When the highly anticipated Friends reunion was scheduled to air on HBO Max, fans had a plethora of intriguing questions. They wondered about Joey’s acting career and whether Monica had fulfilled her dream of opening her own restaurant. The fate of Rachel’s career post-“getting off the plane” was also a topic of intense curiosity. Undoubtedly, careers and wealth have been a recurring theme throughout the entire series.

In the world of Friends, Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe pursued diverse careers, with Rachel emerging as the wealthiest among them. Fast-forwarding to the present day, the burning question is, who emerged as the top dog in terms of net worth among the three?

Who is the richest of Friends?

Jennifer Aniston portrayed a pampered princess who eventually achieved her dream at Ralph Lauren. In the present day, the actress boasts an impressive net worth of $320 million. In addition to her acting career, she has taken on roles as a producer. On the other hand, Courteney Cox holds a net worth of $150 million. Often seen as the Gordon Ramsay of the group, she amassed her wealth through lucrative brand endorsements, her production company Coquette Productions, and her acting career.

Lisa Kudrow, the actress known for her portrayal of the eccentric Phoebe, has a net worth of $130 million. However, the undisputed victor in the wealth contest is Aniston, who not only held the title of the wealthiest in the show but also maintained her financial reign in real life. By 2003, she had ascended to become one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry. In her stint on The Morning Show, she raked in an impressive $1.25 million per episode, solidifying her status as a financial powerhouse.

Anniston boasts a net worth and an impressive car collection as well. However, the showdown over finances erupted in a memorable episode of Friends, leaving fans absolutely astounded.

The epic money clash in Friends

The most cringe-worthy episode of the show was not about Ross’ spray tan mishap or Chandler and Rachel’s floor cheesecake adventure. It was episode five of season two, ‘The One With Five Steaks and an Eggplant,’ where the friends got uncomfortably real about money. Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey felt their wealthier friends, Chandler, Monica, and Ross, were oblivious to their financial struggles. They tried discussing it, but it went nowhere, leading to awkward jokes from Chandler.

The solution, comping the less fortunate friends’ Hootie and the Blowfish tickets, came off as condescending, so they refused. The richer group went to the concert without them, and tensions flared. The episode illustrated how even a group of intelligent adults could regress into bickering toddlers when the topic of money came up but most importantly it also showed that money didn’t matter without the company of loved ones.

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