In August 2015 , Kudrow performed " Smelly Cat " live with singer Taylor Swift at the Staples Center during the final North American legs of her 1989 World Tour . Her fifth and final performance at the venue , Swift introduced Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay , advising the audience that " She 's only ever played in coffee houses before . She 's never played in a big venue like this " . Kudrow then entered the stage wearing a long skirt reminiscent of Phoebe 's wardrobe . Adopting her character 's personality , both Kudrow and Swift accompanied themselves on guitar . Kudrow interrupted Swift midway through the duet to offer feedback and remind her to feel the song 's lyrics , prompting screams and laughter from the audience . Referencing her duet with Hynde , Kudrow ultimately assured Swift that she master the song eventually . The performance was widely reported and positively received by media outlets . Yvonne Villarreal of the '' Los Angeles Times '' found the rendition superior to " Smelly Cat 's " " over-produced music video " from " The One Where Eddie Moves In " . '' The Daily Telegraph '' 's Helena Horton called Kudrow 's performance " the sweetest " of all the guest appearances throughout Swift 's tour . '' Stylist '' agreed that Kudrow 's appearance " might top " all other guests , calling it superior to singers Selena Gomez and Justin Timberlake 's cameos at the same concert , while Screener 's Andrea Reiher concurred that Kudrow was arguably Swift 's " best guest of the entire ' 1989 ' run " , concluding that the singer once again " wins at life " . Heather Saul of '' The Independent '' crowned Kudrow " the highlight of all of Swift 's cameos " , eclipsing Timberlake 's first stage appearance since becoming a father
1989 World Tour
The 1989 World Tour
Smelly Cat