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Josh Radnor Says He’s Not Close With Co-Stars

8/20/2026

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Summary

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Josh Radnor said he is not even a little bit close with his How I Met Your Mother co-stars.
He made the comment on the Half the Picture podcast on August 16, 2026.
He and Neil Patrick Harris discussed tension during the March 2026 “How We Made Your Mother” podcast episode.
He exchanges occasional texts with Jason Segel but has not seen him in years.

History

Historical Context

When NBC debuted *Friends* on September 22 1994, the show pioneered the true ensemble format, with creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman insisting all six actors share equal prominence. By its ninth season the cast earned $1 million per episode, and the series’ massive ratings—52.5 million viewers for the May 6 2004 finale—set a template that later networks cite when managing on-set conflicts in long-running comedies.

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Story summary

Josh Radnor said he is not even a little bit close with his How I Met Your Mother co-stars.
He made the comment on the Half the Picture podcast on August 16, 2026.
He and Neil Patrick Harris discussed tension during the March 2026 “How We Made Your Mother” podcast episode.
He exchanges occasional texts with Jason Segel but has not seen him in years.

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