Who is Michel Stern? All About Lisa Kudrow’s Husband

Michel Stern is the husband of Lisa Kudrow, an American actress whom he got married to on the 27th of May, 1995, in Malibu, California. Lisa Kudrow and her husband have been together for 29 years and have an adult son named Julian Murray Stern.

Lisa Kudrow’s husband is a French-American entrepreneur, advertising executive, and businessman. He was born in France in 1958, making him 66 years old.

Age/Year of Birth:
1958
Height:
5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 m)
Ethnicity/Race:
White Caucasian
Nationality:French
Wife or Girlfriend:Lisa Kudrow (married 1995)
Parents:N/A
Net Worth:$1.1 million

Michel Stern has, over the years, proven to be very successful at this, as multi-million and billion-dollar companies have relied on him to get business done. But while Stern has been able to hold his own in his profession, the advertising executive owes his popularity to being the husband of Hollywood sweetheart Lisa Kudrow, who is popularly known as Phoebe Buffay due to her role in the sitcom Friends.

Kudrow was first introduced to Michel Stern in the late 1980s when he was dating her French roommate.

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Michel Stern Biography

Michel Stern is one of those people who not much is known about their early years. There is so much mystery to the man that whatever is in the public domain about him are just tidbits of what has been let out by his very popular wife.

It is understood that Stern was born in 1958 in France. He spent all of his childhood and teenage years in the European country before moving to the U.S. to pursue a career in advertising.

He was said to have first struggled to make it in the advertising business before later establishing himself to become very successful at it and rising to the level of an executive. But despite the success he had achieved, Stern maintained a relatively low profile and just went about his business.

It was not until his path crossed with Lisa Kudrow that the public began to get interested in who he was and what he did for a living.

How Michel Stern Met Lisa Kudrow

Michel Stern and his wife Lisa Kudrow met in the late 1980s through the unnamed roommate whom Stern was said to have been dating at the time he first came across his future wife.

The then-upcoming actress, who was said to have been able to speak some French and had an affinity for people from France, was attracted to the French man who also enjoyed his short exchange with his girlfriend’s roommate.

Nothing subsequently occurred between the pair, as Stern would later break up with his girlfriend and not come in contact with Lisa again. As faith would have it, however, the paths of the two would go on to cross a few years later, where they managed to start a friendship that led to them deciding to spend the rest of their lives together.

“I was living with a French girl and he had just moved here and they were dating when we first met. But I’m freakishly polite, so I saw him and went, ‘Well, he’s the perfect man and it’s all ruined because now they’re together and I can’t (make a play for him),’

“I thought that that’s not nice to flirt. But the minute I saw him, I went, “Well, that’s it, there he is.”

She continued, “When he’d come to pick her up, he’d say, ‘Oh hello, Lisa,’ and I’d say, ‘Hi,’ and I’d go and leave the room, and he thought I was a freak.

“They went out for two and a half months, and six years later, I met him again at her birthday party, and we just never stopped. We’re still friends.

Michel Stern and Lisa Kudrow’s Relationship

Husband Michel Stern, an advertising executive born and raised in France.
Initial Meeting Met in the ’80s in France but didn’t start dating immediately.
Marriage Year Married in 1995.
Children One son, Julian Murray Stern, born in 1998. Julian graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021.
Privacy and Public Appearances While they maintain a private life, they have appeared together at various events, such as the premiere of HBO’s series The Comeback and the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Pandemic Time Apart During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were periods when Lisa and Michel were apart due to staying at different properties.
Marriage Philosophy Lisa mentions, ‘We’re committed to our marriage working. It’s like being on a team. Each teammate is different, but you have the same goal.’
Meeting Context Lisa met Michel when he was dating her roommate.
First Impressions Upon first meeting, Lisa thought Michel was the perfect man but didn’t pursue him initially out of politeness.
Relationship Evolution Michel and Lisa’s relationship started after he and the roommate ended their relationship. They reconnected at a birthday party years later and eventually started dating.

When Did Michel Stern and Lisa Kudrow Get Married?

Lisa Kudrow tied the knot with her husband on the 27th of May 1995 in Malibu, California. This happened right around the time she became famous for playing the character Phoebe in Friends (1994-2004) which has since been recognized as one of the greatest female characters in American television.

Michel Stern was 37 years old at the time of his marriage to Kudrow, who was 31. A few years after they exchanged marital vows, the couple welcomed a child into the world. Lisa gave birth to a son named Julian Murray Stern on the 7th of May 1998. She did not have to take so much time away from the television show as her pregnancy was written into the show, which was in its fourth season at the time.

Her character was helping out her younger half-brother and his wife by agreeing to become a surrogate mother. She was said to have been expecting triplets.

While Lisa was going through all of this, Stern was very supportive, although he still made sure to stay away from the spotlight. The pair have since then continued to grow ever closer together, setting an example for other couples in Hollywood as they have been together for over two decades.

Michel Stern and Lisa Kudrow’s Relationship Timeline

1980s First meeting in France while Michel was dating Lisa’s roommate.
Early 1990s Michel and the roommate ended their relationship. Lisa and Michel reconnected at a birthday party.
1995 Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern got married.
1998 Birth of their son, Julian Murray Stern.
2000s-2010s Various public appearances together, maintaining a relatively private life.
2020 (Pandemic) Spent some time apart during the COVID-19 pandemic due to staying at different properties.
2021 Celebration of Julian’s graduation from the University of Southern California.

His Son Wanted to Be an Only Child and has Chosen to Follow in His Footsteps

While growing up, Michel Stern’s son Julian was reportedly outspoken about his desire not to have siblings. He was said to have always told his parents he did not want a brother or sister whenever they came across other children.

As things would pan out, he remained an only child and has been a darling to his parents. The young man, who many have said has a striking resemblance with Friends actor David Schwimmer, has further opted not to pursue a career as an actor.

Julian instead chooses to spend time with his father to learn more about the advertising business and has, at some point in time, served him as an assistant.

FAQs

Who is Michel Stern?

Michel Stern is the husband of Lisa Kudrow, an American actress. He is a French-American entrepreneur, advertising executive, and businessman born in France in 1958.

Is Lisa Kudrow Still married to Michel Stern?

Yes, Lisa Kudrow is still married to Michael Stern. They got married in a simple ceremony on May 27, 1995, and have remained together to date.

What does Michel Stern do for a living?

Michael Stern is a He is a French-American entrepreneur, advertising executive, and businessman.

Profile Summary
First Name:Michel
Last Name:Stern
Also Known As:
Michel
Sex/Gender:
Male
Profession:
Advertising executive
Famous For:Lisa Kudrow's Husband
Colleges/Universities Attended:
N/A
Educational Qualifications:
N/A
Religion:
Christianity
Birthday & Zodiac
Age/Year of Birth
1958
Zodiac Sign:N/A
Birth Place:
France
Nationality:Arench
Ethnicity/Race:
White Caucasian
Country of Residence:
United States of America (USA)
Physical Attributes
Height:
5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 m)
Weight:
81kg (178 lbs)
Eye Colour:
Blue
Hair Color:
Greyish white
Other Body Measurements:
N/A
Relationships
Marital Status:
Married
Spouse/Partner:
Lisa Kudrow (married 1995)
Family and Relatives
Father:
N/A
Mother:N/A
Children:
Julian Murray Stern
Siblings:N/A
Other Relatives:
N/A
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth:
$1.1 million
Salary:Under review
Source of Wealth:
Multiple sources
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Chike Echebiri
A techie in the day and a writer at night with interest that spans across politics, technology and sports. I am a student of life whose major source of frustration is Arsenal’s inability to win trophies

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