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Was Monica Geller Not The Right Person To Be Around?

It’s hard to find good friends, and that is why Monica’s so lucky to have such best friends. She was crucial to the group and was an amazing chef. As a matter of fact, she fed her friends all the time, and they would starve without her. Perhaps that is the reason that they overlook her many flaws.

Since most of the FRIENDS takes place at her home, she was a crucial part of the show. The gang spends most of their time in Monica’s apartment. In the pilot, Rachel came over to Monica after running away from her wedding. At that crucial time, Monica let her move in with her. Throughout the series, she was a loving sister and a caring friend.

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However, she’s controlling and a neat freak. She loves to be the boss and at times she turns out be a pretty bad friend. Moreover, she’s a pretty bad wife too at given times. Even if she annoys and drives the people around her crazy, they still love her to pieces. Monica Geller was a grey character with some good and some bad elements in her. Let’s see if she was the right person to be around or not:

1) Good: She Was Organized

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One of Monica’s most notable qualities was her cleanliness and organization. As mentioned and as many know, she took things to the extreme. In order to scrub down, alphabetize, disinfect, and color code everything, she would even take over the other main characters’ spaces. She was always the main person who did chores around the apartment because she would not be satisfied with how anyone else did it.

2) Bad: She Was Very Controlling

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Monica could also be quite controlling when it came to her organizational skills and more. She loved order and control and had a very type-A personality. Sometimes, she did have the best ideas, methods, and strategies. Regardless, she did not have to rudely bark out orders to everyone about everything.

3) Good: She Was Quite Competitive

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All true fans of FRIENDS and Monica Geller know that she was very competitive. Whether she was playing a board game or just wrestling with her brother, she got super intense and had to win. Even though she was pretty competitive in life too, this trait went beyond fun and games. On the positive side, this helped her be more focused. Since she enjoyed the praise and success, it helped her reach her goals.

4) Bad: Again, She Was Competitive

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Sometimes, a good thing in a person can also be a bad thing in them. Similarly, her competitive nature was also a flaw. She can ruin an entertaining afternoon that the main group would have called in for a kicking back evening. She would do whatever it took to make sure she came out on top and would often take things way too seriously. It was kind of selfish and annoying.

5) Good: She Was The Best Cook

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Monica was the main one to cook and clean around the apartment. Undoubtedly, this was an interest and skill she possessed. She worked as a waitress, a chef, a caterer, and a food critic throughout the series. If you forgot, she even used this to her advantage professionally.

6) Bad: She Was Very Insecure All The Time

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Monica did not have the best relationship with her parents and you will surely know this if you have seen at least one episode of her with Jack and Judy Geller. Yes, they all loved one another. However, her mother seemed to give Ross more attention and praise. Despite all of the positive traits on this list and in her life, this led Monica to have some insecurities.

Furthermore, as seen in flashbacks, she used to be overweight which did not help her self-doubt and criticism at all. She could cut herself down and doubt herself. There were times when she was even disgusted with herself. Sadly, self-hatred and its results are not something you want around.

7) Good: She Was The Most Loyal

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Loyalty could be listed as a top and beneficial trait when talking about any of the main characters on FRIENDS. This group went through so much together. They supported each other always, showed love and care for each other, no matter what. Particularly, Monica took friends in, never gave up on true love, and displayed devotion time and time again. This might be the best quality in her.

8) Bad: She Was Not Focused

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The way Ross and Monica’s parents treated them, Monica could always feel like she was living under Ross’ shadow a bit. So, she would always be like reaching goals and chasing dreams to prove herself to the people around. Even though she was competitive, she was not that focused. She badly wanted to rush and settle down, get married, and have kids, or going after a dream job. As a result, she was unable to enjoy the present moment that was in front of her.

9) Good: She Was Extremely Sweet

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Last but definitely, not the least trait of Monica was her sweetness. She was so sweet that people will be happy to have her around them. Yes, she was the one who could make board game nights not so fun, but she was the kind of person who is compassionate and genuine. She tried to do the right thing, be there for everyone around her, and spread positivity.

10) Bad: She Was Kind Of Immature

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And a final not-so-great thing about Monica Geller was her immaturity. Usually, this came when she didn’t get her way with things. Since she had a complex relationship with her parents, this was often visible while she dealt with them too.

Well, we all have some good as well as some bad qualities in us. And Monica was no different than one of us. So, it won’t be fair to judge if she was the right person to be around or not. However, as a FRIENDS fan, we can surely say that without her, FRIENDS would not have been the same. The fun and edge she brought to the show were impeccable. And, we would definitely want to see more of her and want to be with her once in life.

Sad Story Of Matt LeBlanc After FRIENDS That No One Discusses

Whether you are a FRIENDS fan or not, you know who Joey Tribbiani is and who plays the character. In 2004, the long-running sitcom FRIENDS came to an end. However, Matt continued playing Joey in the spin-off, ‘Joey’. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as fun as it was in FRIENDS. Portraying one character for so long can be mind-numbing. Not only mentally, but physically as well. And it gets extremely exhausting when you are trying to please the audience that has watched you for years and years on a particular show.

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LeBlanc earned one of the highest TV salaries in history, along with his other FRIENDS co-stars. So, why LeBlanc all but disappeared when ‘Joey’ did not work out? Many of us also wondered that how LeBlanc is not able to not snag any roles in Hollywood. How all this can happen? After all, he is a talented and quite a hilarious actor. However, fans were unaware that this was what Matt wanted. He wanted to step away from everything for some time.

Such a talented actor like Matt LeBlanc faced a very dark time after FRIENDS. He has had a very sad story that nobody knows about. To know his story, continue reading:

Matt Struggled With Fame After FRIENDS

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NBC’s FRIENDS exploded in ways no one saw coming. When it comes to the main cast, particularly, LeBlanc did not saw it coming. LeBlanc played the famous Joey Tribbiani for all 10 seasons. He was not prepared when the series wrapped in 2004. In an interview with the Mirror, he said, “For years and years, I barely left the house. I was burnt out and wanted to not have a schedule, not be somewhere.”

He said that his agent was bummed because he asked him to lose his number for few years, while most of the actors call them to ask for more gigs. It was a very dark time for him, and he almost had a nervous breakdown as well. He also talked about multiple incidents with driving under the influence. It all happened when the actor was young and stupid. Along with the failed FRIENDS spin-off show, it sent LeBlanc into even darker times.

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LeBlanc’s personal life took a toll post-fame even after earning millions. His marriage that happened in the year 2003 to a British model Melissa McKnight suffered after stories of infidelity broke. Later, a groping incident at a nightclub also made headlines. Even though LeBlanc issued a public apology, his marriage ended in 2006.

Matt’s Daughter’s Medical Condition Was A Dark Time

Marina LeBlanc, Matt’s Daughter fell to her left side when she crawled. As a result, she began experiencing seizures at eight months old. After that, LeBlanc and McKnight seek medical care because she was diagnosed with cortical dysplasia. In an interview with the Mirror, he said, “My daughter was diagnosed with a problem with her head. It was a very dark period.” He continued, “But I got through it. Don’t they say what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger?”

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According to Children’s Health, “It occurs before a child is born, when developing brain cells, or neurons, fail to reach the parts of the brain for which they are genetically destined. As a result, those areas of the brain lack the appropriate neural connections to function properly.”

This condition made walking a difficult task for Marina when she turned 11 months old. Doctors said to the ‘Episodes’ actor that damaged vocal cords could make talking a challenge for her. LeBlanc said he devoted all of his free time to Marina while she was struggling. He and McKnight divorced amicably and share joint custody of their daughter, Marina. Fortunately, their daughter eventually outgrew the condition and is healthy now.

Matt Vowed To Be A Better Father Than His Own

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It’s no wonder he preferred to stay away from the spotlight with everything LeBlanc’s daughter went through. At that time, e landed another TV sitcom stint on CBS’ ‘Man With a Plan’. However, he wanted to be a better father than he remembered having. While talking about his father, Paul LeBlanc, Matt said that his dad married to 8-10 times. Until the age of eight, he did not meet his father. Matt also revealed that his father was a ladies’ man and he does not talk to him.

Even though Matt and his father didn’t have much of a relationship, the birth of Matt’s daughter helped him realize the real power of fatherhood. He said, “The second I laid eyes on her, I was in love, and I had never felt that way before. I couldn’t believe it.” He continued, “I knew from that moment there was nothing that would ever stop me from loving her, even if she crashed my Ferrari.” Also, you won’t see much of this amazing actor in Hollywood because he prefers the comfort of staying home with Marina, his best girl.

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He said, “We make breakfast, go horseback riding, hiking, I really try to offset this computer age kid thing that’s going on now with as much time outside.” He further added, “Spending time with her is the best thing I’ve ever done. We have a great bond and it’s the best thing in my life.”

Matt LeBlanc’s Current Status

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Recently, Leblanc appeared in the “FRIENDS: The Reunion” with his other former co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. After almost 17 years, the complete cast reunited for a special episode that was filled with throwbacks and forced the whole world into tears. It was like old-time where they shared their experiences, talked about their lives, and said they will always be like a family. And our favorite LeBlanc made it even more nostalgic by re-creating the scene from the episode “The One Where No One’s Ready”.

LeBlanc surely had some of the hardest times in his life during and after FRIENDS. Fortunately, he is in a better place in his life with his daughter, Marina. We want nothing more than to see our loving and charming Joey all the time.

Why David Schwimmer Couldn’t Excel Much In Hollywood?

FRIENDS has become a household name overnight for portraying the famous and iconic characters of Ross Geller, Chandler Bing, Joey Tribbiani, Rachel Green, Phoebe Buffay, and Monica Geller. It has become one of the most beloved and popular sitcoms all around the world. The show played for a decade, and people still watch its re-runs on Netflix. Since every generation has watched the show, it has changed the fortune of the cast after its debut.

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Unfortunately, there’s one actor who thinks the show was a blessing as well as a curse for him. It is none other than David Schwimmer, our favorite Ross Geller. The actor also disappeared for a few years after FRIENDS. He didn’t quite enjoy the fame after FRIENDS just like his co-stars. As a result, he couldn’t get that much fame in Hollywood too.

How come such an amazing actor like David Schwimmer disappeared and couldn’t excel much in Hollywood? Let’s find out:

David’s Struggle With Maintaining Popularity

On the hit 90’s sitcom FRIENDS, the actor David Schwimmer gained a lot of popularity for his role as Dr. Ross Geller. Since then, David has done a lot of other works. However, he failed to be in the limelight. David disappeared in Hollywood despite having the same career launch as his co-stars Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Matt LeBlanc. In fact, after a few of the controversies, his career seems to have sunk.

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David opened up about his situation and newly attained fame in the Awards Chatter podcast and said, “It was pretty jarring, and it messed with my relationships to other people in a way that took years, I think for me to adjust to and become comfortable with. It made me want to hide under a baseball cap and not be seen.”

In 2016, in an interview with Los Angeles Times, he said, “On the one hand, I’m typecast, or there is the danger of being seen or believed as that one character.” He continued, “On the other hand, it was a piece of pop culture and television history, and it provided financial security…there’s not a day that goes by that I’m not grateful.”

David Liked Staying Behind Camera

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David thought of making a switch in his career by getting into the shoes of a director after FRIENDS ended. In 2007, he made his directorial debut with the British-American comedy “Run Fatboy Run”. Even though the movie received mixed reviews, it did quite well at the box office. For this movie, he also earned a British Independent Film Award nomination. Later in 2010, he directed a sex abuse drama, “Trust”. Unfortunately, it could not do well in the box office and turned out to be a flop.

Without limiting himself to movies, he even tried TV direction. It includes Joey (Matt LeBlanc’s failed Friends spin-off), Little Britain USA, and Growing Up With Fisher. Conclusively, he moved into directing movies and TV shows. As a result, he went away from playing new characters in TV or movies.

David Couldn’t Shake Off Ross Geller

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Ross Geller is an iconic character that we all love. We love his nerdiness, over-pronouncing every word, his idea of romance, and whatnot. If you will ever watch his other works, you might get the vibes of Ross Geller from his characters, which is of course not his fault. But keeping aside, his theatre, directorial, and vocal works. You might acknowledge it the best while watching some of his work such as “30 Rock”, “Episodes”, “the BBC’s Come Fly With Me”, and more. Perhaps, David mostly gets outweighed by his Friends character, Ross Geller.

In an interview with Los Angeles Times in 2016, David said, “I feel equally comfortable on stage as I do in television or film. I don’t really have a strategy. Maybe if I did I’d be a much bigger film actor or star.”

David’s Reputation Came Into Question

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David faced a heavy backlash on his nice-guy reputation in the year 2006. Allegedly, David demanded two Rolex watches in exchange for appearing at a charity event, as per Aaron Tonken. David took the case to the court and filed a defamation case against Aaron. David came out clear and won $400,000 from the case. Meanwhile, Aaron retracted his statements about Schwimmer. Not just that, he also apologized and was also prisoned for five years for fraud in an unrelated case. Though David came out clean, it somehow affected his career for a while.

David’s Best Works Went Unnoticed

One of the strongest performances by David Schwimmer was in the movie “Duane Hopwood”. Unfortunately, most of us have not even heard about it. David told The Independent while the movie was out, “It’s not a comedy. I play a father struggling with alcohol, divorce, and the custody of his two daughters.” He continued, “I’m really proud of that film, it was like a real role in a real story.”

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Despite such performance and getting positive reviews, the movie saw a limited release after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. David had to face defeat in a way even after giving his best. The movie was aimed to shape his career further, instead, it turned out all wrong for him.

Final Thought

After his fame on FRIENDS, David has had a tough time in Hollywood. We cannot say much about what exactly went wrong, but there was something that stopped him from the success he could have got. Even though we have tried to point out some of his life aspects that might be responsible, but we cannot exactly pinpoint anything.

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David tried a lot to get rid of Ross Geller’s shadow with his critically acclaimed performance in Ryan Murphy’s “American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson” as Robert Kardashian. But, nothing was enough to shake off his Ross Geller Character. It seems he dreams of achieving more. So, we wish David all the best for his efforts. Even though it seems Hollywood isn’t able to get much of the acting skills that David possesses, we still hope he gets his place in Hollywood soon.

Matthew Perry Opening Up About His Dark Phase In Life During FRIENDS

From the show’s launch in 1994 until its end in 2004, Matthew Perry played the role of Chandler Bing on FRIENDS. Going on to star in award-winning films to other television shows, the entire cast of FRIENDS has become household names ever since. If we talk about Perry, he has been making fans laugh for years. Besides, Perry has never shied away from opening up about his struggles.

Matthew Perry’s Life Before FRIENDS

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Perry skyrocketed to fame around the mid-1990s while he was playing the role of Chandler Bing on FRIENDS. However, his career was marked by bit parts and failed pilots. Perry landed his first film part while still in high school. He was cast in “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988)” as a supporting role opposite star River Phoenix. However, it didn’t do well and went unnoticed.

After that, Perry featured in various sitcoms like “Second Chance”, “Boys Will Be Boys”, “Empty Nest”, “Growing Pains”, and more. But, the sitcoms either failed to attract enough of an audience to make it big or got canceled. However, Perry soon found the perfect project with a leading role in a new sitcom. The show was about a group of young men and women in New York City. It was none other than the iconic show FRIENDS. After that, he never looked back.

How Was Perry’s Health Deteriorated While Filming FRIENDS?

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Perry has suffered a lot during the shoot of the series. He had a jet-ski accident in the year 1997 that left him getting used to the painkiller Vicodin. He went for a 28-day program to get rid of this issue during this time. As a result, he lost a lot of his weight. However, it did not stop because later, he was diagnosed with pancreatitis.

In an interview, Perry revealed that he doesn’t remember shooting various scenes in FRIENDS. Apparently, it was somewhere between season three to six. He was continuously taking medication and was detoxing himself to get rid of his health problems. Later in February 2001, he suffered severe stomach pains during the shoot of the movie “Serving Sara” and flew to Los Angeles to check into Marina del Rey’s Daniel Freeman Hospital. Fortunately, he recovered from that.

Sadly, this was not the end of his suffering. In 2018, the actor was diagnosed with gastrointestinal perforation. To recover from that, he spent three months in the hospital after his surgery.

How Perry Tried To Overcome His Health Issues?

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Matthew has been open about his struggle during his days on FRIENDS. Not just that, he also shared how he overcame his health issues. Perry checked himself in rehab in 2001 because he got used to Vicodin, methadone, and other substances that are harmful to health. In a number of interviews, he explained that he is on the road to recovery and in a better place.

In 2011, he again went to rehab to continue his life with sobriety. He said in a statement, “I’m making plans to go away for a month to focus on my sobriety and to continue my life in recovery. Please enjoy making fun of me on the World Wide Web.” Not just that, he also opened up the Perry House in Malibu after two years to help those who were suffering just like Perry.

In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Perry said, “I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in my life and a lot of wonderful accolades.” He further added, “The best thing about me is that if an alcoholic comes up to me and says, ‘Will you help me stop drinking?’ I will say, ‘Yes. I know how to do that.'”

How It Affected Perry’s Life?

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Perry always wanted to be a successful actor, but at the same time, craved fame as well. With FRIENDS, Perry’s all life problems were solved, and his dreams came true along with it. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said, “I was on FRIENDS from age 24 to 34. I was in the white-hot flame of fame. The six of us were just everywhere all the time.”

Even though it felt like he had it all, he felt quite lonely at that time. He said, “From an outsider’s perspective, it would seem like I had it all. It was actually a very lonely time for me because I was suffering from alcoholism.” Sadly, it’s the reason why he forgot the entire three seasons of FRIENDS. He said that it went like a blur, and he cannot remember anything about it. Apart from his memory, it also affected his body as well. The sudden increase and decrease in his weight were quite visible in FRIENDS as well.

What Perry Did Since FRIENDS Ended?

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He made his directorial debut in “Scrubs” after FRIENDS ended. In 2006, he starred in the TNT movie “The Ron Clark Story/The Triumph”. For this, he received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for his performance. Perry appeared in Aaron Sorkin’s drama “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” from 2006 to 2007. He then took on the multiple roles of co-creator, co-writer, and executive producer.

In 2014, Perry reuniting with his Friends co-star Courteney Cox, guest-starred as Sam in an episode of “Cougar Town”. He also guest-starred in “The Good Wife” as attorney Mike Kresteva. And it was in the year 2016 when Perry played the lead role in one of his own plays and it was named, “The End of Longing”. Recently, Perry starred in the mini-series “The Kennedys After Camelot” as Ted Kennedy. His latest movie appearance isn’t very recent as he was last seen in “17 Again” which came in the year 2009. Later this year, Matthew Perry will appear opposite Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Leonardo DiCaprio in the dark comedy film “Don’t Look Up”.

When Lisa Kudrow Expressed Her Dark Time During FRIENDS Shoot

American actor Lisa Kudrow nailed her role as Phoebe Buffay in one of the iconic shows FRIENDS. In the show, Lisa played the character of the lovably flaky free-spirited character. However, she admitted that playing the character wasn’t easy for her. She struggled in her early years on the show. Fans loved Phoebe’s quirkiness and her courage to speak her mind out. Even though we remember her character in a happy way, there were some serious struggles she had to face while filming in FRIENDS.

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FRIENDS first premiered in 1994 on NBC. It made a remarkable place in the people’s hearts in 10 years. It has constantly added new viewers to its list, even after 2004 and more followers for the lovely cast. Most fans have watched the show more than once, and they still can watch it anytime. However, they had their own struggles to reach that fame. And when it comes to Lisa Kudrow, you will be amazed to know the dark time she had in the show.

Let’s know more about the dark time Lisa Kudrow faced while filming the iconic show FRIENDS, how she overcame it, and more:

Lisa Kudrow Dealt With Body Image Issues

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Kudrow reveals she struggled with body image issues during a podcast with Marc Maron. She referred to herself as a “mountain of a woman”. Because she’s bigger and taller than her former co-stars Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston, she felt quite uncomfortable while filming the show. Kudrow also revealed that she was underweight at one point in time. She even recalled that she was so thin that she got sick all the time. Poor Lisa!!

How Did Lisa Kudrow Overcome Her Insecurities?

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With the passing of time, Kudrow developed a healthier relationship with her body. She came to terms with herself and accepted herself the way she is. However, the real battle is still on where she is still trying to push back her body and physique insecurities. In an interview with ‘WTF podcast with Marc Maron’, Lisa admitted, “I have a whole battle all the time. I end up with, ‘So what? So, all right. You’re older. That’s a good thing. Why is that a bad thing?” So, finally, that is how Kudrow finally overcame her insecurities.

Why Lisa Doesn’t Like Watching Re-Runs Of FRIENDS?

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Fans still love FRIENDS and can watch it again and again. However, Kudrow says she does not watch old episodes as it reminds her of her struggles. In an interview with ‘Entertainment Tonight’, she reveals that she can’t even remember the last time she saw an episode. When asked her the reason, Kudrow said that she isn’t sure that she will like what she sees. Also, the actress is afraid to watch her performance. Kudrow said, “I don’t watch it if it’s on. I might not like myself, so I’d rather not risk that.” Well, it is still as much fun as before!!

What Kudrow Thinks About Phoebe Buffay?

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According to Kudrow, Phoebe is not an unintelligent person. Kudrow says she likes Phoebe as she simply sees the world in a different way. Phoebe has a unique approach to life, as per Lisa Kudrow. Kudrow said that Phoebe was a fiery but nice person. She was like a decent person and there was more to her. Kudrow didn’t see Phoebe as someone who doesn’t pay attention or doesn’t get things. Phoebe was someone who saw the world differently and her take about things is completely different. However, she was really committed to it.

Which Are The Favorite FRIENDS Episode Of Lisa Kudrow?

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During an interview with ‘Entertainment Tonight’, Kudrow was asked about her favorite episode of FRIENDS. The ‘Mad About You’ actress goes all the way back to the beginning. She reveals that her favorite episode is the FRIENDS pilot. She said that it was quite “thrilling”. Kudrow said, “We were like little puppy dogs, just climbing all over each other and playing and playing games. It was fun.” Well, we can’t imagine the FRIENDS gang not having fun!

Lisa Says A Part Of Her Died, When FRIENDS Ended

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Kudrow always said that being a part of such a popular show is very special. She confessed that leaving the show after a decade was quite difficult for her. FRIENDS left a significant impact on the actress when the show ended after 10 years. She says leaving the show was like a death, during an interview with the ‘Variety’.

Kudrow said that it’s not like, “Oh, it was such hard work for 10 years. It’s not that.” She continued, “It was that I know that show worked because we all committed to each other too. It wasn’t just committing to a role, committing to a contract.” She, then revealed, “We all still love each other. Our cast is like that, and that’s why that worked. I think part of me died. I can’t do that again.”

Lisa Kudrow Discusses Impact Of FRIENDS Reunion

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The reunion of the classic sitcom FRIENDS was a big hit among the fans and it saw a surge in subscriptions for the show’s platform HBO Max. In an interview with ‘Reuters’ via Zoom, Kudrow told that she found it, “a little bit mind-blowing because you don’t really fully get the impact that the show had on people internationally and the personal stories that you would hear about over the years.” She further added, “It’s really nice. I go to sleep now thinking ‘Ah, I did a good thing.'”

Now, the comedic actor Lisa Kudrow has returned to television comedy with the second season of “Feel Good”. It is the final season where Kudrow plays the mother of Mae, a non-binary comedian.

FRIENDS: Comparing Real Life Actors With Their On Screen Characters. Are They The Same?

For a decade and even now, FRIENDS is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. Fans laughed along with the antics of the six people in it. We have seen the show revolve around the lives of these six characters, their romantic escapades, hangouts at Central Perk coffee shop, and their career adventures. From new fashion trends to new catchphrases, these characters introduced many things. But, have you ever thought that were any of these characters similar or different from the actors who played them?

Here’s a comparison of the real-life actors from FRIENDS and their on-screen characters:

Jennifer Aniston – Rachel Green

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Jennifer Joanna Aniston is an American actress. With an uncredited role in the 1988 film “Mac and Me”, she began working as an actress at an early age. While her first major film role came from the horror-comedy “Leprechaun”, she was raised to fame with her role of Rachel Green in FRIENDS. Have you ever thought if Jennifer is similar to Rachel or different? Let’s check it out:

1) Neither Are Best Drivers

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You won’t remember Rachel behind the wheel much on the show. And whenever she did, it did not go quite well. Similarly, in real life, she is not an amazing driver either. When asked in an interview with Matthew Perry, he said that Jennifer is the worst driver in the history of drivers.

2) Sadly, No Baby For Jennifer Unlike Rachel

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We all know that Rachel Green was the mother of Emma in FRIENDS. Even though it was unplanned, she wanted to keep it. However, Aniston in real life does not feel like having a baby. When she married Brad Pitt, all her fans wanted cute babies from them, but surely Aniston had different plans.

3) Jennifer Is A Fashionista Just Like Rachel

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Rachel was in the fashion industry in FRIENDS and undoubtedly, the fashion icon for the entire world. Remember the episode “The One Where No One’s Ready”? In that episode, while choosing the dress for Ross’s event, she explained which dress will not look good on her. Exactly, in the same way, Aniston is a fashion icon in real life too. From a casual hangout to an award ceremony, she has the perfect taste for fashion.

Courteney Cox – Monica Geller

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Courteney Bass Cox is an American actress and director. On the NBC sitcom, FRIENDS, she gained recognition for her starring role as Monica Geller. She even received seven Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her role in this show and won one of them. Do you want to know if Monica Geller and Courteney Cox are the same? Let’s see:

1) Monica Was Control Freak Like Courteney

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From vacuuming her vacuum in one episode to labeling everything in her apartment, Monica was a complete neat freak and obsessive about cleanliness. Little did we know that she is the same in real life too. Courteney is surely a freak when it comes to cleanliness. While she is not obsessive like Monica, but she is definitely a freak.

2) Monica Was A Great Cook And So Does Courteney

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In the show, Monica worked as a chef. She was a host in the group and love to cater to people. However, if you have seen Courteney’s videos on social media, you will know that she is a great cook too. She even shares her recipes with her fans. They can’t be more similar to one another.

3) Monica Needed Everything Planned Unlike Courteney

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Do you remember Monica’s wedding book which she made at quite a young age? Monica planned her entire wedding when she was a child and couldn’t take it when she saw it falling apart. However, she realized the reality later. Unlike Monica, Courteney can do unexpected things and is really funny.

Lisa Kudrow – Phoebe Buffay

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Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an American actress, writer, and producer. In the 1990s, Kudrow came to international prominence after making appearances in several 1980s television sitcoms. She started with portraying Phoebe Buffay in the American sitcom, FRIENDS. She received Primetime Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards for her role in the show. Have you ever compared Lisa and Phoebe? Let’s do it now:

1) Lisa Is Not Adventurous As Phoebe

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In the show, the life of Phoebe Buffay is like a roller-coaster ride. From her mother killing herself to the time she lived on the streets, her life was full of struggles and adventures. On the other hand, Lisa is not adventurous at all. She does not like to go on trips or do anything dangerous.

2) Unlike Phoebe, Lisa Hates Guitar

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We all are aware of the love that Phoebe had for her guitar. In the initial seasons, from Central Perk to Monica’s house, she always had a guitar in her hand. She also played in Central Perk. However, when it comes to Lisa, she literally hates playing guitar. She even suggested the producers use bongos in the show rather than guitar.

David Schwimmer – Ross Geller

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David Lawrence Schwimmer is an American actor, producer, director, and comedian. For playing Ross Geller in FRIENDS, he gained worldwide recognition. He received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Besides, do you think that David and Ross are the same? Let’s check it out:

1) David And Ross Are Both Geeks

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Yes, you heard it right! Both David and Ross are the geeks of the group. Among their friends, they each attended the most prestigious school. Ross got his Ph.D. from Columbia University and David went to Northwestern University.

2) Dancing Is In Their Blood

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David claims that on his resume in college, he listed “dancing” as one of his special skills. He also mentioned that his wife enjoys his dance moves. If you remember, Ross once tried to make it as a dancer. He and Monica performed the infamous “routine” in the show. It was a choreographed dance from middle school.

3) They Both Have A Thing For Science

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David was best at science and math in high school. He always thought that he would become a doctor. However, life had different plans for him. When it comes to Ross, he wrote a comic called “Science Boy” when he was young and later on became a paleontologist. Also, he almost planned on sending his daughter to science camp.

Matthew Perry – Chandler Bing

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Matthew Langford Perry is a Canadian-American actor. Among all his performances, he is best known for his role as Chandler Bing on FRIENDS. For this role, he received many prestigious nominations. We all know Chandler was a funny and sarcastic character in the show, do think he is the same in real life as well? Let’s check out now:

1) Both Are Awkward Around Women

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In the show, Chandler was always awkward around women. That is why he feared being alone his entire life. Fortunately, Monica came along and everything turned out great. In reality, Matthew told producers that he is quite awkward around women in real life. As a result, his character was also portrayed as himself.

2) Matthew Is As Funny And Sarcastic As Chandler

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Chandler is known as the “Sarcasm King” around the world. His jokes, sarcasm, and one-liners are to die for. Similarly, Matthew is also a funny person. He has a knack for jokes and one-liners with him always. You can see his funny bones in various events.

3) Top Part Of Matthew’s Finger Is Missing Like Chandler

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Do you remember the time when Monica accidentally dropped a knife on Chandler’s foot at the Thanksgiving party and the top part of his toe was cut? Well, if you don’t know, the same thing happened with Matthew as well. When Matthew was young, his grandfather accidentally closed a car door on his finger. That is why the top part of his right middle finger is missing.

Matt LeBlanc – Joey Tribbiani

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Matthew Steven LeBlanc is an American actor and comedian. With his portrayal of Joey Tribbiani in FRIENDS and in its spin-off series, he garnered global recognition. LeBlanc received three nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on FRIENDS. Have you ever thought if Matt is similar to Joey or different? Let’s check it out:

1) Both Were Broke Before Their Big Break

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In FRIENDS, Joey is shown to be a struggling actor who was financially broke until “Days Of Our Lives” came on his way. Similarly, Matt only had $11 in his pocket when he auditioned for FRIENDS. However, after FRIENDS, he never looked back.

2) Matt Is As Funny As Joey

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From his “How you doin’?” to “Joey doesn’t share food”, Joey was always charming and hilarious in his own way. His one-liners and perfect timing were spots on. Little did we know that he is a funny guy in real life as well. You can watch any of his talk show appearances or interviews, he was always charming and hilarious.

When FRIENDS Cast Shared Advice They Would Give To Their Younger Self

Our favorite show FRIENDS was one of the best sitcoms on NBC list, it first arrived on TV in the year 1994. In the show, we saw our funny man Chandler played by Matthew Perry, Neat freak, Monica, by Courteney Cox, Rachel by Jennifer Aniston, Ross played by David Schwimmer, Joey by Matt LeBlanc, and the weird Phoebe played by Lisa Kudrow. It has been more than one and a half-decade since the show stopped at its 10th season, yet the fans of the show keep on increasing every day. When it ended in 2004, FRIENDS had already become one of the most popular shows among the audience back then. But the craze never ended.

However, when the show first aired in 1994, the six main characters were not aware that working together with each other for a decade was going to be a life-changing experience for them. In Courteney Cox’s words, it would be like “lightning in a bottle.” While talking, Cox also said that working on such kind of script and the chemistry among all the six characters was rare and unbelievable.

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Before The Reunion Came In

Before the FRIENDS reunion special on 27th May 2021, the entire main cast sat down with the ‘People’ for their week’s cover story, where they reminisced about their time together. According to 52 years old, Jennifer Aniston, it is one of the greatest jobs she has ever done so far. Apart from the theme of the show, the friendships and family that came out of it were something that you can never put into words. It is just amazing and priceless.

While talking about if they are still in contact, 57 years old Lisa Kudrow said that they are not in constant touch, but they are just a call and text away from each other. She believes that they have the ability to instantly pick up from where they left off as if no time ever passed. Even though they don’t constantly talk and know much about each other’s daily life, they are still very well connected no matter what.

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Since the series finale, the FRIENDS reunion marked only the second time that the cast has all gotten together again. When asked the same from David Schwimmer, he said that they have all struggled with different obstacles and challenges throughout these years. And when things are tough, it feels nice to have a call and be able to reach out to one another. He confessed that the girls meet more often than the guys, but they have met with one or two people in some shows or events. However, they hardly met like a whole cast since the show ended, and it felt really nice to see the whole cast finally come together again during the reunion.

Then, Matt LeBlanc comes into the conversation and said that he feels like everybody sort of has a relationship like that in their life. He knew that no matter after how long they met, the conversation among them would be honest, heartfelt, and open. He also said that it’s a significant relationship because you know that there is no ulterior motive behind it.

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Advice To Younger Self

Later in the interview, they were asked that if they could back to a time before the first show aired, what advice they’d give themselves. To that, Aniston instantly said that she would not like to change a thing. There was nothing to be aware of and nothing to be warned about. Kudrow added that she would say to herself that things might get scary, but don’t worry, the other five people will always have your back. Aniston added that it is like they are family for life. Finally, Mattew Perry winded up by joking that he would ask his younger self to do the eleventh season. Wish the team did it anyway!

Check out the full interview below:

After months of rumors and speculations, the FRIENDS reunion finally happened on 27th May 2021 on HBO Max. In “FRIENDS: The Reunion”, all the six characters met for an unscripted special on HBO Max. They all returned back to the comedy’s original soundstage that is on the Warner Bros. Studio lot, Stage 24 in Burbank. All six characters were the executive producers of the reunion and all of them received at least $2.5 million each.

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While talking with James Cordon in the reunion, stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have revealed that they had a thing for each other in real life during the early episodes of the show. Schwimmer confessed that he had a major crush on Aniston. They both were crushing hard in the initial seasons of the show but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship. That is why they never crossed that boundary between them. Not just Schwimmer, Aniston too confessed that she reciprocated that feeling as well.

She also revealed that when they kissed for the first time in the Central Perk coffee shop in the show, they just channeled all of their adoration and love for each other into the characters, Ross and Rachel. However, they admitted that they were quite shocked that nobody ever noticed that they had feelings for each other. Just at that moment, Perry and Cox jumped in and said that they surely knew something was going on but they never made a big deal out of it.

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Recently, in an interview with ‘People’, Aniston debunked all the rumors regarding Schwimmer and Aniston coming back together. She said that Schwimmer is now like her brother and it is bizarre to even think of dating him now. She also said that she is in a very peaceful place right now where she loves her job and is grateful for beautiful dogs, and the amazing people in her life. Besides, all the characters are in a great place in their lives and enjoying it to the fullest.

Tuning Into Matthew Perry’s Dating History & Did He Ever Try For Courteney Cox?

When it comes to love, Matthew Perry doesn’t seem to have had the easiest time. The FRIENDS star has been into many relationships throughout his career. Over the years, he’s been linked to multiple big names. When it comes to speaking publicly about his love life, Perry has been notoriously private and has admitted that there have been a few famous names he’s been linked to that weren’t true. Perry coyly shared he was “single and enjoying” while speaking to ‘People’ in September 2002. He said, “I’ve dated a few people over the summer. Some mentioned in magazines I’ve never met. Some I was just having coffee with.”

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Although we have seen Perry get cozy with a few of his co-stars, the one place where things never got a chance to get romantic was on the set of FRIENDS. Perry confirmed while speaking to ‘Access’ in May 2021 that they had a rule that meant none of the cast could get together. Even though David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston crushing on one another in the early days, they never took any step ahead. He explained, “If we were hooking up or any strangeness going on that might mess with things.”

Although Perry did not date any of his FRIENDS co-stars, he has got plenty of experience dating the hottest Hollywood actors. Let’s check out the full dating history in the list below:

1) Matthew Perry And Julia Roberts Dated Each Other On And Off-Screen

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Apparently, the no hook-up rule apparently didn’t extend to FRIENDS guest stars. As a result, Perry’s first high-profile romance was with Julia Roberts. With some claiming they met on the set when Roberts played Chandler Bing’s love interest, Suzie, there are some conflicting reports about how the two came to be together. However, that’s not where it all started. As it was Perry who orchestrated Roberts’ guest appearance, they obviously knew each other before.

In an interview with ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, FRIENDS executive producer Kevin Bright told that Perry asked her to take part and she said that she would if he wrote her a paper on quantum physics. Interestingly, Perry did and faxed it over to her the very next day. Alexa Junge, a staff writer revealed that they would flirt with one another on set. She asked him why she should go out with him and everybody in the writer’s room helped him to answer. However, after dating from 1995 to 1996, they broke apart.

2) Matthew Perry Lived Chandler Bing’s Dream By Dating Yasmine Bleeth

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By dating actor and ’90s star Yasmine Bleeth, Perry actually lived his infamous FRIENDS character’s dream. The two were an item for a few months in 1996 according to the ‘International Business Times’, although neither seems to have spoken very publicly about their time together. As superfans will remember, in Season 3, Episode 21, “The One With the Chick and the Duck,” while watching Bleeth in an episode of “Baywatch”, Chandler can be seen speaking to his newly adopted chick about her.

3) On-Set Romance Of Neve Campbell and Matthew Perry

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The duo is famous for the movie they starred in 1999 by the name, “Three to Tango” together and it’s thought the two grew pretty close while filming. This one didn’t last too long according to ‘Who’s Dated Who’ and they’d called it quits before the movie ever even hit movie theatres. Their romance apparently lasted from February 1999 to June 1999. The two seemed to be happy to pose together on the red carpet despite a fizzled romance. The brief romance was probably one of the few good things to come out of the movie.

4) Matthew Perry And Maeve Quinlan Didn’t Shy Away From The Cameras

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The star enjoyed a relationship with Maeve Quinlan. Perhaps she is best known for playing Megan Conley in the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful”. The two went out from 2002 until 2003 according to ‘Who’s Dated Who’ and things seemed to be pretty serious between the two. The two didn’t appear to gush over their relationship very much. However, they were photographed together on multiple occasions looking pretty happy.

The duo was snapped at the Beverly Hills Celebrity Classic tennis tournament and the American Airlines Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Grand Slam Celebrity Gala And Tournament as well. Even though they appeared to break up on good terms as they met up again in 2006, t’s not clear what went down with these two to make them call it quits.

5) Matthew Perry And Heather Graham Dated ‘Briefly’ In The Early 2000s

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The “Drugstore Cowboy” actor and “17 Again” star supposedly only dated “briefly” back in the day, according to ‘Glamour’. However, it seemed like the two may have been friends before things ever turned romantic. Not much is known about their time together as the two appeared to keep things private. Later, they even continued to be photographed together at events. They appeared together at the 3rd Annual General Motors TEN Fashion Show in February 2004, despite apparently calling time on their relationship the year prior.

6) Matthew Perry Was With British Student Rachel Dunn

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Moving on to one of Matthew Perry’s most serious romances, Perry was with Rachel Dunn when FRIENDS came to an end. This is one of the few he actually spoke about publicly and they were snapped on various red carpets. He spoke pretty openly about his romance with Dunn despite Perry previously kept his private life just that private. Even though he was quite serious about his relationship with Rachel Dunn and dated her for two years, but things got frizzy and they ended their relationship in 2005.

7) The Longest Relationship Of Matthew Perry And Lizzy Caplan

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Matthew Perry’s longest romance to date was with Lizzy Caplan. Their split appeared to come as a surprise to fans, as they were together for six years between 2006 and 2012. Fans will probably best know Caplan for playing Janice Ian in “Mean Girls”. They actually managed to keep their relationship very private despite both were having high-profile careers. In October 2013, Caplan sparked rumors that things maybe weren’t great between them.

The article claimed, “Caplan will not even entertain any questions relating to her partner”. The two had actually secretly split more than a year earlier, as per ‘US Weekly’. The notoriously private couple doesn’t appear to have confirmed what actually happened. Supposedly, Perry was not ready to make the full commitment.”

8) Matthew Perry Popped The Question To Molly Hurwitz But It Didn’t End Well

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It seemed like Matthew Perry had finally found the one in Molly Hurwitz in 2018. The two seemed to go strong for around two years. Even though Perry kept things under wraps, Hurwitz officially confirmed their romance on Valentine’s Day in 2020 through her Instagram post. She captioned it, “The second year being my valentine, but his first as an Instagram influencer. HVD to my favorite.” But it was only three months later that ‘In Touch’ claimed it was all over. However, the time apart didn’t seem to last too long.

Later, Perry confirmed they were not only back together but also engaged in November 2020. In a statement issued to ‘People’, when he proposed, he said, “dating the greatest woman on the face of the planet.” Sadly, it didn’t end well either. Perry told People that he and Hurwitz had called it quits on June 1, 2021. He said, “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one of them.” Even though he didn’t share much more about what went wrong, he said, “I wish Molly the best.”

Will Matthew Perry And Courteney Cox Would Come Together?

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After the much-awaited FRIENDS reunion, the sad news of Perry and Hurwitz’s split comes. Perry got back together with his former co-stars, especially Courteney Cox at the FRIENDS reunion. LeBlanc told the ‘People’ ahead of the special’s premiere, “It’s funny when we do get together, it’s like no time has passed. We pick up right where we left off.” Perry also added that what still exists between them all is “magic.” We are still wondering if the magic was between all of them or just between Perry and Cox.

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We adore the on-screen chemistry between Perry and Cox as Chandler and Monica. However, it raised the question among fans if they were dating in real life as well. Reportedly, Matthew Perry once said that he has deep feelings for his FRIENDS co-star, Courteney Cox. Even though he never really tried to approach Cox, he always stood beside her whenever she needed a friend or someone for emotional support. When Cox separated with Johnny McDaid, a source said told ‘Perez Hilton’, “It’s no surprise that Matthew was one of the first people Courteney called after Johnny left her. They have leaned on each other before.” The source continued, “There isn’t any pressure to put a label on it just yet, but they are excited to see where this might go.”

Later, Matthew and Courteney caught up on a lunch date. Cox also shared it with her fans by posting a photo on Instagram. She captioned, “Guess who I had lunch with today…I KNOW!! Could I BE any happier? #realfriends”

 

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Well, we have all want to see Perry and Cox together for a long time. According to fans, it might be the time for them to get together and explore life together. They both are single and we can see feel the spark between them in the FRIENDS reunion as well. They would surely make a beautiful off-screen couple. And after Perry’s separation from Hurwitz, while some fans were grieving about his situation, some are hoping that this might be the cue of Perry and Cox’s reunion.

Jennifer Aniston Opens Up About Her Future Relationship

Jennifer Aniston’s love life has always been a hot topic among fans. Apart from her marriages to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, she has often made headlines for her romances. However, US Weekly reported, Jennifer took a step back from the dating world after her second divorce to help her focus on herself before getting into another relationship. She threw herself into her work, got in touch with her spiritual side, and hung with friends on the weekends. She believes that it was important for her to take a step back and feel grounded. However, the former FRIENDS star is reportedly ready to get back into the dating game.

According to a source, Aniston is looking for someone who is down-to-earth and who can make her laugh. She seems to be more impressed by guys who stay unaffected. Above everything else, she looks for kindness, humor, and good looks in a guy these days. Not to forget, the chemistry between them is one of the important things in her checklist. Recently, Aniston opened up about the kind of guy she’s looking for. It seems that her fans will agree with her thought process.

Aniston Wants To Date Someone Who Is Not Famous

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Here’s a piece of the amazing news that Aniston is open to finding love again. During an interview with “People”, Aniston revealed that what she’s looking for in any potential future relationships, and you will be amazed to know her answer. When asked if a romance between a non-public figure and a public figure could work, she said that she believes that it truly could. She appears to be very open to the possibility since her divorce from Justin Theroux.

However, the actress claims that she won’t be using a dating app to find love ever. I like the normal way of dating where someone asks her out and then they get to know each other. Meanwhile, when rumors ran wild that Aniston may be dating her former FRIENDS co-star David Schwimmer, fans got their hopes up. We have seen the duo play the iconic couple Ross and Rachel on our beloved series. Also, they have admitted to crushing on each other in the past. However, Aniston debunked all the rumors that Schwimmer is now like her brother and it is bizarre to even think of dating him now. Well, apart from that, she has quite a dating history. Let’s check it out.

Jennifer Aniston’s Dating History

When it comes to looking into people’s dating histories, nosy could be our middle name. So, let’s get going inside Jennifer Aniston’s dating history.

1) Charlie Schlatter

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Aniston worked on a sitcom “Ferris Bueller” in 1990, where she met actor Charlie Schlatter. GQ’s Editor in Chief Jim Nelson revealed in 2014 that the pair had been a couple. While he was a writer’s assistant on the show, he’d witnessed their “brief” relationship.

2) Daniel McDonald

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A 21-year-old Aniston dated the late actor Daniel McDonald for four years. In 2015, later opening up about the relationship to The New York Times. Aniston recalled while talking to Entertainment Tonight, “He was my first love, five years we were together. He would have been the one. But I was 25, and I was stupid. He must have sent me Justin to make up for it all.”

3) Adam Duritz

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Aniston dated Counting Crows frontman Adam, a year after the FRIENDS franchise kicked off after meeting him at a nightclub, The Viper Room. Adam said in July 2021 as part of VICE TV’s Dark Side Of The 90s series, “I met Jennifer Aniston there ’cause a bunch of my friends lied to me and told me she had a crush on me. And those same friends lied to her and told her I had a crush on her. I honestly had no idea who she was.” He continued, “She was nice, really funny, really pretty. Those are pretty good requirements for me and also she liked me. It didn’t last long.”

4) Tate Donovan

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Before his appearance as Rachel Green’s love interest in FRIENDS, he actors dated for three years. However, they were actually breaking up in real life while shooting for FRIENDS. During an interview with US Weekly, Donovan said, “The only bummer was Jennifer and I were breaking up at the time. And so that was tricky to sort of act, and act like we are just meeting each other, and falling in love.” He continued, “Or whatever, interested in each other when we’re sort of breaking up. That was just tough.”

5) Brad Pitt

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These two became the IT couple of the late 1990s after being set up by their agents. They got married in July 2000 after he proposed in November 1999. On the set of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” in May 2005, Brad Pitt met Angelina Jolie after which came in the famous spit of Aniston and Pitt with a joint statement in January 2005.

6) John Mayer

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Aniston and John met at an Oscars party in early 2008. For a couple of years, they were in an off-and-on relationship. She told Vogue of Mayer in December 2008, “We care about each other. It’s funny when you hit a place in a relationship and you both realize, we maybe need to do something else.” She continued, “But you still really, really love each other. It’s painful.” Attending the 2009 Oscars together, they briefly reunited before splitting again the following March.

7) Justin Theroux

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After working on the film “Wanderlust” together, the duo started dating each other. A 43-year-old Justin asked Jennifer to marry him on her 41st birthday in August 2012. The pair married in a secret ceremony in August 2015. However, in February 2018, they announced their divorce.

Will Aniston Ever Find Her Perfect Match?

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Well, there can’t be any certainty to that. However, even though she is now ready for the dating game and to fall in love again, she is in a very happy place right now with her work, friends, and pets. She definitely is in a very peaceful place where she loves her job and is grateful for the amazing people in her life, and beautiful dogs. She considers herself a fortunate and blessed human being. And, we want nothing more than that for her.

15 Times When Jennifer Aniston Almost Stopped Award Ceremonies With Her Beauty

Jennifer Aniston always proved that age is just a number for her. Aniston has always maintained the crown when it came to fashion. From her iconic Rachel Green look in FRIENDS to each one of her red-carpet extravaganzas look, she showed that she is in fact a style icon. Aniston has time and again charmed her fans with different styles and also worked at fashion companies in the show. From attending the FRIENDS Reunion in May with her favorite pals to going in an all-white dress at the SAG Awards, Aniston knows exactly how to style herself for different occasions!

Not just her style, the actress is iconic in so many ways. She has inspired so many people to live healthy lives. Aniston can go from not-so-beautiful pink grown to flaunt a dungaree and own every look in a jiffy just like her character Rachel Green. With this, we look back at some of Aniston’s most iconic styles at award ceremonies that almost stopped the event because of her beauty.

1) Directors Guild Awards

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The Directors Guild of America issues the Directors Guild Awards. Jennifer Aniston was nominated for this award in the year 2012 for an American drama-comedy television film “Five”. She was nominated in the category “Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television/Miniseries”. Even though she didn’t win the award, she was looking ravishing in her black off-shoulder dress.

2) Golden Globe Awards

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) issues the Golden Globe awards. Aniston was nominated for this award several times for her different works such as “FRIENDS”, “Cake”, and “The Morning Show”. In 2003, she won this award under the category “Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy” for FRIENDS. Also, she turned the heads around in her black floor-length dress.

3) Independent Spirit Awards

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The Independent Spirit Awards are dedicated to independent filmmakers. Aniston was nominated for this award in 2003 under the category “Best Female Lead” for her amazing work in the movie “The Good Girl”. She didn’t win the award, but she surely win her fans with her killer looks in black top and black bottom.

4) Primetime Emmy Awards

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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) issues the Primetime Emmy Awards. Throughout her acting career, she was nominated 8 times for the prestigious Emmy awards. Out of them, she won 1 Emmy award in the year 2002 for her role in FRIENDS under the category “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series”. She was looking breathtaking in her off-white floor-length dress with messy hair.

5) Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards

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The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Arts (SAG-AFTRA) issues the Screen Actors Guild awards. Aniston was nominated 11 times for this award and won twice for her work in “FRIENDS” and “The Morning Show” under the category “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series” respectively. Aniston proves that she is truly a style icon in this flawless white dress.

6) Guys Choice Awards

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The Guys Choice Awards is an award show that is produced by the Viacom cable channel, Spike. The winners of this award are chosen based on voting by fans and viewers. Aniston was nominated for this award in the year 2011 under the category “Decade Of Hotness”. She was not just nominated but won too. She attended the award ceremony in a black off-shoulder short dress. Undoubtedly, she was looking the best in the event.

7) MTV Movie + TV Awards

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The MTV Movie & TV Awards is a film and television awards show presented annually on MTV. Aniston was nominated for 7 awards and won 2 out of them under the category “Best On-Screen Dirt Bag” for “Horrible Bosses” and “Best Kiss” for “We’re The Millers”. Aniston was definitely killing with her looks in her classic black dress.

8) People’s Choice Awards

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The People’s Choice Awards is an American awards show. In this, the stars are voted online by the general public and fans. Aniston has been nominated for this award a total of 17 times. Out of which, she won 6 times for her amazing role in “FRIENDS”, once for “Wanderlust”, and once for “Murder Mystery”. However, she not only won the award but also her fans by looking super adorable in her black floor-length dress.

9) Teen Choice Awards

jennifer aniston at Teen Choice AwardsThe Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show. The awards honor the year’s biggest achievements in the entertainment industry that are voted by viewers living in the United States. It airs on the Fox television network. Aniston got 16 nominations for this award and 6 out of them for her work in “FRIENDS”, “The Break-up”, and “Just Go With It”. Apart from winning the award, she the event with the stunning looks in the ceremony in her off-white flowy dress.

10) Critics Choice Movie Awards

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The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards is an award show presented annually by the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association (CCA). Aniston was nominated for this award for her work in the American drama movie “Cake” under the category of “Best Actress”. Even though she didn’t win the award, she definitely won the people with her flawless looks in her sea-blue dress.

11) GLAAD Media Awards

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The GLAAD Media Award is an accolade bestowed by GLAAD. It honors various branches of the media for their outstanding representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives. Aniston was nominated for this award in 2007 under the category “Vanguard Award”. She won the award and the hearts of people as well. She surely turned heads in her black sleek dress.

12) Hollywood Film Awards

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The Hollywood Film Awards are an American motion picture award ceremony. It was founded by Carlos de Abreu. Aniston was nominated for this award in the year 2002 for her amazing work in the movie “The Good Girl” under the category “Actress Of The Year”. She not only won the award but also the event with her killer looks. She wore a beautiful peach color dress and she looked beautiful in it.

13) SAG-AFTRA Foundation Award

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SAG-AFTRA Foundation is an American organization that provides educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA. Aniston was nominated for this prestigious award in the year 2019 under the category “Artists Inspiration Award”. Apart from winning the award, in her classic black and white flowy dress, she stopped the event with her looks as well.

14) CineVegas International Film Festival Awards

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CineVegas International Film Festival Awards was a film festival held annually at the Palms Casino Resort in Paradise, Nevada. However, now it has been resumed as part of the Las Vegas Film Festival. Aniston was nominated for this award in the year 2007 for a short film “Room 10” under the category “Best Short Film”. In the event, she wore a black off-shoulder dress. Undoubtedly, she won the award while looking stunning in the event.

15) Santa Barbara International Film Festival Awards

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Awards is an eleven-day film festival held in Santa Barbara, California since 1986. Aniston was nominated for this amazing award in the year 2015 for her outstanding work in the movie “Cake” under the category “Montecito Award”. She wore the classic black turtle neck dress at the award ceremony and undoubtedly, she looked flawless in that dress. Also, she won the award.