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As David Schwimmer denies he’s dating Jennifer Aniston, here’s some other real-life co-star couples
As David Schwimmer denies he is dating Jennifer Aniston this week, here’s a look at some other celebrity co-star couples (Picture: Rex/Gett)
It was music to Friends fans’ ears – Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer were dating.
News of their apparent relationship broke on Tuesday with claims the pair, whose characters Rachel Green and Ross Geller had an on-off romance on the show, had been enjoying cosy dinners and long walks together.
David admitted during HBO Max’s Friends: The Reunion this year that he had a ‘major crush’ on Jen and she confessed the feelings were ‘reciprocal’ when they started filming the first season of Friends in 1994.
While no romance blossomed as they were always with other people, it was claimed this week that the pair’s chemistry was still strong and David had flown from his home in New York to spend time with Jen in Los Angeles.
A source told Closer: ‘They walked around one of Jen’s favourite vineyards in Santa Barbara, where it was clear there was lots of chemistry between them.’
However, David’s rep shut down the speculation on Wednesday, leaving us all a little bereft.
Jen and David starred together as Ross and Rachel in Friends (Picture: Bei/REX/Shutterstock)
So, to fill our hearts after the loss of the romance that never was, here are some other co-star couples who got together.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reunited this year after rekindling their romance (Picture: WireImage)
They were known as Bennifer back in the day and we were all totally obsessed. Fortunately for us, and them, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are now back together, going public with their romance this summer.
The couple appeared in romantic comedy Gigli, which was released in 2003, and they first started dating in 2002, announcing their engagement in November that year. However, they postponed their wedding in September 2003 and officialy split in January 2004.
Jennifer and Ben are now back together and they confirmed their reconciliation by sharing a picture of themselves kissing which was taken as they toured Europe on a super-yacht.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Penelope and Javier opt to keep their relationship private after working together on set (Picture: Franck Robichon/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem first met on the set of Jamón Jamón in 1992 but they didn’t start dating until they filmed Woody Allen’s 2008 movie Vicky Christina Barcelona together.
Fast forward two years and the couple got married in 2010. However, they are notoriously private about their relationship.
Penélope told Tatler in 2019: ‘It was a really good decision for us, not to talk about our relationship.
‘It would feel very strange to do it a different way.’
Freida Pinto and Dev Patel
Freida Pinto and Dev Patel met on the set of hit movie Slumdog Millionaire (Picture: Stewart Cook/REX/Shutterstock)
Freida Pinto and Dev Patel met on the set of 2008 award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.
They dated for seven years before going their separate ways in 2014.
After their split, Frieda told the Daily Mail: ‘You can be with someone, and it can be really good for your growth.
‘That’s what Dev was for me. The seven years I was with him were so impactful.’
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling
Eva and Ryan worked together on The Place Between the Pines (Picture: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock)
Possibly the most low-key Hollywood couple, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling kept their relationship under wraps and rarely made family appearances together.
The couple, who share daughters Esmeralda and Amada, appeared in 2013 The Place Between the Pines together.
Commenting on their choice to stay out of the spotlight, Eva previously wrote on Instagram: ‘I have always had a clear boundary when it comes to my man and my kids.
‘I’ll talk about them of course, within limits, but I won’t post pictures of our daily life.’
Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling
Ryan and Rachel appeared in 2004 film The Notebook together (Picture: Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock)
Before he found love with Eva Mendes, Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling were an item.
The pair worked together on 2004 film The Notebook but reportedly struggled to get along during their early days on set.
They started dating after the release of the movie and were far more open about their romance than Ryan is with Eva, with Rachel jumping into his arms at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and passionately kissing him in full view of onlookers.
However, two years later in 2007 they decided to go their separate ways.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Angelina and Brad were a Hollywood power couple before splitting (Picture: Getty Images Europe)
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were a major Hollywood power couple before their split in 2016 after two years of marriage.
The pair spent seven years together but Angelina cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for their separation.
The former couple, who appeared in 2005 film Mr & Mrs Smith together, share their six children Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner made an excellent couple, even if their union was short lived, because of their shared name (Picture: Picturegroup/REX/Shutterstock)
Singer Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner starred in 2010 romcom Valentine’s Day together and stared dating after.
With the same first names, it seemed like a match made in celebrity heaven but their romance was to be short lived – they went their separate ways after three months together.
However, true to form, Taylor wrote about it in her song Back to December, singing: ‘So this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you saying I’m sorry for that night.
‘You gave me all your love and all I gave you was goodbye.’ Ouch!
Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron
Vanessa and Zac were an item after working on High School Musical together (Picture: Getty)
Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron appeared together in the Disney Channel’s 2008 hit film High School Musical.
It seems it was love at first sight for the pair, with Vanessa previously telling Glamour: ‘Right off the bat, we had a connection, I think everybody could see it.
‘Now, I guess [we have a mature relationship]. I think that we inspire each other. [I love] having someone to grow with.’
However, they split the very same year she made those comments in 2010.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr met in the 90s and are still happily married to this day (Picture: Daniel Deme/EPA/REX/Shutterstock)
Iconic 90s couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr met on the set of 1997 slasher movie I Know What You Did Last Summer.
However, it wasn’t until years later that they would become an item.
The couple married in 2002 and they share children Grace and Rocky together.
Camila Mendes and Charles Melton
Camila and Charles worked together on Riverdale (Picture: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock)
Camila Mendes and Charles Melton began dating after working together on 2017 teen drama Riverdale.
However, things weren’t to last for the pair, with a source telling E! News in 2019: ‘They both have movie projects separately, and it’s been a lot on both their plates.
‘Nothing in particular happened; they just both felt busy and overwhelmed and it was a lot of pressure on them.’
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson met on the set of Twilight (Picture: Andy Rain/EPA/REX/Shutterstock)
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson starred in vampire-themed Twilight together, with the pair embarking on their union in 2008.
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However, they denied they were an item until 2011, with marriage rumours swirling in 2012.
Their romance was not set to last, with Robert reportedly being heartbroken after Kristen cheated on him with Snow White and the Huntsmen director Rupert Sanders, with neither party denying the claims at the time and Rupert issuing a public apology to his then wife.
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