Friends: The Reunion was something that fans across generations had eagerly looked forward to. Seeing the beloved cast reunite, sharing laughter and reminiscing about their memories after sixteen years, was emotionally charging for them. However, one can not help but wonder if the experience was as emotionally satisfying for the cast of Friends as it was for fans enjoying the show from their homes. One of the leads, Jennifer Aniston, had a fitting response to resolve the intrigue. 

Jennifer Aniston revealed the true emotions that unfolded behind the cameras for the cast. And the reality was a far cry from what fans had in mind. 

How was the reunion experience for the cast of Friends? 

Jennifer Aniston appeared on the American syndicated morning talk show Live with Kelly and Mark eight months back, where she answered a plethora of questions regarding Friends. Reflecting on her experience of reuniting with the cast after sixteen years, Aniston said that “it was a sucker punch”. Life has taken the cast members on distinct journeys since Friends and coming together again on the same sets after sixteen years was a “really intense” experience for them. 

The reunion was undoubtedly a nostalgia trip for both the cast and fans. Especially when the cast revisited the iconic moments and discussed the behind-the-scenes stories. However, this nostalgia came with a tinge of melancholy owing to the shifts and transformations in the cast’s lives. Apart from their experiences, the hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark also talked about one of the most pleasantly shocking moments of the reunion. 

Jennifer Aniston faced a familiar question that has been around since the show first aired in 1994. The hosts asked Aniston about the crushes she and David Schwimmer had on each other while shooting Friends. And Aniston had an interesting response to that. 

Why Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer never acted on their feelings?

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer caused a stir when they revealed that they were crushing on each other during the making of Friends. This was the most intriguing part of Friends: The Reunion, especially for fans who have long shipped Ross and Rachel on the show. When asked again about it, Aniston shared the reason their feelings never evolved into anything significant was wrong timing. Aniston further talked about her experience kissing Schwimmer for the first time on-screen.

Kelly asked the Murder Mystery actress if the kissing experience was “unusual” for the stars, as they both had feelings for each other, to which Aniston replied, saying, “Well… it was quite enjoyable actually”. This reaction caused a storm among the fans of Ross and Rachel, who shared the statement all across social media, gushing over the two. 

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