Lisa Kudrow, an actress, comedian, writer, and producer, has significantly impacted the entertainment industry with her versatile acting skills and memorable performances. Best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the iconic TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Kudrow has also starred in numerous successful movies, including Neighbors, The Boss Baby, and Easy A, to name a few, showcasing her talent and contributing to their box office success.
From comedy to drama, Lisa Kudrow has proven her ability to captivate audiences and bring characters to life. Her movies and TV shows have collectively grossed over $7 Billion worldwide.
10 Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – $108.7 Million
In the 2016 comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Lisa Kudrow reprised her role as Dean Carol Gladstone. The film follows a couple, played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, who must deal with a new sorority that moves in next door. With a budget of $35 million, the movie received mixed reviews from critics but grossed a substantial $108.7 million worldwide.
9 Hotel For Dogs – $122.3 Million
In the 2009 family comedy Hotel for Dogs, Kudrow played Lois Scudder, the foster mother of the film’s young protagonists. The movie tells the story of two siblings who secretly transform an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs. Produced on a budget of $35 million, Hotel for Dogs received mixed reviews but became a major box office success, earning $122.3 million worldwide, according to The Numbers.
8 The Boss Baby: Family Business – $146.2 Million
Lisa Kudrow lent her voice to the character of Tina Templeton in the 2021 animated comedy The Boss Baby: Family Business. The film, a sequel to the 2017 hit The Boss Baby, follows the Templeton brothers as they team up with their now-adult sister to stop an evil genius. Despite mixed reviews, the movie grossed $146.2 million worldwide on a budget of $82 million.
7 P.S. I Love You – $156.8 Million
In the 2007 romantic drama P.S. I Love You, Kudrow portrayed Denise Hennessey, a close friend of the main character, Holly, played by Hilary Swank. Based on the novel by Cecelia Ahern, the film follows a young widow who discovers that her late husband left her a series of letters to help her cope with her grief. With a budget of $30 million, P.S. I Love You received generally negative reviews but became a major box office success, earning $156.8 million worldwide as per IMDB.
6 The Girl On The Train – $174.2 Million
Lisa Kudrow appeared as Martha in the 2016 psychological thriller The Girl on the Train, based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins. The film follows an alcoholic divorcee, played by Emily Blunt, who becomes entangled in a missing person’s investigation. Produced on a budget of $45 million, the movie received mixed to positive reviews and grossed an impressive $174.2 million worldwide.
5 Dr. Dolittle 2 – $176.1 Million
In the 2001 family comedy Dr. Dolittle 2, Kudrow voiced the character of Ava, a female bear. The film, a sequel to the 1998 hit Dr. Dolittle, follows the titular doctor, played by Eddie Murphy, as he tries to save a forest from destruction. With a budget of $70 million, Dr. Dolittle 2 received mixed to negative reviews but was a considerable box office success, earning $176.1 million worldwide.
4 Analyze This – $176.8 Million
Lisa Kudrow starred as Laura MacNamara Sobel in the 1999 crime comedy Analyze This. The film follows a mob boss, played by Robert De Niro, who seeks therapy from a psychiatrist, played by Billy Crystal. Produced on a budget of $30 million, Analyze This was well-received by critics with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 69% Fresh and grossed $176.8 million worldwide with over $106.8 Million coming from the domestic box office.
3 Neighbors – $270.9 Million
In the 2014 comedy Neighbors, Kudrow played Dean Carol Gladstone, a role she would later reprise in the sequel. The film follows a couple, played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, who are forced to deal with a fraternity that moves in next door. With a budget of $18 million, Neighbors was a critical and commercial success, earning a phenomenal $270.9 million worldwide.
2 The Boss Baby – $527.9 Million
In the 2017 animated comedy The Boss Baby, Lisa Kudrow voiced the character of Janice Templeton, the mother of the film’s young protagonist. The movie follows a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby who collaborates with his older brother to stop an evil CEO. Produced on a budget of $125 million, The Boss Baby received mixed reviews but was a roaring box office success. It grossed $527.9 million worldwide and made it the highest-grossing movie of Lisa Kudrow.
1 F.R.I.E.N.D.S – $4.8 Billion
Lisa Kudrow’s most iconic role is undoubtedly that of Phoebe Buffay in the hit TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S The show aired from 1994 to 2004 and followed the lives of six friends living in New York City. Kudrow’s portrayal of the quirky and lovable Phoebe earned her critical acclaim and a massive fan following. The show was such a roaring success and cultural phenomenon that all the lead actors, including Kudrow, were paid a whopping $1 Million per episode by the last season. While the show’s box office numbers are not applicable, it is worth noting that F.R.I.E.N.D.S has generated an estimated $4.8 billion in revenue through syndication and merchandise sales to the producers and over $1.4 Billion in earnings for the actors, cementing its place as one of the most successful TV shows of all time as per Collider.
Throughout her career, Lisa Kudrow has demonstrated her incredible range as an actress, contributing to the success of numerous movies and TV shows. The Boss Baby stands out as the highest-grossing Lisa Kudrow movie to date, while F.R.I.E.N.D.S stands out as her highest-grossing TV show with a staggering figure of $4.8 Billion.
Sources – Collider, Rotten Tomatoes, The Numbers, IMDB
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