Olivia Williams recalls ‘painful’ experience on ‘Friends’ set

Olivia Williams recently recalled her guest appearance on the iconic sitcom friendscalling it a “painful” experience.

talking independent, Olivia recalls being uncomfortable with treatment of fellow guest star friends then.

Williams, who plays Felicity, Emily’s flighty bridesmaid and friend, recounted an instance on the show, revealing that “things don’t go as smoothly behind the scenes as they do on TV.”

She explained what it was like to be a part of the show that dominated the ’90s and early 2000s, noting: “Well, for example, I went to the studio in a car with a wonderful actress and I think Her character is called the ‘Old Lady’.”

this British He continued, calling the unnamed celebrity “brilliant and very good,” adding: “At one point, a producer – who will remain anonymous – just yelled at her: ‘You’re not funny. ! ‘

“She didn’t come back the next day. So, that was shocking.”

The actress stars as Camilla Parker Bowles in the Netflix series crown, further revealed the show’s set of protocols surrounding “perfect” hair and makeup.

She explains: “Oh and Friends is a brand and you have to adapt to the brand. When you get into hair and makeup, you’re told, ‘Here’s a look and this is what we do.'”

“It’s essentially plucking all your eyebrows off.”

The 55-year-old actress admitted she had to beg for eyebrows, adding: “Literally, ‘Please don’t take my eyebrows off, I might need them in another job!'”

However, she ended her statement by adding: “But yes, that’s what it feels like.”