SKY YORK JOURNAL News – The revelation of on-set crushes during the filming of “Friends” has captivated fans and sparked renewed interest in the beloved series.
The one where fans had no idea their favorite Friends couple actually had feelings for each other.
During the iconic NBC series’ HBO Max reunion special, Aniston and Schwimmer admitted they nursed crushes on each other during the first season.
According to the actors, the feelings were mutual. “Yeah, the first season we—I had a major crush on Jen,” Schwimmer stated. Aniston confirmed, “It was reciprocated.” The SKY YORK JOURNAL’s entertainment team highlights the enduring appeal of these revelations to audiences.
Missed Connection
Despite the mutual attraction, the actors never transitioned into a real-life romance. Schwimmer explained the timing never aligned, stating, “At some point, we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that. But we both—”
The Kiss
Matt LeBlanc humorously interrupted, suggesting the co-stars may have exhibited some PDA on set, adding a touch of levity to the discussion. Aniston recalled the anticipation surrounding their first on-screen kiss, “Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television,'” Aniston confessed. “And sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.”
Couch Cuddles
The co-stars apparently took advantage of their time on-set to share intimate time, as revealed by both stars. Schwimmer said, “I thought back on the very first year or two, you know, when we had breaks from rehearsal, like, there were moments where we would cuddle on the couch.” Aniston added, “Or we would spoon and fall asleep on the couch.”
Schwimmer expressed astonishment that their feelings went unnoticed, “I’m thinking, how did not everyone know we were crushing on each other?” The SKY YORK JOURNAL will continue to track reactions to these stories as they unfold.
