Ross Geller, played by David Schwimmer, is Monica Geller's elder brother in the NBC sitcom Friends.
Ross and Monica were born to Jack Geller and Judy Geller. From sitting on each other's laps in Central Perk all the time to fighting over condoms in an episode, the two siblings share a very warm and quite close bond that bugged many viewers a bit at times. Nevertheless, the pair in the show were still loved and adored equally as the other main cast.
Throughout the show, the two had their own sets of ups and downs in life, and yet like true siblings, they stuck around with each other till the end along with their friends Joey, Chandler, Rachel, and Phoebe. The six shared an unbreakable bond in the show which changed the whole idea of friendship and love for all of us.
Who was Monica in Friends?
Portrayed by Courtney Cox, Monica Geller is one of the main characters in the popular sitcom Friends. She is the younger sister to Ross Geller, wife of Chandler Bing, and close friend of Joey Tribbiani, Phoebe Buffay, and Rachel Green. Other than her catchphrase "I Know!" throughout the sitcom, Monica was also known as the "Mother Hen" of the group and for her Greenwich Village apartment where most of the group usually gathered.
Talking about her childhood, Monica had a bit of a bumpy childhood because of her weight and her parents favoring Ross over her. However, as she grew she lost weight after she overheard Chandler calling her Ross' fat sister. Monica worked as a chef in New York and is also known for her obsessive cleanliness, orderliness, competitiveness, and bossy nature in the show. Apart from all this, she was also known for having a caring and friendly attitude and can't say no to someone easily.
After meeting her best friend Rachel Green in Central Perk who was a runaway bride, Monica gave her a place to stay in her apartment till she sorted her life out and became independent. Monica was seen throughout the 10 seasons of Friends and her character development has always been admirable.
Monica later married her long time crush Chandler Bing (played by Matthew Perry) in season 8 and adopted twins via surrogacy.
Who was Ross Geller in Friends?
Portrayed by David Schwimmer, Ross was Monica's older brother and a paleontologist who had a Ph.D. from Columbia University. In the series, he is known for his tumultuous affairs, especially with Rachel Green (played by Jennifer Aniston). Ross' first wife Carol left him after coming out as a lesbian and falling in love with another woman. The two shared a son named Ben. Later Ross has many flings and also finally confessed his crush on Rachel after she began residing in his sister Monica's apartment. However, the two had a pretty on-and-off relationship as the series progressed.
Rachel and Ross share a daughter named Emma in the sitcom and by the series finale the two reconcile. Ross' catchphrase in the sitcom "We were on a break" became highly famous amongst the fans. Out of the 6, Ross is the smartest and is known for his caring, polite, thoughtful, clumsy, and socially awkward behavior. He was the favorite child which also made him somewhat arrogant and self-centered at times.
Who was Ross' best friend in the show?
Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry was shown to be Ross' best friend in the sitcom. Both of them were roommates in college and then later turned brother-in-laws after Chandler married his younger sister Monica. The two shared a strong bond but also had their competitions and petty fights at times which was an absolute delight to watch.
Ross also shared a good bond with Phoebe Buffay and Joey Tribbiani.
Who was Monica's best friend in the show?
Rachel Green, played by Jennifer Aniston, is one of Monica's best friends in the show. The two have shared a bond since they were 6. They lost contact for years and later connected once again when Rachel showed up as a bride in Central Perk after running away from her wedding with Barry Farber. Monica then asked Rachel to stay at her apartment until she had her life back on track and the two since shared a deep bond just like sisters.
Monica is also close with Phoebe Buffay and had stayed as a roommate with her for a brief time until Phoebe decided to shift for the sake of their friendship. Rachel was the maid of honor at Monica's and Chandler's wedding.
FAQs
Q. Who created Friends?
A. David Crane and Marta Kauffman created Friends.
Q. When did Friends' first episode air?
A. Friends began airing from 22 September 1994 to 6 May 2004.
Q. What was Friends originally supposed to be called?
A. Friends was originally titled "Insomnia Cafe", “Friends Like Us,” and “Six Of One.”
Q. What is the relationship between Ross and Monica?
A. Ross and Monica are siblings in the sitcom Friends.
