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Surprising fact about Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer’s ages will leave Friends fans speechless

Thursday, 04/04/2024, 14:19 (GMT+7)

The beloved sitcom Friends continues to captivate fans around the world, even years after its final episode aired. 

Fans of the TV show Friends were shocked when they learned a surprising fact about the ages of Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer, who played Monica and Ross Geller.

This revelation has amazed and captivated viewers.

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Friends fans are shocked by Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer's surprising ages. Image Credit: Getty

Surprising fact about Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer’s ages will leave Friends fans speechless

Recently, an astonishing fact about the ages of two of the show's stars, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer has left Friends enthusiasts utterly speechless. 

Sometimes we get lost in the nostalgia of watching Friends and the youthful adventures of its characters in New York City. 

It's easy to overlook the passage of time. However, it's quite astonishing to realize the current ages of the cast members. 

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Friends fans were left speechless by the surprising ages of Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer. Image Credit: Getty

Jennifer Aniston, who brought Rachel Green to life, is now 55 years old. 

Similarly, Lisa Kudrow, known for her portrayal of the quirky Phoebe Buffay, has reached the age of 60. 

But it was the discovery surrounding Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer that truly shook fans.

In the show, Cox and Schwimmer portrayed the brother-sister duo of Monica and Ross Geller, respectively. 

Remarkably, the actors are now approximately the same age as their characters' parents, Jack and Judy Geller, who were when Friends first premiered in 1994. 

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Surprisingly, Cox and Schwimmer are now the same age as their characters' parents in Friends. Image Credit: Friends

Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles brilliantly portrayed the Geller parents throughout the series, with Gould currently at 85 years old and Pickles at 89. 

This means that when the show began, Jack and Judy Geller were around 55 and 59 years old.

Adding to the surprise, Courteney Cox, who played Monica, is actually older than her on-screen brother, David Schwimmer, who portrayed Ross. 

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In a surprising twist, Courteney Cox is older than her on-screen brother, David Schwimmer, in Friends. Image Credit: Getty

Cox is now 59 years old, while Schwimmer is 57 years old, surpassing the age at which Gould would have been when he initially took on the role of Ross' father.

The fact about Cox and Schwimmer's ages has captured the attention of Friends fans.

Fans have expressed a mix of disbelief, nostalgia, and a sense of their own aging. 

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Cox, at 59, and Schwimmer, at 57, are older than the actor who played Ross' father. Image Credit: Getty

Some are surprised at how swiftly time has passed, while others humorously lament the reminder of their own mortality.

Despite the passage of time, Friends remains a beloved series that continues to bring joy to fans worldwide. 

The ability to revisit the show's ten-year span, even as the cast members themselves age, offers a comforting and familiar retreat for viewers.

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Schwimmer is now 57. Image Credit: Getty

I honestly thought it was crystal clear that they're supposed to be at least mid to late 20s, one user said.

I am shocked...I thought they were in their 60's, the second said.

The funny part is, Courtney is older than David in real life. Matthew Perry was the youngest cast member and Lisa Cudrow was the oldest, another user explained.