Matthew Perry recalls the major condition Julia Roberts had for her guest appearance on Friends. 'Not only did Julia agree to do the show, but she also sent me a gift: bagels — lots and lots of bagels.'
Friends star Matthew Perry reveals Julia Roberts' condition for guest starring in the series. The NBC sitcom ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, starring Perry as Chandler, Courteney Cox as Monica, David Schwimmer as Ross, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel, Matt LeBlanc as Joey, and Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe. The popular series enjoyed a massive effect on pop culture and has since found a second life on streaming, bringing a new generation into the fold.
"Julia had been offered the post-Super Bowl episode in season 2, and she would only do the show if she could be in my story line. Let me say that again — she would only do the show if she could be in my story line. But first, I had to woo her." Her reply was that if I adequately explained quantum physics to her, she'd agree to be on the show. Wow. First of all, I'm in an exchange with the woman for whom lipstick was invented, and now I have to hit the books.