The ‘Friends’ Cast Still Makes Millions—Here’s How Much They’ve Earned Since the Finale

The ensemble of “Friends” may have concluded their iconic series over two decades ago, yet the financial rewards continue to flow abundantly. Renowned stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, the late Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer are said to earn approximately $20 million annually from syndication and streaming royalties, a lucrative arrangement that has persisted for nearly ten years post-series finale, as reported by USA Today. This ongoing financial success is attributed to a strategic deal established in 2000, where the actors negotiated a percentage of syndication profits. Consequently, “Friends” has remained a monumental revenue generator through global reruns and various streaming services. Given its enduring popularity, “Friends” has solidified itself as a prized asset for Warner Bros., yielding about $1 billion yearly from rerun licensing, DVD sales, and streaming rights, including on HBO Max, noted People Magazine. The show's original run spanned from 1994 to 2004, featuring 236 episodes with a reunion special airing on HBO Max in 2021.