He's now considered a Hollywood A-lister after starring in one of the most famous sitcoms in the world, but life could have been very different for David Schwimmer.

The actor bagged the role of a lifetime as Ross Geller in Friends, which led him and his five co-stars to become household names in Hollywood.

And while everything seemed to truly work out for Schwimmer, it's safe to say he had no idea life was going to be this way.

If the actor wasn't so swayed by the girls in his acting class, the world would possibly never know his name.

While Ross - a paleontologist with a PhD was always determined to let others know he is a doctor, it seems as though Schwimmer could actually have become a doctor himself.

In an interview with The Guardian, Schwimmer explained that he had his sights set on becoming a surgeon if he hadn’t chosen to pursue a career in acting.

Schwimmer described himself as having been a "big science geek", explaining: "I was fascinated by the human body: I knew everything about the lymph lymphatic, the vascular and the skeletal systems."

When it came to studying the subjects in class, however, Schwimmer said he found that he could "talk to more girls in acting class than in the science lab", and ultimately the realization "kind of derailed [his] medical career".

Schwimmer recalled trying out a few different career paths before finally buckling down and settling on a life in front of the camera.

The actor took up part-time work in an ice-cream shop, a "copy machine place", then as a "roller-skating waiter in Chicago", where he remained for seven years and made his "real money by doing stunts".

He recalled: "Everyone gets their burgers and fries, then you say: 'Hey, you want me to jump over your kids for five bucks?' They'd have their kids lie on the ground and I’d just jump over them at 30mph."

It sounds like he made the right career move in the end, though!

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Fans can't stop talking about Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer after their latest commercial that debuted at the Super Bowl.

On February 11, we were treated to some great action between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Fransisco 49ers as the two teams went head-to-head at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The Chiefs came out victorious thanks to some great play during overtime making the score 25-22, allowing them to continue their streak as Super Bowl Champions.

While most of the attention was on the football, other stand-out moments included Usher's incredible half-time performance, Taylor Swift and her all-star girl gang having fun up in the stands, and of course, the array of commercials that played throughout the event.

From Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's promotion for Dunkin' to the official teaser trailer for Wicked: Part One starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, we were treated to some big-budget surprises amid the football action.

But there's one ad that got everyone talking, and it's because of one iconic celebrity couple.

In collaboration with Uber Eats, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer starred in the business' commercial as friends who had forgotten each other - well, Aniston had forgotten. The message of the ad was to remind viewers that it's important to remember all the wonderful treats you can order on Uber Eats... even if that means forgetting an old friend.

Upon seeing the pair reunite on screen, fans took to social media in their numbers to express their love for their OTP.

"That’s it, we need them in a romcom ASAP! It’s so good to see them reunited on screen again! They were perfect as Ross and Rachel and they still have a lot to give to an audience, in my opinion," wrote one user on YouTube while another added: "Omgg thank u uber eats, lobsters" - a reference to their characters in Friends being each other's "lobsters".

Over on X people were also just as excited, with this user writing: "Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reuniting for a Superbowl ad?! Actually screamed."

"#UberEats ad excellent! Definitely in the running for best ad. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. #SuperBowl," another added.

Speaking of the pair, a source told In Touch that the former Friends co-stars were equally happy to see each other.

"Jen and David had a blast doing the commercial," the source told the outlet. "Jen usually gets stressed out in those kinds of situations but having David there really relaxed her. He cracks her up. The crew could sense major chemistry between them."

The superstar duo worked together on the hit NBC sitcom from 1994 to 2004, playing beloved on/off-again couple Ross Geller and Rachel Green. But fans were shocked to find out that their on-screen chemistry at the time was so palpable because they were actually in love with each other, as revealed during the Friends reunion.

"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 [in the night] because one of us was always in a relationship."

Aniston also recalled her feelings stating: "Sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop. So we just channeled all of our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel."

But the insider revealed that things may have developed since then.

"The feelings Jen and David have for each other go beyond friendship," they said. "They’re taking things slow and keeping things quiet for now. Only a few close friends know and they want to keep it that way for a while."

We'll just have to wait and see what - if anything - happens next.

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Last week, Jeff Bridges teased a mysterious new project, in which he reprises his iconic character 'The Dude' from 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski. In the Coen Brothers film, mellow Los Angeles slacker Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski gets mistaken for a cantankerous millionaire targeted by kidnappers. The hilarious mix-ups, trippy dream sequences and endlessly quotable dialogue made the movie so popular it inspired his own annual festival, Lebowski Fest.

However, the new project stopped being mysterious once the date flashed on screen at the end of the teaser video: February 3, 2019, the date of the Super Bowl, one of the most-watched events of the year, when companies unleash big-budget, celebrity-studded ads. And in the age of countless Memberberry revivals, nothing snags viewers more than nostalgia bait. 'Member when Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander brought back their Seinfeld characters for a Super Bowl ad? I 'member!

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Since the Coen Brothers stated they would never make a sequel to The Big Lebowski, it seemed pretty obvious this project was a Super Bowl commercial. To quote Seinfeld, "not that there's anything wrong with that!" It was fun to watch Matthew Broderick reprise Ferris Bueller in a Super Bowl ad for Honda, wasn't it? No? Well, that's just, like your opinion, man. If Bridges is going to don that ratty cardigan and pajama pants again, Lebowski fans are here for it.

A week before the Super Bowl, the Lebowski ad aired on television and contained a pleasant surprise: It also stars Sarah Jessica Parker, who reprises her iconic character, Carrie Bradshaw from HBO's Sex and the City. The concept is cute: Carrie's known for her signature drink, the Cosmopolitan, while The Dude is known for his signature drink, The White Russian. However, at this restaurant, they both decide to try something different: a Stella Artois.

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When Carrie announces her order, staffers are so shocked they drop plates, crash into each other, and ignore saucepans engulfed in flames. The Dude then walks in, and accepts the chaotic scene with a cavalier grin. "Wild night, huh?" he observes, then orders a Stella Artois, mispronouncing it "Stella Ar-tose." When he sits down, Carrie compliments The Dude on his choice of drink, to which he replies, "Changing can do a little good. Dude abides!"

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On Twitter, some people voiced their disappointment over the commercial, snarking, "This ad really does not tie the room together." But come on, Lebowski fans, did you really believe that The Coen Brothers secretly shot a sequel? And let's say they did: Do you think they could recapture the magic twenty years later, or, like Donny's ashes, the effort would blow back in viewers' faces, leaving a bitter taste?

As for Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex In The City returned for two films and a short-lived CW prequel series The Carrie Diaries. A third and final movie is rumored, but not confirmed. But if they never make it, maybe that's for the best, you know? As they say in Stephen King's Pet Sematary, "Sometimes dead is better."

David Schwimmer has sparked romance rumors after being spotted with a UCLA student in her 20s.

David Schwimmer appears to debut romance with a UCLA student in her 20s. Credit: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty

The 58-year-old actor, best known for portraying Ross Geller in Friends, was seen on Sunday evening (January 19) leaving Spago, an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant, alongside a much younger woman.

According to Daily Mail, the woman has been identified as 29-year-old Eliana Jolkovsky, a UCLA medical student and Jewish activist.

Schwimmer, dressed in dark clothing with a cap and light beard, kept a low profile as he accompanied Jolkovsky, who is part Korean, to an Uber - even holding the car door open for her. Meanwhile, the woman turned heads in chic white fold-over boots with a kitten heel.

Per the UCLA student's social media, she performed cadaveric gut dissections during her medical studies, is passionate about Mizrahi history, attends Shabbat, and donates to support Holocaust survivors living in poverty.

Her Instagram also hints at her interest in fashion, where she frequently showcases stylish looks and full makeup.

Schwimmer hasn’t been linked to anyone romantically since his 2017 split from Zoe Buckman, who is 39.

The former couple, who were married for six years from 2010, share a daughter named Cleo Buckman Schwimmer.

The pair announced their separation in a joint statement, writing that they were taking “some time apart while we determine the future of our relationship".

“Our priority is, of course, our daughter’s happiness and well-being during this challenging time, and so we ask for your support and respect for our privacy as we continue to raise her together and navigate this new chapter for our family,” they concluded, per News.com.au.

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While his personal life garners attention, Schwimmer continues to reflect fondly on his iconic role on Friends.

In a recent appearance on Good Morning America, he shared that he remains “pretty close” with co-star Matt LeBlanc.

“LeBlanc and I are pretty close, even though I live in New York and he’s in LA,” he said, recalling a moment when his co-star surprised him with a hilarious clip from the beloved sitcom.

“He’ll send me a message with a clip from [Friends] - which, it’s always funny to relive something we shot, what, 25 years ago or more?” he added.

The actor also shared heartwarming stories from fans, telling the hosts: "When I meet people on the street from another country and they say, 'Just have to say, I learned English watching your show,' or a father stops me and says, 'My kid was really, really ill and the one thing that kept them going in the hospital was just watching Friends.'

"It’s kind of the gift that keeps on giving," Schwimmer remarked. "You feel really grateful and blessed to have done something that people find fun."

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As Hollywood star David Lawrence Schwimmer celebrates his 57th birthday, his illustrious career—spanning from the iconic role of Ross Geller in the world-renowned sitcom Friends to his ventures into directing and producing—is a testament to his diverse talents and enduring appeal.

Born on November 2, 1966, in the bustling borough of Queens, New York City, Schwimmer's early relocation to Los Angeles set the stage for his future stardom.

Encouraged by a high school instructor, he dipped his toes into the acting world through summer programs at Northwestern University, an experience that shaped his career path and led him to a Bachelor's degree in speech and theater from the same institution.

In 1988, showcasing an entrepreneurial spirit, Schwimmer co-founded the Lookingglass Theatre Company with fellow graduates in Chicago, demonstrating his passion for the dramatic arts. Yet, it was the role of the paleontologist Ross Geller in Friends, premiering in 1994, that catapulted him to international fame.

Despite an initial supporting role in the ABC tele-movie A Deadly Silence, Schwimmer's association with Friends not only made him a household name but also earned him and his co-stars—Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow—a special place in the hearts of millions.

The series, which remains one of the highest-rated shows on television, continued to enamor fans until its finale in 2004 and enjoyed a resurgence with Friends: The Reunion in 2021.

Schwimmer's artistic journey, however, extends beyond Friends His filmography includes an array of projects like Wolf, Kissing a Fool, The Pallbearer, and voice work in the beloved animated franchise Madagascar. Not confined to acting alone, Schwimmer has leveraged his industry knowledge into successful stints as a producer and director, helming projects such as Trust and the sitcom Joey.

With an impressive net worth estimated at $130 million as of this year, Schwimmer's financial success is significant, with media reports citing a staggering $60 million earned from Friends alone.

The series continues to contribute to his wealth, with approximately $7 million per year accruing from royalties—a clear indicator of the show's lasting popularity.

As Schwimmer steps into his 57th year, his legacy in entertainment is multifaceted. From making audiences laugh with his on-screen antics to pushing creative boundaries behind the camera, his influence is pervasive.

Schwimmer's journey from a young New York talent to a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame is not just a story of fame but one of resilience, adaptability, and continuous reinvention.

For fans and aspiring artists alike, Schwimmer remains a source of inspiration—a reminder that with passion and versatility, longevity in the fickle world of show business is not just a dream, but a palpable reality.

As we celebrate this milestone birthday, we look forward to more impactful performances and dynamic productions from a man who has truly mastered the art of entertainment.

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