David Schwimmeris not currently datingJennifer Aniston, despite online rumors that theFriendscostars are seeing each other.After the tabloidCloserpublished a report earlier this week claiming that the two stars were romantically involved, a rep for Schwimmer, 54, told the U.K. outletThe Sunthat thereis “no truth” to the rumors.Schwimmer’s rep did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.In May, HBO Max’slong-awaitedFriendsreunionrevealed a secret offscreen crush between Aniston and Schwimmer, who played lovebirds Rachel Green and Ross Geller on the comedy series. During the special, host James Corden asked the cast whether any of them developed a real-life romance with each other.For more on David Schwimmer andJennifer Anistondating rumors and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.When Aniston suggested Schwimmer tackle the question, he admitted to having a “major crush” on her.“At some point, we were crushing hard on each other,” he said. “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.“Aniston, 52, added, “Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television.’ Sure enough, first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.“Instead of acting on their feelings, Aniston explained that they “channeled” everything into their famous characters.Ian West/PA Images via GettyWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Schwimmer was previously married toZoe Buckman— with whom he shares10-year-old daughter Cleo— from 2010 untilthey splitin 2017. Aniston was married toBrad Pittfrom2000 to 2005and later wedJustin Theroux, whomshe split fromin 2018 after more than two years of marriage and almost seven years together.While chatting with fellow formerFriendsstars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow on SiriusXM’sThe Howard Stern Showin June, Aniston once again said she and Schwimmer never acted on their feelings for on one another.RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer AnistonSaysBrad PittWas a ‘Fantastic’FriendsGuest Star: He ‘Was Wonderful’“We were in relationships and it was always never the right time and it wouldn’t have worked,” she said. “The beauty of that was that whatever feelings we had we just literally channeled everything into Ross and Rachel and I think that’s maybe why it resonated the way it did.““But no, we never, on my life [got together]. And Courteney and Lisa would know if it did because they would’ve heard about it. They can vouch for me,” she added, as Cox, 57, said it was “true.““I would proudly say I banged Schwimmer if that happened,” Aniston joked. “But no.”
David Schwimmeris not currently datingJennifer Aniston, despite online rumors that theFriendscostars are seeing each other.
After the tabloidCloserpublished a report earlier this week claiming that the two stars were romantically involved, a rep for Schwimmer, 54, told the U.K. outletThe Sunthat thereis “no truth” to the rumors.
Schwimmer’s rep did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
In May, HBO Max’slong-awaitedFriendsreunionrevealed a secret offscreen crush between Aniston and Schwimmer, who played lovebirds Rachel Green and Ross Geller on the comedy series. During the special, host James Corden asked the cast whether any of them developed a real-life romance with each other.
For more on David Schwimmer andJennifer Anistondating rumors and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
When Aniston suggested Schwimmer tackle the question, he admitted to having a “major crush” on her.
“At some point, we were crushing hard on each other,” he said. “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.”
Aniston, 52, added, “Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television.’ Sure enough, first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.”
Instead of acting on their feelings, Aniston explained that they “channeled” everything into their famous characters.
Ian West/PA Images via Getty
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Schwimmer was previously married toZoe Buckman— with whom he shares10-year-old daughter Cleo— from 2010 untilthey splitin 2017. Aniston was married toBrad Pittfrom2000 to 2005and later wedJustin Theroux, whomshe split fromin 2018 after more than two years of marriage and almost seven years together.
While chatting with fellow formerFriendsstars Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow on SiriusXM’sThe Howard Stern Showin June, Aniston once again said she and Schwimmer never acted on their feelings for on one another.
RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer AnistonSaysBrad PittWas a ‘Fantastic’FriendsGuest Star: He ‘Was Wonderful’
“We were in relationships and it was always never the right time and it wouldn’t have worked,” she said. “The beauty of that was that whatever feelings we had we just literally channeled everything into Ross and Rachel and I think that’s maybe why it resonated the way it did.”
“But no, we never, on my life [got together]. And Courteney and Lisa would know if it did because they would’ve heard about it. They can vouch for me,” she added, as Cox, 57, said it was “true.”
“I would proudly say I banged Schwimmer if that happened,” Aniston joked. “But no.”
source: people.com
