Since the interview in question took place all the way back in 2011, it’s hard to gauge whether passing on Claire Dunphy in “Modern Family” has grown into a bigger deal for Lisa Kudrow over the many years that the series was airing. Still, many would argue that it’s lucky enough to have even one show that becomes a part of the pop culture bubble for an extended period of time.

Either way, Kudrow definitely didn’t cast any shade on Julie Bowen for nailing the role of Claire as a hapless, neurotic mother on “Modern Family.” Of Bowen taking on the part, Kudrow commended the actor, saying, “Julie Bowen does know what to do with it, so it’s all as it should be.”

As for Kudrow, despite not taking the part, she’s found herself staying pretty busy over the years since “Friends” ended back in 2004. The actor has racked up dozens of roles since her time on the NBC sitcom, including in other popular comedy series like “Cougar Town,” “BoJack Horseman, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” and “Rick & Morty.”