Let’s talk about one of the most beloved actresses from the iconic TV series Friends, Lisa Kudrow. You know her as the quirky Phoebe Buffay, but there’s so much more to Lisa than her time on that beloved show. One of the most fascinating parts of her life is her relationship with her husband, Michel Stern. This couple tied the knot back in 1995, just a year after Lisa became a household name thanks to the Emmy-winning series. Keep reading to uncover the details of Lisa’s love story and get to know the man behind the curtain.
How Did Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern Meet?
Now, the story of how Lisa and Michel found each other is as unique as it gets. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, but it was certainly something special. When they first crossed paths in the ‘80s, Michel was dating Lisa’s roommate. Can you imagine that? Lisa recalls the moment vividly, sharing with Daily Mail, "I was living with a French girl, and he had just moved here, and they were dating when we first met.”
But Lisa, ever the polite one, didn’t let her initial feelings get in the way. She says, "I saw him and thought, ‘Well, he’s the perfect man and it’s all ruined because now they’re together and I can’t [make a play for him].’” Talk about having good manners, right? Thankfully, fate had other plans for these two. Two months later, the relationship between Lisa’s roommate and Michel ended, but it would take another six years before Lisa and Michel would reconnect and realize their feelings went beyond friendship.
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Fast forward six years, and Lisa and Michel found themselves reconnecting. This time, their friendship blossomed into something much deeper. They started dating and eventually decided to take the next step, tying the knot in 1995. Since then, their relationship has been nothing short of rock solid. Lisa has always been open about her commitment to making their marriage work, saying, "When [Michel and I] decided to get married, we understood: We’re not promising to love each other forever because you can’t do that, but we are promising to work on whatever problems come up.”
She continued, "We’re committed to our marriage working. It turns out after you have a history, there’s such a bond and love takes another shape. But, oh, I don’t want to jinx it — I’m superstitious!” Isn’t that just the sweetest thing?
While Michel may not make frequent appearances on Lisa’s social media, he has joined her for some high-profile events over the years, including the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and the premieres of her films Happy Endings and The Opposite Sex. It seems the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, which is totally understandable when you’re in the public eye.
Family Life: Do Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern Have Children?
Season 4 of Friends introduced fans to Lisa’s real-life pregnancy, cleverly woven into the storyline for her character, Phoebe Buffay. While Phoebe welcomed triplets on the show, Lisa gave birth to one adorable son in real life, Julian Murray Stern, born in 1998.
Even before Julian arrived, the Friends cast found a heartwarming way to include him in their pre-show ritual. Lisa shared with People in 2018, "The six of us would do a huddle backstage and just say, ‘All right, have a good show, love you, love you, love you, love you,’ and when I was pregnant, then they would say, ‘Have a great show, love you, love you — love you, little Julian!’” How sweet is that? They included her little fetus in the huddle, showing just how close-knit the cast was.
In May 2021, Julian graduated from the University of Southern California, and Lisa couldn’t have been prouder. She shared a rare photo with her son on Instagram at the big ceremony. To celebrate his birthday that same month, she posted a sweet photo tribute, revealing that they had a celebratory FaceTime call. It’s clear that Lisa and Michel have built a beautiful family life together, filled with love and support.
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