When we think of Friendswe inevitably think of the Central Perk gang, from Ross to Rachel via Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. But as for the secondary characters, some have also left their mark on the minds of fans of the cult series from the 90s, such as Jack and Judy Geller, the parents of Ross and Monica. 20 years later, what has become of their performers, Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles?
From 1994 to 2004, Friends moved, thrilled, but also and above all made many fans of the cult sitcom laugh a lot during 10 unforgettable seasons. It's difficult to turn the page on the iconic series… This is why the writing of Serieously looked at the “after Friends” by Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles, who for many years played a couple on screen as colorful as they were endearing.
Friendsa turning point in the careers of Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles
When Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles join the cast of the series Friends in 1994, they were 56 and 59 years old respectively, and had a successful career behind them. On television, we had already seen them in cult series like Arabesque or Lois and Clark for Elliott Gould, and Hôpital St Elsewhere, Madame is served, Roseanne or even Matlock pour Christina Pickles.
If they are already known to the general public, their roles as Jack and Judy Geller nevertheless allow them to achieve the status of popular stars. A success which will lead them to conquer the small screen. After playing Ross's mother and Monica GellerChristina Pickles will thus become the grandmother of Lily Aldrin In How I Met Your Motheranother cult sitcom, after a stint with Arabesque et A nanny from hell at the end of the 90s.
For his part, Elliott Gould is turning to detective series. Fans of Friends were able to find it in Hercule Poirot, New York, judicial police, The Experts or even New York, special unit et Hawaii 5-0.
Alongside TV series, the cinema success of the actors Jack and Judy Geller
If they shine on the small screen since FriendsElliott Gould and Christina Pickles have also brilliantly entered the ranks of the 7th art. We see them in many films, such as the romantic comedy Her name is Ruby but also the saga Ocean’s Eleven where the unforgettable Jack Geller plays the role of Reuben Tishkoff.
For his part, the interpreter of Judy Geller stands out alongside Brad Pitt in the drama Autumn legends as well as slipping into the skin of Caroline Montaigu in the cult romance film Romeo + Juliet.
Ross and Monica's parents still present on the small screen
Now aged 86 and 89, Elliott Gould et Christina Pickles don't seem to be stopping any time soon. From 2022 to 2024, the first was still on our screens in the American series The Lincoln Defense broadcast on Netflix.
As for the second, we recently saw her in the series Great News et Dollface. Her last television project dates back to 2021, where she lent her voice to a character in the animated sitcom Tuca and Bertiethree years after playing different characters in The Griffins.
