If you’re feeling jealous, don’t—because the Friends cast earned every penny through flawless comic timing and sheer cultural impact. They went from unknown sitcom actors to fucking legends who can buy a private island with a single season’s salary. But also, they took a risk and bet on themselves—and that’s the real lesson. (Oh, and maybe start a group chat with your coworkers to demand a raise. Just sayin’.)
So next time you laugh at Ross’s “unagi” speech, remember: that joke cost $1.2 million to produce. And it was worth every cent.
