The one where EW follows up with the cast.

while the syndication rights ensure you’ll be beloved for generations to come.

But what do you do for a second act?

Friends cast: Where are they now FRIENDS – Pictured: (clockwise from bottom left) Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green

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So let’s take a look back at the careers of our six bestFriendsand where they are today.

(And judging from the combined track records of this bunch, they rarely turn out well!)

Her solid career even managed to outshine her high-profile marriages to fellow movie stars likeBrad PittandJustin Theroux.

Friends cast: Where are they now Jennifer Aniston (Rachel)

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But she appears to have found her greatest post-Friendssuccess by returning to the small screen.

Coming up from Schwimmer is the filmLittle Death,produced byDarren Aronofsky.

“It’s a great cause and I happen to be a massive fan of the show.”

Friends cast: Where are they now David Schwimmer (Ross)

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She’d already made quite a splash asMichael J.

She met her ex-husbandDavid Arquetteon theScreamset, and their daughter Coco is now 18 with Aniston as her godmother.

Starz has already renewed the horror-comedy for a second season.

Friends cast: Where are they now Courteney Cox (Monica)

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Then his memoir,Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, came out in November 2022.

And it made headlines every day.

(Keanu Reeves deservesno one’s scorn, okay?)

Friends cast: Where are they now

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Sadly,Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023at age 54.

“We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing.

He was a true gift to us all.

Friends cast: Where are they now Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe)

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And with her distinctive vocals, she’s also had a wide-ranging career in voiceover work.

Honestly, Aniston may be the buzzier name, but Kudrow has our vote for the most impressive post-Friendscareer.

Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani)

Matt LeBlanctook a well-deserved break following his brief post-Friendsspin-off,Joey.

Friends cast: Where are they now Matt LeBlanc (Joey)

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A race car-driving enthusiast, LeBlanc also hosted the U.S. version of the popular U.K. seriesTop Gearuntil 2019.

Buthe toldEntertainment Tonightin October: “I’m taking some time off right now.

I’m just enjoying not having to do anything it’s been kinda nice.”

FRIENDS – Season 10 – Pictured: James Michael Tyler as Gunther; James Michael Tyler attends the launch of Friendsfest at The Boiler House,The Old Truman Brewery, on September 15, 2015 in London, England.

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Tyler made a virtual appearance at theFriendsreunion but sadlydied from prostate cancerin October 2021 at the age of 59.