Right after the Friends upfronts, when it became clear the show was going to be something big, director James Burrows flew all six cast members to Vegas on his private jet. They watched the pilot on the flight, totally unaware of how much their lives were about to change. When they landed, Jimmy gave each of them $100 and said, “Go have fun. Gamble. Enjoy this moment — because once the show airs, you’ll never be able to do this anonymously again.” And he was right. That weekend, the six of them — still just strangers getting to know each other — drank, laughed, gambled, and roamed the casinos like regular people. No one asked for photos. No one stopped them. No paparazzi. No pressure. Just a group of unknown actors enjoying one last moment of normal. It was the calm before the storm. The last time they’d just be them. (via Vanity Fair) #casino #gambling #friends #friendsshow #vegas #lasvegas #famous #celebrity #actor #actress