Lisa Kudrow turned heads on the red carpet as she made a rare appearance alongside her son, Julian Murray Stern. The 62-year-old actress and her 27-year-old son posed for photos at the Los Angeles premiere of her HBO show, The Comeback, on Thursday, March 19. Kudrow looked elegant in a black and white polka dot ensemble, paired with a chic black jacket, while Julian looked dapper in a blue suit and white button-down shirt.
Adding to the family affair, Kudrow’s husband of 30 years, Michel Stern, also joined the duo for pictures. He sported a classy navy blazer, white t-shirt, black pants, and sunglasses as they posed together for the cameras.
This rare red carpet outing for Julian comes 28 years after his mother was pregnant with him during the filming of Friends. The NBC sitcom incorporated Kudrow’s pregnancy into her character’s storyline, where Phoebe Buffay acted as a surrogate for her brother and sister-in-law in seasons 4 and 5.
Now, Julian is taking his place in the spotlight alongside his famous mom on The Comeback. Kudrow reprises her role as Valerie Cherish in season 3 of the comedy series, with Julian’s character still remaining a mystery.
In a recent interview with People, Kudrow shared some candid moments from the set of The Comeback with her son. She recalled a moment where she cuddled up to Julian on a couch in between takes, causing some confusion among the crew who didn’t realize he was her son.
For Julian, who has a background in acting and editing with a degree from the University of Southern California, working alongside his mom was a nerve-wracking but exciting experience. He revealed that it was actually Kudrow’s idea to cast him in the role, describing it as a great opportunity.
While Julian may be entering his mother’s onscreen world, he admits he has yet to watch Friends in full. Despite only seeing bits and pieces, he plans to watch the beloved sitcom in its entirety eventually.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood premiere, one thing is clear – Lisa Kudrow and her family are a dynamic trio that shines both on and off the red carpet.
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