In a candid revelation that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, actress and singer Zoe Kravitz has delivered a scathing assessment of the beloved sitcom Friends, calling it a product of a bygone and less enlightened era.
The star of The Batman and Big Little Lies did not hold back during a recent interview, stating the show's lack of diversity is a glaring issue. She argued that the iconic series, which catapulted Jennifer Aniston and her co-stars to global fame, presented a narrow and unrealistic view of life in New York City.
A Show Out of Step with Modern Values
Kravitz elaborated that while the show was a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, it fails to resonate with contemporary audiences who expect more inclusive storytelling. 'That show was not a representation of what the world looked like then, and it certainly isn't now,' she asserted, highlighting the homogeneous casting that dominated television at the time.
Her comments have ignited a fierce debate online, dividing fans who cherish the show's nostalgic comfort and those who agree with her critique of its outdated social lens.
The Industry's Ongoing Reckoning
This isn't the first time Friends has faced criticism for its lack of diversity. The show's creators and stars have previously addressed the issue, with Marta Kauffman even publicly apologising and donating millions to support ethnic studies. Kravitz's comments underscore the entertainment industry's continued struggle to reconcile beloved classics with evolving standards of representation and inclusivity.
The conversation continues as audiences and creators alike re-examine the media landscape, questioning which classics hold up and which are best left in the past.
