The Friends cast net worth list in 2026 is led by Jennifer Aniston, with an estimated $320 million. Courteney Cox comes next at around $150 million, followed by Lisa Kudrow ($130 million), David Schwimmer ($120 million) and Matt LeBlanc ($85 million). Matthew Perry, who died in 2023, was worth an estimated $120 million.
Thirty years after Friends first aired, the six actors are still earning from it. The figures below are estimates from Celebrity Net Worth, updated in 2026 for most of the cast. Net worth numbers for celebrities are estimates and can vary widely between sources, so treat them as a guide.
Friends cast net worth at a glance
| Rank | Actor | Character | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Aniston | Rachel Green | $320 million |
| 2 | Courteney Cox | Monica Geller | About $150 million |
| 3 | Lisa Kudrow | Phoebe Buffay | $130 million |
| 4 | David Schwimmer | Ross Geller | $120 million |
| 5 | Matthew Perry | Chandler Bing | $120 million (at death) |
| 6 | Matt LeBlanc | Joey Tribbiani | $85 million |
How the Friends cast got so rich
Friends ran on NBC from 1994 to 2004, across 10 seasons and 236 episodes. The six actors famously negotiated as a group so that no one was paid more than the others. By seasons 9 and 10, each earned $1 million per episode, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The bigger money came later. From the later seasons, the cast had a share of the show’s backend, so they earn from reruns, syndication and streaming deals. Reports have put each actor’s yearly earnings from these residuals at around $20 million.
1. Jennifer Aniston: $320 million
Aniston is by far the richest of the six. After Rachel Green, she built a film career with hits such as Bruce Almighty, The Break-Up, We’re the Millers and Horrible Bosses, and later the Murder Mystery films on Netflix.
She now stars in and produces Apple TV’s The Morning Show, which reportedly pays her about $2 million per episode. Brand deals and her hair care company LolaVie add to her income. Celebrity Net Worth updated her figure in August 2026.
2. Courteney Cox: around $150 million
Cox followed Friends with the Scream horror series, where she plays reporter Gale Weathers, and the sitcom Cougar Town. She has also worked as a producer and director, and starred in the horror comedy Shining Vale.
Her figure has been estimated at around $150 million in recent years. Like the others, she still earns from Friends residuals.
3. Lisa Kudrow: $130 million
Kudrow has had the most varied career of the group. She co-created and starred in HBO’s The Comeback and the series Web Therapy, and appeared in films such as Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Easy A and Booksmart.
She also starred in Apple TV’s Time Bandits (2024). Her net worth estimate was raised to $130 million in 2026, up from $90 million in our earlier version.
4. David Schwimmer: $120 million
Schwimmer won praise for playing lawyer Robert Kardashian in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016). He has also directed films and TV episodes and voiced Melman the giraffe in the Madagascar films.
More recently he starred in the Disney+ series Goosebumps: The Vanishing (2025). His estimate now stands at $120 million.
5. Matthew Perry: $120 million at the time of his death
Matthew Perry died on 28 October 2023 at his Los Angeles home, at the age of 54. The medical examiner ruled that the main cause was the acute effects of ketamine. He had written openly about addiction in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
Five people, including two doctors and his personal assistant, were charged in 2024 and all pleaded guilty. Between December 2025 and May 2026 they were sentenced. Jasveen Sangha, the dealer called the “Ketamine Queen” by prosecutors, received 15 years in federal prison in April 2026. According to Celebrity Net Worth, much of Perry’s estate was held in a trust.
6. Matt LeBlanc: $85 million
LeBlanc starred in the spin-off Joey and later won a Golden Globe for playing a version of himself in Episodes. He co-hosted the BBC motoring show Top Gear and starred in the CBS sitcom Man with a Plan, which ended in 2020.
He has kept a low profile since then. His estimate rose slightly to $85 million in 2026.
Why the numbers changed since 2021
Our first version of this article used 2021 estimates. Since then, most of the cast have seen their figures go up, mainly because Friends keeps earning through streaming deals in the US and abroad. Kudrow saw the biggest jump, from $90 million to $130 million, and Schwimmer rose from $100 million to $120 million.
Aniston’s figure also moved up, from $300 million to $320 million, helped by her producing work on The Morning Show. Remember that these are outside estimates based on salaries, deals and property, not figures shared by the actors themselves.
Where to watch Friends in India
All 10 seasons of Friends stream in India on Netflix and JioHotstar. Friends: The Reunion, released in May 2021, brought the six together for one last time before Perry’s death. For more on the stars, see our Hollywood and celebs sections, and more lists in series.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest Friends cast member?
Jennifer Aniston, with an estimated net worth of $320 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How much do the Friends actors earn from reruns?
Reports have put it at around $20 million a year each, from syndication and streaming deals.
How much were the Friends actors paid per episode?
Each of the six earned $1 million per episode in seasons 9 and 10.
Where can I watch Friends in India?
Friends streams on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Aniston, Wikipedia, Matthew Perry, JustWatch India, Friends.
