Lisa Kudrow reveals surprising moment she was mistaken for star singer

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29 May 2026 • 9:43 PM MYT
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Lisa Kudrow reveals surprising moment she was mistaken for star singer

  • Lisa Kudrow, star of Friends, shared a humorous anecdote about being mistaken for Dionne Warwick by a fan during the height of her sitcom fame.
  • In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kudrow said a hostess confidently identified her as the singer, much to her surprise and amusement.
  • Kudrow found the mix-up “the funniest thing ever”, despite her initial reaction of “She doesn’t know who I am?”
  • She recently told The Independent that she felt overlooked during her time on Friends, revealing that “certain parts” of her talent agency referred to her as “the sixth Friend”.
  • Kudrow went on to star in mockumentary The Comeback, which returned for a third series earlier this year.

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