Friends’ fans went into meltdown last week after Closer revealed Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have finally acted on 25 years of harboured feelings for each other – enjoying a string of secret dates since reuniting for the sitcom’s reunion show in May. And after reportedly enjoying dinners out and sunset hikes, pals say David, 54, is now set to join Jen, 52, on holiday in Mexico later this month.
An insider tells Closer, “While it isn’t a full-blown relationship between the two of them yet, David and Jen are taking their time to work out their feelings. It’s not something that can be rushed into with all the years of friendship they have behind them, so they are exploring the chemistry they have.”
They add that Jen has invited David along to a trip away with friends, where they’ll get some alone time and have the chance to have some heart to hearts.
The source says, “Jen’s jetting to her favourite vacation spot in Cabo for a few days with a group of close friends and, after David made a cheeky hint about tagging along, she thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spend time with him and her close circle.
“They’ve rented a luxury villa and Jen and David are going to stay on a couple of days to have one-on-one time once the group leaves. Jen has admitted she’s a little nervous about it, but she’s also excited to have some uninterrupted alone time.”
In an interview earlier this month, Jen admitted David and his daughter Cleo, 10 – from his marriage to ex Zoe Buckman – had been to visit her at her home since the reunion.
And fans were ecstatic to learn the pair have been spending time together. One wrote, “This has to be the best celebrity news this century, they are made for each other.” Another commented, “Always thought they’d be a great pairing. Good luck to them,” while a third made reference to lyrics in the Friends soundtrack, writing, “Finally some good news, cause it hasn’t been my day, my week, my month or even my year!!”
But while David’s rep last week denied a relationship between the pair, sources insist they are heading that way but taking things slowly.
Popular culture expert Nick Ede explains there are good reasons they might not be confirming a new romance just yet. He says, “Jen and David would know that, if they were together, the world would be looking them. They won’t want to rush it – they have to make sure they do have a future together first because it will create a massive flux of interest.
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1 of 17Friends Coffee Mug and Central Perk Novelty Socks Gift Set
If you get the coffee machine and coffee capsules then you're going to need something to drink it out of, so why not treat yourself to this mug? Not only does it include a pair of socks but the mug is heat changing meaning it'll change from black to green when you've added in hot water.
2 of 17Friends Cards Against Humanity
A Friends version of Cards Against Humanity? Need we say more. This is a present you NEED to get for a friend this Christmas.
3 of 17Friends Trivial Pursuit
Trivial pursuit is an absolute classic game but this Friends themed version is a must. It's the perfect way to test the 'ultimate' Friends fan and see if they really know EVERYTHING about the show.
4 of 17Friends Coffee Machine
If you want to go all out this Christmas then treat yourself to a Friends themed coffee machine that supports both Nespresso and Dolce Gusto Pods. This bundle also contains a drip tray, four white mugs and 40 pods - you can honestly treat your entire family with a hot drink.
5 of 17FriendsFest Summer 2021
Every single Friends fan needs to go to FriendsFest. It's back next summer and you'll be able to visit some of the iconic locations from the show including Monica's apartment, Ross' apartment, Central Perk and recreate the famous 'PIVOT' scene in the hallway. It's a proper day out so make sure you're either treating yourself or a BFF to this present.
6 of 17Winning Moves 27229 Friends
Monopoly is the perfect family game - you'll be entertained for hours. However with this Friends addition as you move around the board you'll also get to relive iconic episodes. Plus the game pieces are all inspired by the Friends characters and they include Phoebe's guitar, Monica's chef hat and Ross' dinosaur toy.
7 of 17Friends Apartment Door iPhone Case & Cover
Want to prove you're a Friends fan but in a subtle way? Get your hands on this purple phone case that's inspired by Monica's front door.
8 of 17Friends Puzzle
If lockdown has taught us anything it's that we all love a puzzle, quiz or Zoom meeting. However for Christmas instead of doing a quiz online why not treat yourself and your family to this Friends puzzle? You'll be entertained for HOURS.
9 of 17Friends: The Complete Series DVD
Relieve the ten series of Friends with this boxset. It's a classic Christmas present to be honest and something everyone friends fan needs in their lives.
10 of 17Personalised Friends inspired Accessory Pouch Make up Bag
If someone in your life is in need of a new make-up bag then this Friends one is perfect because you can get it personalised with their name. A great way to keep your make-up essentials all in one place.
11 of 17Friends Notebook & Pen Set
If 2021 is the year you want to get organised then you're going to want to grab yourself this matching notebook and pen set. Whether you're writing a journal or creating an everyday to do list - use this Friends themed set to keep up to date with your tasks.
12 of 17BPA Free Personalised Friends Island Water bottle bottle
You can't go wrong with a water bottle - it's a great way to make sure you're actually drinking enough throughout the day. And if you love Friends then why not treat yourself to this fun water bottle that you can personalise with your name.
13 of 17Personalised gin glass friends tv show inspired gets drunk
Know a friend who is ALWAYS up for a drink? Then treat them to this wine glass this festive season and you can even get their name printed on the front.
14 of 17TV 'Friends' Inspired 'Pivot' Candle
This vegan friendly wild frangipani scented candle is the ideal Friends Christmas present for any of your pals who is a vegan and loves a good candle.
15 of 17Friends Word Search, Jumbles and Trivia Book
If you know a loved one who can spend hours doing word searches and brain teasers then this Friends puzzle book is the perfect Christmas present. They'll be tested on the character, actors, creators and location surrounding the TV show.
16 of 17Friends Lip Balm Duo
Another great stocking filler for any Friends fan is this lip balm duo that's caramel and vanilla scented. We're also loving the design tbh.
17 of 17Friends Nespresso Capsule Limited Edition Coffee Advent Calendar
When you watch Friends do you wish you were sitting in Central Perk with them enjoying a coffee? Us too. Well, why not treat yourself this run up to Christmas with this Friends inspired coffee capsule advent calendar. Some of the flavours include Choco Cherry, Speculoos (spiced shortcrust cookie), Creme Brûlée, Caramel Toffee, and Cinnamon.
“They won’t want to break the world’s hearts or their own. They’re getting older, they’ve both been married before, so they will be more cautious before diving in and going public.”
David and Jen – whose on-screen characters, Ross and Rachel, had one of the most defining romances in sitcom history – caused a huge frenzy when admitting they had “major crushes” on each other during the show’s run from 1994 to 2004.
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During the Friends reunion show, host James Corden, said it was “inconceivable” there were no off-screen romances during their decade filming together, to which David responded, “I had a major crush on Jen,” who coyly replied, “It was reciprocated.”
David continued, “At some point we were both crushing hard on each other but it was like two ships passing. One of us was always in a relationship and we never crossed that boundary.”
The actor has remained largely single since his 2017 divorce, while twice-divorced Jen recently split from an unnamed TV producer, amid reports he felt intimidated by her close friendship with her first husband, Brad Pitt, 57.
Jen has also remained on good terms with her second husband, Justin Theroux – calling the Leftovers star “one of a kind” in a gushing tribute to mark his 50th birthday last week, adding, “Love you!”