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Lisa Kudrow Recalls "Insane" Return to Work 10 Days After Childbirth

Lisa Kudrow revealed she returned to work for a meeting about the film 'Analyze This' just 10 days after giving birth to her son, Julian. She initially believed filming would start months later but was quickly called to set by co-star Billy Crystal. Kudrow, supported by family and a baby nurse, now reflects on the experience as "insane" and something she would never repeat. The actress recently attended a premiere with her son, who now has a role on her show.

Key Points: Lisa Kudrow on Returning to Work 10 Days Postpartum

  • Returned to work 10 days postpartum
  • Filmed 'Analyze This' with Billy Crystal
  • Had support from family and a baby nurse
  • Now calls the decision "insane"
  • Son now appears on her show
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Lisa Kudrow recalls returning to work just 10 days after delivery

Friends star Lisa Kudrow describes her "insane" experience of going back to film 'Analyze This' just 10 days after giving birth to her son.

"It's insane. - Lisa Kudrow"

Los Angeles, April 8

Hollywood actress Lisa Kudrow has shared that she went back to work just 10 days after the birth of her son.

While chatting with CBS's Tracy Smith, the Friends star, 62, revealed that she returned to work just days after giving birth to her son Julian, whom she shares with husband Michel Stern, reports 'People' magazine.

At the time, Kudrow was playing Laura Sobel in the film 'Analyze This'. She said, "I'm looking back, and I had given birth to my son, and 10 days later I was at a meeting ... for Analyze This that my agent's like, 'Yeah, you'll be okay. You're not shooting until July, and it's May. It's no big deal'".

She further mentioned, "And then in the meeting, Billy Crystal's saying, 'Yeah, I mean, you look great. Are you sure you're able to do this? When did you give birth?' And I told him, he's like, 'Alright, well, we start Thursday'".

As per' People', Lisa Kudrow shared that she originally thought that she would be filming in July, but she ultimately had to fly to New York much sooner to film her scenes.

"I remember my husband's parents were visiting from France. My parents were around. Everyone around went, 'Of course, you can do it,' And I said, 'But it's wrong. I have a newborn'", she explained, before continuing to share what people told her at the time. "'But a baby nurse will go with you (to) look after the baby. (The) baby won't remember anything. It's fine'".

Looking back on her experience, the actress said that it was an "insane" thing to do. "It's insane", she said, adding that she would never do something like that again.

The actress recently made a rare red carpet appearance with her family at 'The Comeback' season 3 premiere. Last March, the actress stepped out alongside her husband of 30 years and their son at The Wallis Center in Beverly Hills, California. This red carpet was extra special for Kudrow, as her son has a recurring role in the latest season of the sitcom.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Hollywood pressure is unreal. But honestly, in our Indian film industry too, actresses face immense pressure to look perfect post-delivery. At least here, family support is usually stronger to help with the newborn.
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Sarah B
"The baby won't remember anything" – what a heartbreaking thing to hear as a new mother. That mindset is the problem. Emotional bonding in those first weeks is crucial, celebrity or not.
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Arjun K
It's good she's speaking about it. In our culture, the first 40 days (the confinement period) are considered so important for mother and child's health. Can't imagine flying to another city for work during that time. Different worlds.
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Karthik V
This shows the lack of proper maternity leave policies, even in the West. In India, we have 26 weeks of paid leave, which is great. But the social pressure on women to "do it all" remains a global issue.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, while her experience was tough, let's not forget the privilege. She had a baby nurse, family around, and a high-paying job. Most Indian women returning to work at 10 days would be doing manual labour without any support. The struggle isn't the same.

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