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Lisa Kudrow Reflects on Post-Baby Work Pressure

4/9/2026

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  • Lisa Kudrow, the Friends actress, discussed returning to work 10 days after giving birth to her son Julian in May 1998 on CBS Sunday Morning.
  • She recalled feeling pressured to resume filming despite concerns, with family and agents saying a baby nurse would accompany her.
  • Production began sooner than Kudrow expected.
  • She described the experience as insane and said she would not repeat it today, noting a work-first Hollywood mentality.