How Old Was The Friends Cast
Ever wondered if your favorite Friends characters were as old as you thought? Well, grab a cup of coffee (or a 'pivot' beer) and let's dive into the ages of the gang when the...
Ever wondered if your favorite Friends characters were as old as you thought? Well, grab a cup of coffee (or a 'pivot' beer) and let's dive into the ages of the gang when the show first aired. Spoiler alert: they were so not in their 40s!
Ross: The Oldest of the Gang
Our favorite paleontologist, David Schwimmer, was a 29-year-old when the show started. Yep, Ross was the oldest of the group, but he was still a baby in dinosaur years, right?
Fun fact: Schwimmer was actually older than his on-screen mom, I'll Be There for You theme song singer, Phoebe Buffay herself, Lisa Kudrow. Talk about a generation gap!
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Rachel: The Youngest Green Card Seeker
Jennifer Aniston, who played the iconic Rachel Green, was a 25-year-old when the show began. She was the youngest of the main cast, but she sure knew how to pull a Rachel on us!
Did you know? Aniston was actually a year older than her on-screen love interest, the one himself, Brad Pitt. Awkward!
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Monica, Chandler, and Joey: The Trio in Their Late 20s
Courteney Cox (Monica Geller) and Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) were both 30 years old when they started playing our favorite friends. Meanwhile, Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) was a 27-year-old when he first graced our screens.
Talk about a tight-knit group! They were all practically the same age, which probably helped them share a pizza so effortlessly.
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The One Where They All Grew Up
By the time the show ended, the cast had aged a solid decade. Schwimmer was 39, Aniston was 36, Cox and Perry were both 40, and LeBlanc was 37. Kudrow, the youngest of the main cast, was 41.
So, there you have it! The Friends cast was so not the 40-somethings we thought they were. They were just a group of late 20-somethings navigating life in New York City. Could we BE any more surprised?
Now, go forth and impress your friends with your newfound Friends knowledge. And remember, no matter how old you are, there's always room for a Friends marathon!
