sitcoms, which she feels are too afraid to make audiences uncomfortable with their humor. Kudrow suggested that this shift in comedic quality reflects a broader trend away from bold comedic statements in today's television landscape.