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David Schwimmer Reflects on 'Friends' Fame and Theme Song Aversion

The actor shared how his daughter's love for the sitcom helped him reconnect with its legacy after years of discomfort with the iconic theme song.

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(L-R) Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Lisa Kudrow on the set of ‘Friends.’

Overview

  • David Schwimmer revealed that he struggled to listen to the 'Friends' theme song, 'I’ll Be There for You,' for years due to overexposure and its association with his public appearances.
  • The actor avoided rewatching the show after its conclusion in 2004, preferring to move on from the experience and the intense fame it brought.
  • Schwimmer's perspective on the show and its theme song shifted positively after his daughter began watching 'Friends' around age nine, leading to a renewed appreciation.
  • He discussed the challenges of fame during the show's peak, including incidents like being mobbed by fans and the loss of privacy.
  • Schwimmer acknowledged the life-changing impact of 'Friends' but noted that it may have continued longer than it needed to before ending in 2004.