Friends: Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc on why Phoebe and Joey never hooked up

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Turns out the iconic words of Friends‘ theme song prove true when it comes to real-life pals Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.

More than 20 years since the wildly popular show launched their careers, the actors chatted with PEOPLE about fame, friendship, Friends and that on-screen hookup that just never happened.

PEOPLE: Matt, you received your fourth Emmy nomination for playing a fictionalized version of yourself in Episodes, and Lisa it was your second nomination for The Comeback. Did you guys call each other when you heard the news?

LISA KUDROW: I found out that morning when Matty texted me, “Yay!” I texted back, “Are we going to the Emmys? … Oh my God!” But at first I just thought he was nominated. I knew he was.

MATT LEBLANC: I thought you knew I meant you and I. How did you know I was?

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KUDROW: You’re nominated almost every year!

The characters you play now have a lot in common – namely, narcissism.

LEBLANC: They’re both making a comeback. My character Matt is like therapy. What not to do in life. Don’t behave like that guy.

KUDROW: But you’re a good guy, that’s why it’s funny. I love playing Valerie so much because I love her state of denial. I find it really comforting. Nothing really hurts her.

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