It’s been over two decades since they handed back the keys to that iconic purple apartment, but the cast of Friends are still living large.
The hit sitcom, which ran from 1994 to 2004, followed the lives of six friends — Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross — navigating life, love, and careers in New York City.
Thanks to a clever salary negotiation, the cast each pocketed a staggering $US1 million ($A1.5 million) per episode for the final two seasons.
Even after the series went off the air, the actors continued to receive substantial earnings, with each cast member reportedly making $US20 million ($A30.5 million) a year in royalties.
With their massive fortunes, these six friends have built property portfolios that could make your eyes water.
Could we BE any more jealous?
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Friends ran from 1994 to 2004.
From mega-mansions to sprawling ranches, here’s a peek at the homes of the cast of Friends.
Matthew Perry
Estimated Net Worth at time of passing: $US120 million ($A185 million)
Before his death in 2023, Matthew Perry had a rollercoaster ride of real estate dealings that saw him trade sprawling mansions for a more modest cottage.
The actor, who died at the age of 54, snagged a 280sq m cottage in Los Angeles for $US6 million ($A9.4 million) in 2020, New York Post[4] reports.
This downsizing endeavour was a stark departure from his previous Malibu abode, a sprawling 510sq m oceanfront property, which he listed around the same time he acquired the cottage.
The Malibu mansion ultimately sold for $US13.1 million ($A20 million) five years ago.
Perry also owned a lavish 854sq m Los Angeles penthouse, which he bought in 2017 for $US20 million ($A32 million).
He initially listed the “mansion in the sky” for a whopping $US35 million ($A53 million), but sold it in 2021 for $US21.6 million ($A33.1 million).
Perry’s final dwelling, located in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, sold almost one year after he died for $US8.55 million (A$12.8 million).
Matthew Perry bought and sold a lot of property before his death.
Matthew Perry’s former Malibu home he had owned for nearly a decade. Picture: Realtor via Anthony Barcelo
Months before his death, the Fools Rush In star bought a Los Angeles residence in June 2023 for about $US5 million ($A8 million).
The home sold in 2024, the final sale price and identity of the buyer are not yet known.
That same year, Perry’s will revealed he listed his father, John Perry, and mother, Suzanne Morrison, as beneficiaries of his will alongside his half-sibling, Caitlin Morrison, and ex-girlfriend Rachel Dunn, Page Six[5] reports.
At the time, the 17 Again actor indicated in his will that any children he had would not be entitled to access his estate. He never ended up having any kids.
According to the filing, he held $1.03 million ($A1.57 million) in personal property “not limited to jewellery, furniture and furnishings, works of art and automobiles”.
Perry named Lisa Ferguson and Robin Ruzan to co-execute his $US1 million ($A1.5 million) estate in his Alvy Singer Living Trust, which he coincidentally named after Woody Allen’s Annie Hall character.
The Pacific Palisades house in which Perry died was sold last year for $US8.55m in an off-market deal. Picture: Sotheby’s International Realty
The Friends star bought the residence just a few months before his death. Picture: Realtor
David Schwimmer
Estimated Net Worth: $US120 million ($A184 million)
From Ross Geller’s nerdy apartment to a custom-built NYC townhouse, David Schwimmer’s property journey has been anything but boring.
In 1998, the actor and director paid $US425,000 ($A651,000) for a loft in Chicago. He sold the condo for $US965,000 ($A1.4 million) in 2020.
In 2001, Schwimmer bought $US5.6 million ($A8.5 million) for a nine bedroom mansion in the exclusive neighbourhood of Hancock Park in Los Angeles.
The house features five fireplaces, a library, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm alum offloaded the property in 2012 for just under $US8.9 million ($A13.6 million).
David Schwimmer’s property journey has been anything but boring.
David Schwimmer bought this East Village townhouse and demolished it. Picture: Supplied
Schwimmer’s primary residence has been a townhouse in Manhattan’s East Village. He snapped up the property in 2010 for $US3.9 million ($A5.9 million).
The home purchase became controversial when the Band of Brothers star demolished the building to construct a five-storey, brick townhouse.
At the time, neighbours were furious at the actor, saying he’s just another greedy celebrity wrecking the character of the neighbourhood in order to build a modern monstrosity.
“All the new people are yuppie transients. If I see David Schwimmer on the street, I’ll be sure to give him my two cents!” said Charlett Hobart, a retired independent contractor who has lived on the block for the past 37 years told the New York Post[6].
“People who have been living here a long time don’t like new people coming in and tearing down old buildings,” she explained.
Jennifer Aniston
Estimated Net Worth: $US320 million ($A490 million)
Arguably the show’s biggest breakout star, Jennifer Aniston is also a property mogul with an eye for stunning design.
During her marriage to Brad Pitt, The Morning Wars star co-purchased a Beverly Hills home for about $US13 million ($A19.9 million).
The pair renovated the property several times over the years, including a multimillion-dollar tennis court, five bedrooms, a formal dining room, and a pub style bar area.
The couple sold the home for $US28 million ($A42.9 million) following their 2005 divorce.
Jennifer Aniston is also a property mogul with an eye for stunning design.
During her marriage to Brad Pitt, Aniston co-purchased a Beverly Hills home for about $US13m. Picture: Getty
In 2006, Aniston splashed out $US13.5 million ($A20.6 million) on a hillside Beverly Hills mansion.
The Golden Globe winner spent several millions of dollars transforming the home into a Bali-inspired retreat complete with koi ponds in the living room, heated floors out on the lanai, and tall stone entrances.
She sold this house in 2011 for $US38 million ($A58 million).
The same year, Aniston bought two condos in New York City’s West Village for $US7 million ($A10.7 million).
The TV star planned to combine the spacious apartments into a penthouse but privacy concerns over paparazzi led her to sell them at a loss for $US6.5 million ($A9.9 million) a year later.
Her main pad has been a jaw-dropping four bedroom mansion in Bel Air she snapped up in 2012 for $US20.1 million ($A30.5 million).
The sprawling estate features a gym, swimming pool, separate guesthouse, and private vineyard.
Aniston’s main residence is in Bel Air. Picture: Getty
In 2022, the Horrible Bosses actress forked out $US14.8 million ($A22 million) for Oprah Winfrey’s old residence in the star-studded enclave of Montecito, California.
Her neighbours are Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Ariana Grande.
Per a New York Post 2022 report[7], the Mediterranean-style abode spans 1.03 acres and features ocean views.
Images obtained by Realtor in March revealed The Switch actress was carrying out extensive renovations on her farmhouse property.
Photos showed the dwelling had undergone a stunning overhaul, which included the addition of a new pool area.
Those images revealed construction was very near completion, suggesting Aniston might have since moved into the dwelling.
But she has not yet revealed whether she plans to use the Montecito abode as a full-time residence or a weekend getaway.
The home is nestled in the Hollywood hot spot of Montecito. Picture: Google
Courteney Cox
Estimated Net Worth: $US150 million ($A230 million)
Much like her famously clean-freak character Monica Geller, Courteney Cox has a meticulous eye for detail.
Cox resides in a hilltop home in Malibu, California she bought in 2007 for $US17.15 million ($A26.2 million).
It boasts a swimming pool, two acres of garden, tennis courts, stunning sea views and guest cottages.
Over the years, Cox has been a savvy property flipper, buying and selling several other homes in Beverly Hills and Bel Air.
In 2001, the Scream actress bought a Malibu house for $US10 million ($A15.3 million). She sold the property for $US27 million ($A41 million) in 2007.
Courteney Cox has a meticulous eye for detail.
The Scream actress sold her Malibu house for $US27 million in 2007. Picture: Getty
Cox and then husband David Arquette purchased a five-bedroom residence in Beverly Hills in 2004 for $5.45 million ($A8.3 million).
When their 2013 divorce was finalised, Cox and Arquette listed the estate on the market for $US19.5 million ($A29.8 million).
The home was sold to music producer Dr. Luke in 2014 for $US18 million ($A27.5 million)
For over a decade, Cox owned two units in the celebrity-filled Sierra Towers building in West Hollywood.
The actress bought the units for about $US5 million ($A7.6 million), which were both on the 25th floor.
Cox sold one of the units in August 2020 for $US2.9 million ($A4.4 million). She offloaded the second unit in December 2022 for $US4.5 million ($A6.9 million).
Both apartments were purchased by Cox’s next-door neighbour, socialite Angelique Soave, who reportedly now owns half of the building’s 25th floor.
The exterior of the Sierra Towers building in West Hollywood. Picture: RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images
Lisa Kudrow
Estimated Net Worth: $US130 million ($A200 million)
Lisa Kudrow has owned several mansions, most-notably in the Los Angeles area.
Her primary residence for decades has been a home in Beverly Hills, which she bought way back in 1996 for $US1.9 million ($A3 million).
While she keeps the property largely out of the spotlight, she has also made shrewd investments elsewhere.
In 2001, the Mad About You alum purchased $US2.4 million ($A3.6 million) to buy a second Beverly Hills home.
In April 2017, Kudrow sold a penthouse in Park City, Utah, for $US3.6 million ($A5.5 million). It is not known how much she spent on the home.
Lisa Kudrow has owned several mansions.
In April 2017, Kudrow sold a penthouse in Park City, Utah, for $US3.6m. Picture: Supplied
It is not known how much she spent on the home. Picture: Supplied
Matt LeBlanc
Estimated Net Worth: $US85 million ($A130 million)
“How you doing?” Well, it appears Matt LeBlanc, whose character, Joey, was famous for that line, is doing pretty good splitting his time between a swanky LA base and a massive country ranch.
The Lost in Space star owns two side-by-side homes in Encino, California, and a ranch in Santa Ynez, California, that he bought in 2002.
In 2007, LeBlanc purchased a house in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles for $US7.4 million ($A11.3 million).
The former Top Gear host moved out of the home in 2012 and rented it for $US13,000 ($A19,900) per month, according to real estate listings.
He sold the property in 2017 for slightly under $US8.8 million ($A13.4 million).
Matt LeBlanc splits his time between a swanky LA base and a massive country ranch.
LeBlanc sold a Pacific Palisades house in 2017 for slightly under $US8.8 million. Picture: Supplied
Parts of this story first appeared in the New York Post[8] and Page Six[9] and were republished with permission.
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