It helped that they were close in real life, too.
According to the break-out star, he spent a lot of time wanting to hide under a baseball hat.
Still, Schwimmer didn’t let his personal struggles get in the way on set.
She remembers him calling her by name behind the scenes (rare for lead actors and higher-ups).
“For once, I felt like I had something to do with the show,” she wrote.
They’re really, really possessive.
It’s a bummer."
Marcel was eventually written out and the actor was able to relax.
“The feelings were mutual.
Instead of acting on their feelings, the co-stars channeled their attraction intoRoss and Rachel’s love story.
Suffice it to say, it definitely translated on screen …
It’s hard to forget thatfirst coffee shop kiss.
After Season 1, Schwimmer was considered one of the show’s break-out stars.
Despite his likability, Schwimmer wanted the show to remain ensemble-driven.
All in all, it just might have been his selflessness that made “Friends” such a success.
