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Adam Sandler “wanted to be Ross” on ‘Friends’? Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Murder Mystery’ Co-star Once Said This

Although Jennifer Aniston is most known for the famed 90s sitcom Friends, the
actress’ films are just as noteworthy. She began her big-screen career with her
childhood friend and maestro of goofball charm, Adam Sandler. From the moment
they met in their teens, the duo formed a bond that continued on their journeys
through Tinseltown. Whether they are cracking jokes on screen or sharing laughs
offscreen at awards shows, their friendship is almost like a real-life rom-com. 

This cinematic match made in quirky heaven is shipped so often that even Ross
might get jealous. But it turns out that in Sandler’s case, it is in fact the
other way around. 


WHEN SANDLER REVEALED WHY DAVID SCHWIMMER GOT ROSS INSTEAD OF HIM

In a chat with Jake Hamilton during the promos of Murder Mystery 2 back in
April, the host asked the duo which project they wished they could have done
together. To this, the 56-year-old jokingly remarked that he “could have
handled” being the monkey on Friends. Later he clarified that he “wanted to be
Ross” but Schwimmer got the part because he was “nicer and taller.”



To this confession, Aniston sarcastically added, “just a tad bit taller.”
Considering all the sweet gestures Sandler makes
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for her, this comment may have seemed rather cruel to some. But this incident is
one of the many silly banter moments these two have shared together.
Additionally, Sandler also clarified in a later interview that he was only
joking about these comments.

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Despite being in many movies together, the Hustler actor’s wish to play Ross
further adds to a long-standing mystery. After all, him even jokingly saying
that he wanted to play Aniston’s romantic partner in Friends was bound to raise
some questions.


HOW CLOSE ARE JENNIFER ANISTON AND ADAM SANDLER?

Besides being long-time friends, the Murder Mystery co-stars share a lot of
screen time with each other. But it is their off-screen life that interests fans
instead, considering how often they have been paired together
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-love-birds-jennifer-aniston-sparks-dating-rumors-with-adam-sandler-in-her-new-year-post/].
Obviously, Aniston is just a friend of Sandler’s who has been married for two
decades now. Yet their constant jabs at each other keep reviving these
speculations.

 

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These rumors are only made stronger by the fact that the duo have special
nicknames for each other. Not to forget the fact that the Grown Ups star once
jokingly wanted to replace Schwimmer on Friends who Aniston once had a crush on.

ALSO READ: Do You Know What Adorable Nicknames Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler
Have for Each Other?
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What are your thoughts about Sandler joking about wanting to play Ross on
Friends? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Ibadat Kaur

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although <strong>Jennifer Aniston is most known for the famed 90s sitcom <em>Friends</em>,</strong> the actress’ films are just as noteworthy. She began her big-screen career with her childhood friend and maestro of goofball charm, Adam Sandler. From the moment they met in their teens, the duo formed a bond that continued on their journeys through Tinseltown. Whether they are cracking jokes on screen or sharing laughs offscreen at awards shows, their friendship is almost like a real-life rom-com. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This cinematic match made in quirky heaven is shipped so often that even Ross might get jealous. But it turns out that in Sandler’s case, it is in fact the other way around. </span></p>
<h2><strong>When Sandler revealed why David Schwimmer got Ross instead of him</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a chat with Jake Hamilton during the promos of <em>Murder Mystery 2 </em>back in April, <strong>the host asked the duo which project they wished they could have done together.</strong> To this, the 56-year-old jokingly remarked that he “<em>could have handled</em>” being the monkey on <em>Friends</em>. Later he clarified that he “<em>wanted to be Ross</em>” but Schwimmer got the part because he was “<em>nicer and taller.</em>”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To this confession, Aniston sarcastically added, “<em>just a tad bit taller</em>.” Considering all <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jennifer-aniston-reveals-how-longtime-bestfriend-adam-sandler-and-his-wife-send-her-special-treatment-on-mothers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the sweet gestures Sandler makes</a> for her, this comment may have seemed rather cruel to some. But this incident is one of the many silly banter moments these two have shared together. Additionally, Sandler also clarified in a later interview that he was only joking about these comments.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-back-when-jennifer-aniston-poked-fun-at-this-four-hundred-twenty-million-dollar-stars-sense-of-fashion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Back When Jennifer Aniston Poked Fun At This $420 Million Star’s Sense of Fashion</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite being in many movies together, the <em>Hustler</em> actor’s wish to play Ross further adds to a long-standing mystery. After all, him even jokingly saying that he wanted to play Aniston’s romantic partner in <em>Friends</em> was bound to raise some questions.</span></p>
<h2><strong>How close are Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Besides being long-time friends, the <em>Murder Mystery</em> co-stars share a lot of screen time with each other. But it is their off-screen life that interests fans instead, considering how often <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-love-birds-jennifer-aniston-sparks-dating-rumors-with-adam-sandler-in-her-new-year-post/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">they have been paired together</a>. Obviously, Aniston is just a friend of Sandler’s who has been married for two decades now. Yet their constant jabs at each other keep reviving these speculations.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These rumors are only made stronger by the fact that the duo have special nicknames for each other. Not to forget the fact that the <em>Grown Ups</em> star once jokingly wanted to replace Schwimmer on <em>Friends</em> who Aniston once had a crush on.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-do-you-know-what-adorable-nicknames-jennifer-aniston-and-adam-sandler-have-for-each-other/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Do You Know What Adorable Nicknames Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler Have for Each Other?</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are your thoughts about Sandler joking about wanting to play Ross on <em>Friends</em>? Share your thoughts in the comments.</span></p>


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