Quick answer
Jennifer Aniston is the richest FRIENDS cast member in 2026, with an estimated net worth of $320 million according to Celebrity Net Worth figures republished by lovemoney in July 2026. Courteney Cox is No. 2 at about $150 million and Lisa Kudrow is No. 3 at about $130 million. Matt LeBlanc is last at about $85 million.
Last updated: 30 September 2026. Figures are the latest published estimates; see sources below.
Also readRichest Celebrity Couples in the World 2026: Top 8 RankedThis page ranks the FRIENDS cast net worth in 2026, from richest to least rich. All six stars earned the same base salary on the show, peaking at $1 million per episode in seasons 9 and 10, so the gaps between them come almost entirely from what they did after the series ended in 2004.
Two things have changed since older versions of this list. Matthew Perry died on 28 October 2023, so his figure is now shown as an estate value. And the popular claim that each actor earns $20 million a year in royalties is disputed, which we explain below.
Taken together, the six main cast members are worth an estimated $925 million, including Matthew Perry’s estate. Aniston alone accounts for about a third of that, and her $320 million is more than twice the $150 million estimated for Courteney Cox, the next richest.
At a glance: FRIENDS cast net worth (2026)
| Rank | Name | Character | Net worth (est.) | Main source of wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Aniston | Rachel Green | $320 million (July 2026) | The Morning Show, films, LolaVie, FRIENDS backend |
| 2 | Courteney Cox | Monica Geller | $150 million (July 2026) | Cougar Town, Scream films, producing |
| 3 | Lisa Kudrow | Phoebe Buffay | $130 million (2026) | FRIENDS salary, The Comeback, producing |
| 4 (tie) | David Schwimmer | Ross Geller | $120 million (May 2026) | FRIENDS salary and backend, directing, TV roles |
| 4 (tie) | Matthew Perry (estate) | Chandler Bing | $120 million at death (Oct 2023) | FRIENDS salary and backend, film and TV |
| 6 | Matt LeBlanc | Joey Tribbiani | $85 million (May 2026) | Joey, Episodes, Top Gear, Man with a Plan |
Who is the richest FRIENDS cast member?
1. Jennifer Aniston: $320 million
Jennifer Aniston earned $1 million per episode in the final two seasons of FRIENDS and still collects backend income from the show. She has built the biggest post-FRIENDS career of the six.
Her largest current pay cheque is Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, where she reportedly earns at least $1.25 million per episode, with some reports saying $2 million, plus executive producer fees. In 2021 she co-founded the haircare brand LolaVie.
At $320 million, she is worth more than twice as much as any of her co-stars.
Known for: Rachel Green and The Morning Show.
2. Courteney Cox: $150 million
Courteney Cox added to her FRIENDS salary and backend with leading roles after the show. She starred in Cougar Town from 2009 to 2015.
Her longest-running film role is Gale Weathers in the Scream franchise, which she has played since 1996. She returned for Scream 7 in 2026. She also produces film and TV projects through Coquette Productions.
Known for: Monica Geller and the Scream films.
3. Lisa Kudrow: $130 million
Lisa Kudrow went from $22,500 per episode in season 1 to $1 million per episode in seasons 9 and 10. That adds up to about $90 million in base FRIENDS salary.
After the show she co-created and starred in HBO’s The Comeback and the series Web Therapy. She produces through her own company, Is or Isn’t Entertainment, which gives her income beyond acting fees.
Known for: Phoebe Buffay and The Comeback.
4 (tie). David Schwimmer: $120 million
David Schwimmer earned the same $1 million per episode peak and roughly $90 million in total base salary as the other five. After FRIENDS, he moved into directing films as well as acting.
He earned an Emmy nomination for playing Robert Kardashian in The People v. O.J. Simpson (2016). His recent credits include Extrapolations and Captain Fall, both from 2023.
Known for: Ross Geller.
4 (tie). Matthew Perry (estate): $120 million
Matthew Perry’s net worth was estimated at $120 million when he died on 28 October 2023, aged 54. Most of his assets were held in his Alvy Singer Living Trust, and court filings listed about $1.6 million in assets outside it.
His Pacific Palisades home, which he bought for $6 million in 2020, sold off-market for about $8.55 million in October 2024. The Matthew Perry Foundation continues his work supporting addiction recovery.
Known for: Chandler Bing.
6. Matt LeBlanc: $85 million
Matt LeBlanc earned his FRIENDS salary and 2% backend, plus about $15 million from the spin-off Joey, which ran from 2004 to 2006.
His later income came from Episodes, which won him a Golden Globe, CBS’s Man with a Plan (2016 to 2020) and hosting Top Gear (2016 to 2018). He is the least rich of the six, but still worth an estimated $85 million.
Known for: Joey Tribbiani.
Do the FRIENDS cast still earn royalties?
Yes, but how much is disputed. In 2000 the six actors negotiated 2% of the show’s backend each. The widely reported figure is about $20 million a year per actor, repeated by outlets such as lovemoney and Hello! (citing USA Today).
Celebrity Net Worth disagrees. It argues the 2% applies to net profits, not gross revenue, and estimates each actor’s share at about $2.5 million to $3 million a year on average, or roughly $60 million to $70 million in total since 2000. Neither the studio nor the cast has published the real figure, so both numbers are estimates.
For the 2021 special FRIENDS: The Reunion on HBO Max (27 May 2021), The Hollywood Reporter reported pay of $2.5 million to $3 million each, and Variety reported at least $2.5 million each.
What changed in 2026
- Jennifer Aniston’s estimate is now $320 million, more than double the next cast member.
- Matthew Perry is shown as an estate figure ($120 million at his death in October 2023), not a living net worth.
- The flat “$20 million a year” royalty claim is replaced with the disputed range of $2.5 million to $3 million a year to $20 million a year.
- Matt LeBlanc remains last at $85 million.
How we ranked this list
We ranked the six main cast members by estimated net worth. No Forbes or Bloomberg estimates exist for these actors, so we use Celebrity Net Worth figures, as republished in lovemoney’s FRIENDS rich list 2026 (24 July 2026), as a secondary estimate. Matthew Perry’s figure is the estimate at his death in 2023. David Schwimmer and Perry share the same figure and are shown as joint fourth. Figures are estimates and change over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest FRIENDS cast member in 2026?
Jennifer Aniston is the richest FRIENDS cast member, with an estimated net worth of $320 million in 2026. Courteney Cox is second at about $150 million.
How much were the FRIENDS actors paid per episode?
Each of the six earned $1 million per episode in seasons 9 and 10, up from about $22,500 in season 1. That adds up to roughly $90 million in base salary each.
Do the FRIENDS actors still get paid royalties?
Yes. The cast negotiated 2% of the show’s backend in 2000. The widely reported figure is about $20 million a year each, but Celebrity Net Worth estimates closer to $2.5 million to $3 million a year on average.
How much were the FRIENDS cast paid for the 2021 reunion?
The Hollywood Reporter reported $2.5 million to $3 million each, and Variety reported at least $2.5 million each, for FRIENDS: The Reunion on HBO Max, released on 27 May 2021.
What was Matthew Perry’s net worth when he died?
Matthew Perry’s net worth was about $120 million when he died on 28 October 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of his assets were held in a living trust.
Who is the least rich FRIENDS star?
Matt LeBlanc is the least rich of the six main cast members, with an estimated net worth of $85 million in 2026.
Sources
- lovemoney, FRIENDS rich list 2026 (24 July 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Aniston (2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Lisa Kudrow (2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, David Schwimmer (May 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Matt LeBlanc (May 2026)
- Celebrity Net Worth, Matthew Perry
- Entrepreneur, citing THR and Variety on reunion pay (2021)
- Hello! Magazine, TV shows that pay the most royalties (Nov 2025)
- ABC7, Matthew Perry home sale (Oct 2024)
Net worth and royalty figures are estimates based on public data; they are not audited and the cast’s actual earnings have not been disclosed.
