A walk down memory lane! It’s been nearly two decades since Friends went off the air, but Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry and the rest of the legendary cast remain beloved sitcom stars to this day. After seeing photos of the TV personalities now, you’ll be surprised to find out they look just as good as they did back in the day.

Friends, which ran for 10 seasons from September 1994 to May 2004, followed the lives of six close pals — played by Jennifer, Matthew, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer — as they lived in the same New York City apartment complex and navigated their hilariously hectic lives.

Over the course of the hit show’s time on the air, the series snagged countless awards, including Golden Globes, Emmys and SAG Awards, on top of tons of other nominations. The New York Times reported the show’s 2004 finale attracted more than 52.5 million viewers, which held the record for “the fourth biggest audience ever for the end of a series.”

Considering Friends is just as popular today as it was back then, fans were incredibly excited to hear that the cast signed on for a reunion years later. The reunion special, hosted by James Corden, aired in May 2021 on HBO Max.

Courteney, who portrayed Monica Geller, opened up about what it was like to film the highly anticipated episode during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that month. While looking back on the incredible memories they created during the ’90s and early ’00s, Courteney said “it was unbelievable” to reunite with her former castmates.

“It was so emotional,” she shared with host Ellen DeGeneres. “It’s an unscripted reunion, but we got to be on Stage 24 for the first time, all of us in, like, I forgot how many years. 15 years? 17 years?”

Being alongside her colleagues brought Courteney back to the days when they were filming Friends, said the actress, who joked she has the “worst” memory. “Oh God … Everything came up that I forgot about.”

While most of Courteney’s memories are filled with unforgettable moments on set, the Cougar Town alum dished the famous fountain scene in the show’s opening credits wasn’t as glamorous to shoot.

“We were in that fountain for a long time. Somebody thought that would be really fun, and let me tell you what happens, it’s not fun to be dancing in a fountain for hours and hours,” she quipped. “I remember Matthew Perry saying at one point, and we didn’t know each other that well at that point, but I remember — and this was so Matthew — but he was like, ‘Can’t remember a time that I wasn’t in this fountain.’”

To see the beloved Friends cast then and now, scroll through the photo gallery below!

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer’s gig on Friends wasn’t her first major role, but her portrayal of Rachel Green cemented her status as a Hollywood star. Following Friends, Jen appeared in Picture Perfect, King of the Hill, Bruce Almighty, Along Came Polly and Marley & Me. Her latest acting credits are in The Morning Show, Murder Mystery and Dumplin’.

In terms of her personal life, Jennifer has said “I do” twice before. She was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005, as well as Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2017. The actress never welcomed any kids.

Matthew Perry

Long before Matthew appeared as Chandler Bing on Friends, he snagged roles in 240-Robert, Charles in Charge, Silver Spoons and Boys Will Be Boys. His Hollywood career has only flourished since as he’s earned credits in more than 50 shows and films. The sitcom star’s other credits include memorable roles in The Kennedys After Camelot and The Good Fight in 2017. 

In addition to his showbiz work, Matthew is very busy in his personal life. The actor told People he “decided to get engaged” to Molly Hurwitz in November 2020. “Luckily, I happened to be dating the greatest woman on the face of the planet at this time,” he gushed.

However, the pair confirmed their split in June 2021. “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one of them,” he said in a statement to People at the time. “I wish Molly the best.”

Courteney Cox

After making her acting debut on As the World Turns in 1984, Courteney rose to superstardom as Monica Gellar on Friends. According to IMDb, she’s appeared in 70 films and TV shows and counting, with her most famous roles in Cougar Town, Scream, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Longest Yard.

In real life, Courteney is a mom of one. She shares her only daughter, Coco Arquette, with her ex-husband, David Arquette. The exes were married from 1999 to 2013, and since their split, Courteney has been dating boyfriend Johnny McDaid.

Matt LeBlanc

Matt portrayed the hilarious Joey Tribbiani on Friends, but he’s also acted in tons of other shows and movies. Matt’s latest work was on Man With a Plan from 2016 to 2020, but he previously appeared in Lovesick, Web Therapy and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. He also starred on the Friends spin-off, Joey, which ran from 2004 to 2006, plus he cohosted the U.K.’s Top Gear from 2016 to 2018.

As far as his personal life, Matt was previously wed to his ex-wife, Melissa McKnight, from 2003 to 2006. During their marriage, they welcomed the actor’s only daughter, Marina, who arrived in 2004.

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa stole hearts as Phoebe Buffay during the sitcom’s 10 seasons, and she’s only increased her resume since Friends went off the air. Per IMDb, she has more than 80 acting credits in award-winning projects like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Grace and Frankie, BoJack Horseman and Scandal, among others.

At the time she was starring on Friends, Lisa fell in love with her husband, Michel Stern, whom she married in 1995. The couple has been together ever since and share their son, Julian. Lisa’s only child was born in 1998.

David Schwimmer

David had already made a name for himself by the time he landed a spot on Friends, but his portrayal of Ross Gellar catapulted him into a life of fame and fortune. Since then, he’s starred in Will & Grace, Feed the Beast, Curb Your Enthusiasm and his latest, Intelligence, in 2020.

Like his colleagues, David has also exchanged vows, having married Zoe Buckman in 2010. The exes welcomed their son, Cleo, in 2011, but they split six years later in 2017.