Long before he became a Disney star or appeared in Riverdale, Cole Sprouse stole viewers’ hearts as little Ben Geller — Ross’s blond, mischievous son on Friends. But behind the scenes, the young actor was hiding a secret so relatable, fans can’t help but smile.
Cole Sprouse was completely smitten with Jennifer Aniston.
Like… hopelessly.
“I Was Infatuated… I’d Forget My Lines!”
In interviews years later, Cole openly admitted that filming with Aniston was both thrilling and terrifying — because his childhood crush was so strong, it made it almost impossible for him to act normally on set.
“I was infatuated. I was speechless; I’d get all bubbly and forget my lines and completely blank.”
Imagine being 7 or 8 years old, standing in front of one of the most famous and gorgeous actresses on TV, and trying to remember your dialogue.
Impossible.
Cole said that whenever Jennifer walked into the room, he’d freeze, blush, and completely lose the ability to function — a feeling every Friends fan can sympathize with.
Tongue-Tied on the Brightest Sitcom Stage
Despite being a confident child actor, something about Jennifer Aniston just turned him into a shy, starstruck kid. He remembers:
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Going quiet whenever she talked to him
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Getting nervous during scenes with her
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Feeling “tiny” but completely captivated
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Trying not to stare (and failing)
Even the Friends cast reportedly found it adorable — a tiny crush unfolding in front of the world’s biggest comedy family.
A Sweet Behind-the-Scenes Memory Fans Love
Cole Sprouse’s confession adds a charming layer to his time on the show. While Friends was packed with iconic jokes and heartfelt moments, little off-screen memories like this remind fans why the series still feels so warm and human.
A little boy falling in love with Jennifer Aniston?
Honestly… who wouldn’t?
It’s a wholesome piece of nostalgia — a reminder that the actors who grew up on our screens were just kids too, feeling the same starry-eyed moments we all did.
