Acquaintance
Michel Stern never imagined that he would meet his future wife under such unusual circumstances.
Since childhood, he saw himself in big business, and after studying he became a promising specialist in the field of advertising. When this happened in his homeland, a guy from France decided to move to the USA in order to conquer this country. After a very short time, he showed himself to be a true Frenchman. A young actress with an attractive appearance fell into his soul, and he began to court her. She lived in an apartment with a stern and incredibly serious neighbor named Lisa. This is how Michel first met his future wife.
Ancestor genealogy show
Kudrow has clearer plans and prospects for the Family Bloodline project, which is a large-scale documentary series for NBC. The show was supposed to end, but now Kudrow hopes for its restoration. Alternative options for continuing production were also considered, but all of them do not correspond to the full concept of the series, which does not fit into the narrow format of online presentation on services like Zoom.
Also preparing for release is a highly ambitious Netflix series, Space Force, starring Lisa Kudrow. According to the plot, she will have to play the role of the wife of the main character, played by Steve Carell.
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A girl's life before they met
Lisa Kudrow has Belarusian roots on her father's side. Grandparents immigrated from Belarus to the United States, where they previously lived in a small village near Minsk. At the age of sixteen, the girl had a strong complex about her appearance, and therefore underwent plastic surgery during this period. Lisa herself talks about that period with a smile and compares herself to Baba Yaga. The reason for this step was the too large hooked nose. This was the only operation in her life, because then she was sure that only rhinoplasty could save the situation with her appearance. The girl did not study to be an actor at all, as is often the case. She has a bachelor's degree in a complex science called biopsychology. Among her hobbies, she notes entertainment on the Internet, as well as traveling around France. She considers Marilyn Monroe to be her role model, and she is still firmly convinced of this.
Start of relationship and marriage
At the beginning of his novel, Michel Stern could not even imagine that he would begin to build a relationship with the neighbor of that young actress. Since childhood, Lisa was sure that a woman should have only one man in her life, and therefore she behaved as seriously as possible. Michel remembers these moments with a smile, because his French nature whispered to him about completely different life principles. The affair with an attractive girl lasted for some time, but did not develop further. Michel was forced to look for his next passion. This was not difficult, since he was handsome and unusually charming. Therefore, he enjoyed enviable success among women. This time, Michel did not start a short-term romance with another beauty. Instead, he switches to Lisa Kudrow, who by all appearances showed indifference to his radiant person. At the time they met, the girl had not yet become the star of one of the most popular American TV series, but the loving Frenchman saw something in her. Their relationship received a logical continuation in 1995, and it was then that their marriage took place.
Filmography[ | ]
Movies[ | ]
Year | Title in Russian | Title in English | Role | Notes |
1991 | Unborn child | The Unborn | Louise | |
1992 | In the fire of passion | In the Heat of Passion | Bank employee | |
1992 | Dance with death | Dance with Death | Milli | |
1994 | In the Heat of Passion 2: Unfaithful | In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful | Bank employee | |
1995 | Crazy Nanny | The Crazysitter | Adrienne Wexler-Jones | |
1996 | Mother | Mother | Linda | |
1997 | Romy and Michelle at the alumni meeting | Romy and Michele's High School Reunion | Michelle Weinberg | Nominated—Sputnik Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Dance |
1997 | Girls from the office | Clockwatchers | Paula | |
1997 | Hacks | Hacks | woman | Cameo |
1998 | The opposite of sex | The Opposite of Sex | Lucia Deliry | Boston Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress New York Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress National Board of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress Nomination—Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress Supporting Role Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Teen Choice Award—Best Scene Stealer Nominated—American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
1999 | Analyze this | Analyze This | Laura McNamara Sobel | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress Nomination - American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2000 | Lights out | Hanging Up | Maddie Mosel | Teen Choice Award - Best Scene Stealer |
2000 | Lucky numbers | Lucky Numbers | Crystal | |
2001 | Guy anywhere | All Over the Guy | Marie | |
2001 | Doctor Dolittle 2 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Ava | Voice acting |
2002 | Barking | Bark! | Dr. Darla | |
2002 | Analyze that | Analyze That | Laura McNamara Sobel | |
2003 | Marcy X | Marci X | Marcy Field | |
2003 | Wonderland | Wonderland | Sharon Holmes | |
2005 | Rules of Sex 2: Happy End | Happy Endings | Mamie | |
2007 | Kablui | Kabluey | Leslie | Nomination - Sputnik Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical |
2007 | PS I love you | PS I Love You | Denise | |
2009 | Hotel for dogs | Hotel for Dogs | Lois | |
2009 | Oxide | Powder Blue | Sally | |
2009 | Paper man | Paper Man | Claire Dunn | |
2009 | Bandslam | Bandslam | Karen Barton | |
2009 | Love and other circumstances | Love and Other Impossible Pursuits | Caroline | Also executive producer |
2010 | Excellent student of easy behavior | Easy A | Mrs Griffith | |
2014 | Neighbours. On the warpath | Neighbors | Dean Carol Gladstone | |
2016 | Girl on the train | The Girl on the Train | Martha | |
2016 | Neighbours. On the warpath 2 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Dean Carol Gladstone | |
2017 | Table No. 19 | Table 19 | Bina Capp | |
2019 | That's another couple | Long Shot | Catherine |
Television[ | ]
Year | Title in Russian | Title in English | Role | Notes |
1989 | Funny company | Cheers | Emily | 1 episode |
1989 | Married to the Mafia | Married to the Mob | Pilot | |
1990 | Newhart | Newhart | Seda | 1 episode |
1990 | Life goes on | Life Goes On | Stella | 1 episode |
1991 | Murder in the High Places | Murder in High Places | Miss Stitch | TV movie |
1992 | Room for two | Room for Two | woman | 1 episode |
1992—1999 | Crazy about you | Mad About You | Ursula Buffay | 24 episodes Nominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Comedy Series (1995) Nominated - American Comedy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (1999) |
1993 | Flying Blind | Flying Blind | Amy | 1 episode |
1993 | Bean | Bob | Katie Fleisher | 3 episodes |
1993—1994 | Trainer | Coach | Lauren | 2 episodes |
1994—2004 | Friends | Friends | Phoebe Buffay / Ursula Buffay | Regular role, 238 episodes Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1998) Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2000) Satellite Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (2001) Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Comedy Series (1996) American Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress on Television (2000) Nominated - Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1995, 1997) , 1999-2001) Nomination - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Miniseries, Television Series or Movie (1996) Nomination - Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (1996, 1999, 2004) Nomination - Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (2002) Nomination - Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Comedy Series (1999-2004) Nomination - Teen Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series ( 2002) Nomination - American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television (1996, 1999, 2001) |
1996 | Hope and Gloria | Hope & Gloria | Phoebe Buffay | 1 episode |
1998 | The Simpsons | The Simpsons | Alex Whitney | Voice acting, episode "Lard of the Dance" |
1998-1999 | Hercules | Hercules | Aphrodite | Voice acting, 4 episodes |
2001 | King of the Hill | King of the Hill | Marjorie Pittman | Voice acting, 1 episode |
2001 | Bulka's tips | Blue's Clues | doctor | Voice acting, 1 episode |
2005 | Father of the Pride | Father of the Pride | Foo-lin | Voice acting, 1 episode |
2005, 2014 - present time | Return | The Comeback | Valerie Cherish | Regular role, 13 episodes, also executive producer and writer Gracie Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2006) Nominated - Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2006, 2015) Nominated - Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical (2006) Nominated - Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (2015) |
2006 | American Dad! | American Dad! | ghost of christmas | Voice acting, 1 episode |
2010 | Cougar Town | Cougar Town | Dr. Emmy Evans | 1 episode |
2010 - present time | Family pedigree | Who Do You Think You Are? | presenter | Also executive producer Nominated—Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program (2012) |
2011 - present time | Internet therapy | Web Therapy | Fiona Wallis | Regular role, also executive producer and writer Nominated—Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Action Special (2012) |
2013 | Scandal | Scandal | Congresswoman Josephine Marcus | Season 3 |
2015 | BoJack Horseman | BoJack Horseman | Wanda Pierce | Voice acting, 7 episodes |
2020 | Space Force | Space Force | Maggie Naird | Season 1 |
Some facts from life
Many fans of the series became interested in who Michel Stern played in Friends, but in fact he was not involved in the filming. This masterpiece of cinema appeared on the screens a year before he and Lisa started a family. The actress admits that at the time they met, she was not ready for a relationship with a man. She considered herself a strange person; her behavior could not be called natural. She always looked at Michel with caution, and that is why she seemed so serious. She entered into a conversation with him quite reluctantly and did it only for the sake of her neighbor, with whom the guy was then in a relationship. Only six years later the first spark slipped between them. The next two years became trials for Michel, because Lisa refused intimacy until her wedding night. But the couple overcame these difficulties.
Prospects for the renewal of “Friends”
Perhaps one of the most anticipated projects involving Kudrow is a possible continuation of the popular 90s series. Filming of the special had to be stopped due to the coronavirus. The actress said that there was an idea to transfer filming to an online format, but ultimately they abandoned it.
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Kudrow currently does not know what the prospects for the series will be - at least there is no news regarding the resumption of filming. However, the actress who plays Phoebe Buffay mentions August and September of this year as a possible time to restore the production process.
The actress immediately emphasized that it was important for her to maintain the principles of social distancing during filming. In the current climate, it is quite difficult to imagine the entire famous cast of Friends on one couch, but if this happens, it will only be after careful testing of the actors.
One way or another, Kudrow is confident that the series will be renewed. The only question is the specific timing and subtleties of the format.
Children in marriage
In the biography of Michel Stern, marriage means a lot, because a happy family life is a strong incentive for further activity. After the wedding, the couple began to appear together at any events. They looked very happy. In 1998, their baby Julian was born, in whom his parents doted on him. Michel showed himself to be an exemplary father, which Lisa mentioned more than once. Michelle Stern and the series “Friends” can be said to be connected, because Lisa’s pregnancy served as a reason for plot changes. In the film, Phoebe (Kudrow's character) agreed to become a surrogate mother. According to the plot, the reason for this was the inability of brother Frank’s wife to become pregnant due to age-related problems. In many episodes she appeared with a round belly, and the audience had no idea that the actress was really expecting a boy. It is worth noting that the couple wanted to give the world a second baby. But Lisa and Michelle decided to wait.
Lisa Kudrow now
The filmography of the actress and producer continues to be replenished with new works. In 2020, Lisa Kudrow's repertoire increased by three roles in the projects Angie Tribeca, The Girl on the Train, and Table No. 19.
In the same year, Lisa appeared in the supporting cast of the comedy “Neighbors.” On the warpath 2." The topic of the relationship between students and those who have only recently joined the ranks of young fathers and mothers turned out to be a pressing one, so two years after the appearance of the first part of the comedy in 2014, the second part was released.
Lisa Kudrow in the movie "Table No. 19"
In the same year, Lisa Kudrow began producing the series “Rebel Law,” dedicated to LGBT topics. The film's script is currently under development. In addition to new projects, Lisa’s plans include the revival of her favorite sitcom “Friends”. The plot will center around the life of the heroine Phoebe after her divorce. Negotiations are also underway with stars from the first film to appear in episodes.
2017 gave fans of Lisa Kudrow a meeting in a new format - the actress participated in the dubbing of the comedy cartoon “The Boss Baby.” The actress was accompanied by Hollywood stars Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Buscemi, and Tobey Maguire. In less than a year, the animated comedy grossed $500 million, which prompted the creators to start working on the second part of the story. Fans of Lisa Kudrow hope that there will be a place for their favorite actress in the new film.
Couple nowadays
Most people are accustomed to the fact that in the film and business industries, famous people rarely stay married for long, but Michelle and Lisa are a unique exception. Their marriage is already more than twenty years old, and they continue to say that they cannot live without each other. In their photographs together, they prove this with their happy appearance. The reason for their successful marriage is that they were able to overcome all obstacles together. Michel won an unapproachable girl, stayed in a relationship with her until marriage without intimacy. Lisa, despite the fact that her boyfriend had previously had an affair with her friend, went against her principles and gave him a chance.