Lisa Kudrow recently voiced her concerns about modern sitcoms, stating they have become overly cautious and lack the humor that characterized the 'golden age' of shows like Friends and Seinfeld. In her March 30 profile with Interview Magazine, she admitted to struggling to connect with contemporary multi-camera comedies, suggesting that they avoid making jokes that might make audiences uncomfortable. Her comments prompted a response from Perez Hilton, who framed her critique as a reflection of a broader hesitation within Hollywood to address the state of television comedy. He noted that iconic sitcoms often succeeded because they took risks and embraced unpredictability.

Kudrow also discussed her role in the HBO series The Comeback, which reflects changing dynamics in the entertainment industry. She described her character, Valerie Cherish, as a source of humor due to her delusional perspective and noted how the show has inadvertently captured significant shifts in the industry, including the rise of reality TV and concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on creative work. The third season of The Comeback, which premiered on March 22, 2026, is intended to be the final chapter of Valerie's story, concluding a trilogy that Kudrow believes respects both the audience and the character.