Jennifer Aniston has dated Tate Donovan, Paul Rudd, and Brad Pitt, who are three actors that appeared as guests in the sitcom Friends.
There were a lot of rumors about “David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston dating” during the course of Friends, as it was obvious because of the on-screen chemistry they both shared. Moreover, everyone wanted to see Rachel and Ross together, on and off screen. There was enough material for them not to be together on-screen as per the plot, though the end of the series would indicate otherwise. However, that never happened although fans have yet to digest it.
The actors admitted that they had feelings for each other in real life during the premiere of "Friends: The Reunion" on HBO Max. The two celebrities admitted that they never followed their feelings and were constantly dating other people.
"The first season, I had a major crush on Jen," Schwimmer said. "At some point we were both crushing hard on each other, but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship. And we never crossed that boundary. We respected that." He went on to say, "When we had breaks from rehearsal, there were moments we would cuddle on the couch." "We would spoon and fall asleep on the couch, and I kept thinking, how did not everyone know we were crushing on each other?" Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, said that the cast definitely knew.
Tate Donovan’s relationship with Jennifer
In 1995, Aniston dated actor Tate Donovan, but their romance was short-lived. Donovan made a memorable appearance in "Friends" by portraying Rachel Green's love interest for five episodes, even though the couple had already been separated in real life by that point. Thankfully, Aniston made friends with Donovan during their relationship and revealed that he was the one who introduced her to Sandra Bullock.
"We were introduced by our former boyfriend. I say ‘our’ because you and I both partook of this one human being," Aniston responded to a joke made by Bullock to Interview Magazine in February 2020 by saying, "Yes, we did. That’s a beautiful way of saying it. "He seems to have a type," Aniston added before Bullock furthered that Donovan likes women who are "talented, funny, kind, introspective, and generous." In November 2005, Donovan married the author Corrine Kingsbury; however, their union was short-lived, and they divorced three years later.
Donovan admitted that his appearance in Friends was hard and awkward for him as the relationship with Aniston went up to the level of engagement, although they called it off. Moreover, he added, he used to come back to the dressing room after shooting and weep.
Paul Rudd’s relationship with Jennifer
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston allegedly dated for a number of years, though the exact duration is unknown. In their 1998 movie "The Object of My Affection," the pair gave off the impression that they were in a committed relationship. They continued to collaborate on projects, such as "Friends" from 2002 to 2004 and "Wanderlust" in 2012.
In the end, Aniston admitted to having a romantic relationship with Rudd, reportedly joking that "we were together when we were, like, 12." In February 2003, Julie Yaeger and Rudd got married. They have two young ones.
According to a source, their relationship was not long-term but rather a brief, casual one with no serious implications.
Brad Pitt’s relationship with Jennifer
In the late 1990s, it appeared that Aniston had finally found happiness with none other than Brad Pitt. Despite having met in 1994, the couple didn't go on their first date until 1998, when their agents, in classic Hollywood style, set them up. While they made an effort to conceal their relationship, the couple quickly rose to the top of the tabloids as the nation watched their love blossom.
They announced their relationship to the world in September 1999, and they made their red carpet debut at the Emmy Awards. In July 2000, the Hollywood lovebirds exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Malibu. Pitt then appeared in an episode of "Friends" in 2001 as a friend Ross had in high school who also hated Rachel. In addition to the fact that viewers enjoyed seeing Pitt and Aniston together on television, the part also led to his nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
Aniston told the Guardian in February 2004 that she wanted to have children with Brad Pitt. "It’s time. You know, I think you can work with a baby; I think you can work pregnant; I think you can do all of it. So I’m just truly looking forward to slowing down." But when the couple split up in January 2005, their plans to have kids came to an abrupt halt.
They addressed the media with a joint statement - "We would like to announce that after seven years together, we have decided to formally separate." "For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another, we ask in advance for your kindness and sensitivity in the coming months."
Their breakup coincided with rumours that Pitt had cheated on Aniston with his co-star in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," Angelina Jolie. The divorce was finalized in October 2005, and while things were difficult for the former couple for a while, they are now friendly again. Jolie and Pitt married in August 2014; however, she requested a divorce in September 2016, and they were declared legally single in April 2019.
FAQs
Q. What is Brad Pitt's net worth?
A. William Bradley Pitt, popularly known as Brad Pitt, is an American actor and producer with a net worth of nearly $300 million as of 2022.
Q. Did Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer ever date?
A. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer admittedly had feelings for each other, but they never dated as one of them was always dating someone else.
Q. Who is Jennifer Aniston dating currently?
A. Rumors of a relationship between Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm started when a source said the two had gone on a few "secret dates.”
