Friends cast net worth- who was the highest paid actor on friends?
Friends cast net worth continues to rise following their fame. The American sitcom has played 10 seasons which consist of 236 episodes. The show’s popularity started in 1994 and has continued to dominate the world screens.
The pay in 1994 was low, and it could hardly raise the Friends cast net worth. They were earning about $22,000, equivalent to about 20,000 euros. The cast earned $75,000 per episode (£94,000) for season 3, $85,000 for season 4, $100,000 per episode in seasons, and eventually $1,000,000 per episode for the season finale, thanks to formidable negotiation skills. Read on to find out who earns the most and if they still get a pay cheque from the sitcom.
Matt LeBlanc net worth $85 million (£80.30 million)
LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 15: “The V-Word” — When Andi’s doctor advises her to stop taking birth control pills, Adam and Andi disagree on an alternate option, on the season four premiere of MAN WITH A PLAN, Thursday, April 2 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Matt LeBlanc as Adam. (Photo by Eddy Chen/CBS via Getty Images)
Matt LeBlanc, alias Joey Tribbiani has an estimated $85 million (£75.50 million) as of 2022. Although he has been a TV host, actor, and producer on other shows, Friends has made considerable money. LeBlanc has been receiving money from the Friends episode from 1994 to 2022, which comes from syndication.
Matt Leblanc has made his fortune from the famed BBC show- Top Gear. He has been a cast in the Man with a Plan. Since then, he has appeared in other shows, such as Charlie’s Angels movies. Matt LeBlanc also appears in the comedy Lovesick, produced in 2014.
The net worth of Matt LeBlanc will rise as the episodes gain popularity. The number of Matt’s ardent followers is improving, as seen on the sitcom Friends. Besides being named the best series in 2004, the season finale has given them over 52.9 million viewers. The known actor will add more money than the one from Warner’s Bro earnings.
David Schwimmer net worth $120 million (£81.40 million)
David Schwimmer, aka Ross Geller, has an estimated worth of $120 million. He has been in the sitcom Friend, winning outstanding awards from Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and the best supporting actor in 1995. The exemplary performance has placed him in the hearts of his fans as the episode has 22 million views in the US. The famous actor and movie director has raked millions from the sitcom, just like Lisa and Matt LeBlanc.
Besides Friends, he has worked on other incredible project, such as being a voice actor in the Madagascar films. In 2006, he contributed to The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Some Girls movie. David Schwimmer has also played a role in the cast of Apt Pupil, kissing a Fool, Seven Nights, six days, 30 Rock, Entourage, and many more.
The renowned actor has made money since 2011, acting in Come Fly with Me. David Schwimmer was on American Crime Story as Robert Kardashian, a story emulating the OJ Simpson trial. He has acted on Intelligence, Feed the Beast, and Homecoming.
Matthew Perry net worth $120 million (£97.80 million)
Matthew Perry, alias Chandler Bing’s net worth is approximately $120 million (£97.80 million). He is a well-known actor who participated in all the 236 episodes. It means she has accrued payments from the beginning of the Friends to date. Besides, he scooped an Emmy nomination in 2002.
Perry has acquired wealth by participating in some films, series, and games. They include Go On, The Whole Nine Yards, Fools rush in, and Studio 60 on Sunset Strip. He has acted in 17 Again. These added more to the wealth he accumulated from the NBC sitcom Friends.
Despite being a loved actor, he has expanded to voice-over work and video games in Fallout: New Vegas. In 2011, he took a role of a co-writer, producer, and creator of Mr. Sunshine– a program that aired on ABC. Other paying roles include the NBC sitcom Go On and The Odd Couple.
Lisa Kudrow net worth $130 million (£122.80 million)
The net worth of Lisa Kudrow, alias Phoebe Buffay is estimated at $130 million (£122.80 million). According to Celebrity Net worth, the American actress has a decade in her acting career in the sitcom Friends. It has contributed to her wealth gain in the last 10 years.
Despite the number of years being an actor, she has a song Smelly Cat. Lisa has participated in other movies such as The Girl on the Train, Cheers, and Bob New Hart. Others include shows such as BoJack Horseman and Scandal. She was also instrumental in the sitcom Mad About you.
Quirky Phoebe Buffay contradicting character in Friends has won the hearts of fans. She claims to be vegetarian but consumes meat when pregnant. Also, she is seen in the movie advocating for fair animal treatment, yet she is putting on fur. This role saw her win an Emmy award.
Courteney Cox net worth $150 million (£122.30 million)
Courteney Cox, aka Monica Geller, is an American actress who is part of the Friends cast, with a net worth of $150 million in 2022. Besides an illustrious entertainment career at the Friends with the other crew, she has had a successful producer. She has also benefited financially from being part of the cast with Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, and Jennifer Aniston.
She continues to add more to her bank by contributing to roles in famous TV series such as Shameless, Cougar Town, and Modern Family. Courteney acted in these movies and series from 2009 to 2015.
Courteney was also signed in by the Ford Modelling Agency, among her first tasks. She is known for playing Michael J. Fox’s girlfriend in the sitcom Family Ties.
Cox also played Gale Weathers in another series- Scream. She is believed to have made over $88 million as salary in being part of Friends, leave alone the other royalties.
Jennifer Aniston net worth $320 million (£216.00 million)
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Aniston’s net worth is 320 million as of 2022. She has made her name from Friends and other films in Hollywood, making her the favorite for endorsements of up to 25 million per year. In 2003 she was the highest-paid actress globally, taking to the bank 21 million that year.
The first episode of Friends made her about $22,500 per episode. The total amount she made for that season was about $540,000. Besides making $960,000 as salary in the second year- she added about $40,000 when dating David Schwimmer. By the end of season 3, she made $1.87 million. Before adding the royalty’s cheque, the Friends made her about $90 million.
A contract with Warner Bros saw her pocket an additional 2% from the sales of every episode. She, together with the Friends cast, made about $20 million.
HBO recently signed a contract with the cast of Friends- to air the Friends reunion. They made approximately $2.5 million. Friends sitcom seems to have boosted the earnings of Jennifer.
Jennifer’s money has also been from movie earnings. She added about 75$ million (£70.87 million) from 1997 to 2011. She pocketed a whopping $10 million from the movie Just Go With It. Also, Murder Mystery is another movie that is among the most viewed. During this period of close to 14 years, she charged $8 million per movie.
Besides this, she has produced 44 movies, bringing close to $200 million in sales. It is not inclusive of the movies she had been the executive producer. Recently she has worked with Apple TV+ together with Reese Witherspoon- which they signed about $2 million per episode. It will see them make a revenue of $40 million each.
Jennifer Aniston bank is growing due to the high-value endorsements. She is working with Aveeno and Emirates, making her an eight-figure deal and 5 million from the Airlines in 2015. Also, Unilever bought Living proof, in which Jennifer owned a stake. She is a career woman, serving as the chief creative officer for Vital Proteins in 2020- meaning more money.
In September, she has continued to add more to her wealth by opening her haircare brand, LolaVie. With the number of followers, she has made- she could reach a billionaire status soon.
