Lisa Kudrow is stepping away from Botox for now after experiencing side effects, choosing to rethink her approach to aging. The “Friends” alum started getting the procedure done at 60 years old, but now seems intent on embracing a more natural look.
The actress is gearing up for the premiere of The Comeback season 3 and has expressed her excitement about taking on older roles, signaling a shift in her decades-long career.
The Actress Experienced Eye Irritation
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on March 18, author Chris Gardner noted that Kudrow arrived at their meeting with sunglasses shielding her eyes. The 62-year-old actress explained that her eyes were red and inflamed, most likely due to a recent Botox injection.
“I think it contributed to my eye irritation and this weird pattern on my forehead,” Kudrow shared, adding that the procedure she had might be the last. “I’m probably done with it now anyway,” said.
Kudrow said that she is still “scared” of having to see herself in the mirror looking like her grandmother in the future, but she’s also ecstatic about embracing the process of aging and taking on more mature roles when it comes to her projects.
Lisa Kudrow Started Getting Botox At 60
Kudrow started getting Botox injections at 60 years old, much later than some of her peers in the entertainment industry. In 2024, the actress talked about getting the procedure done for the first time in an interview with Dax Shepard on his “Armchair Expert” podcast.
During the conversation, Kudrow shared that one of the questions she asked herself was whether or not she had an “obligation” as an actress to get cosmetic procedures done. “Can I forgive myself for not having some work done on the face? Can I forgive myself for getting older and not doing something about it?” she said.
One of her concerns was that if she did get something done, it would detract from the project, and people would focus on her face instead. However, Kudrow gave Botox a try, saying that she didn’t do it to look younger. Instead, she wanted to look “maintained” and “cared for.”
The Actress Had Her Nose Done At 16
In 2013, Kudrow opened up about getting a nose job when she was a teenager. She felt insecure growing up, and she found it difficult to make friends, even losing the few ones she had.
“Eventually, they just got tired of me being a tag-along,” the actress shared, saying that two of the people she hung out with said she needed to “see what would happen” if they weren’t by her side. “It was really brutal. Very hard,” she reflected.
During the summer before attending a new school, Kudrow decided to get a nose job at 16 years old, which she described as a “life-altering” experience. She made sure she had it done over the summer so that “plenty of people who wouldn’t know how hideous I looked before.”
Lisa Kudrow Felt Insecure While On ‘Friends’
In 2019, long after the final episode of “Friends” aired, Kudrow shared about her insecurities while doing the show. In an interview with Vogue, the actress said she often compared herself to her co-stars, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.
The actress said she looked like “a mountain of a girl” whenever she saw the three of them together, adding that she was taller and bigger than the two women. Admittedly, she said she lost some weight to keep up with Hollywood’s standards. “Unfortunately for a woman, if you’re underweight, you look good,” she noted.
However, losing weight impacted her health, and Kudrow said she was “always sick” as a result of her intentional weight loss. Fortunately, the actress learned to have a healthier relationship with her body and learned to have a positive outlook when it comes to her body and aging.
Lisa Kudrow Returns To ‘The Comeback’
Kudrow is gearing up for the premiere of “The Comeback” season 3. The first season aired in 2005, followed by season 2 in 2014. More than a decade later, the mockumentary-style series is back for its third season with eight episodes.
In the show, Kudrow plays Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom star who is desperately trying to become relevant again in the entertainment business. The actress said season 3 is the final one, saying, “I don’t know if I’ll want to do it again in 10 years, so let’s be done,” adding that it makes sense for the character’s story to conclude after the third season.
“The Comeback” season 3 will debut on March 22 on HBO and Max.