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David Schwimmer played the dinosaur-obsessed paleontologist, Ross Geller, inFRIENDS,and he was one of the most endearing aspects on the show. His character was slightly neurotic, and unintentionally funny, but extremely considerate of his friends.
Throughout the years, the cast has revealed many things about their experience onFRIENDS, and the late Matthew Perry’s struggles with addictions have been discussed the most. But we’ve overlooked what Schwimmer was going through, so let’s understand the difficulties he encountered throughout his journey.
What David Schwimmer Felt About His Fame FromFRIENDS
FRIENDSjolted all six actors to stardom after its release, and suddenly being under the spotlight can be intimidating. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, David Schwimmer revealed the dilemma he faced as an actor.
It was pretty jarring and it messed with my relationship to other people in a way that took years, I think, for me to adjust to and become comfortable with. As an actor, the way I was trained, my job was to observe life and to observe other people, so I used to walk around with my head up, really engaged and watching people.
However, when Schwimmer became famous he could no longer go out in public and make observations like he did earlier. Instead, he had to hide himself and make efforts to not be seen.
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This internal conflict wasn’t just about fame, he was forced to make many personal adjustments to adjust to this new lifestyle. It was a difficult period for him because he was still learning how to balance the demands of being a famous celebrity with his artistic identity.
David Schwimmer’s Frustration with Being Defined by Ross Geller
David Schwimmereventually came to terms with his fame, but he had a new challenge ahead, i.e., breaking away from the image of being Ross Geller. In an interview withThe Guardian, he expressed the challenges he faced due to the perception that people had created of him afterFRIENDS.
There was a period that I was very, very frustrated by being pigeonholed in this one genre, this one idea. I got Friends when I was 27 but I had done all this work on stage.But all that was just eradicated. As far as the public was concerned, I came out of the womb doing sitcom.
What Schwimmer experienced is common for actors who gain immense recognition for one role, and later on, they either get typecasted or struggle to find their footing in the industry. However, he’s trying to separate himself from Ross Geller’s image by starring in projects likeThe People v. O. J. Simpsonand transforming himself as an artist.
You can watchFRIENDSon Instagram.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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