Jennifer Aniston is keeping a watchful eye on longtime friend and Friends co-star David Schwimmer, expressing concerns over his latest romance with a woman nearly 30 years his junior. Sources close to Aniston claim she believes Schwimmer’s new relationship with 29-year-old UCLA medical student Eliana Jolkovsky may not be in his best interest.
“Jen can’t help meddling, and David means a great deal to her,” an insider revealed. “She doesn’t think this is a good match and worries he’s setting himself up for heartbreak.”
Schwimmer, 58, has been spotted on dates with Jolkovsky, including a recent romantic outing at Spago in Beverly Hills. While his representatives deny any tension, insiders claim Aniston has been voicing her concerns behind the scenes.
Schwimmer’s Romantic History Raises Concerns for Aniston
The Friends actor has had a series of high-profile relationships over the years, dating singer-actress Tina Barrett, rocker Gina Lee, Spanish actress Carla Alapont, actress Mili Avital, and singer Natalie Imbruglia. His only marriage, to artist Zoe Buckman, ended in divorce in 2017 after seven years. The former couple shares a 13-year-old daughter, Cleo.
According to sources, Aniston believes Schwimmer has a pattern of jumping from one relationship to another, often choosing partners who may not be the best long-term fit.
“He keeps repeating the same mistakes, and Jen has watched him lurch from one relationship to another,” the insider explained. “She doesn’t want to see him hurt again and feels he’d be better off with someone closer to his own age.”
A Protective Instinct Grows After Matthew Perry’s Death
Aniston’s growing concern for her Friends co-stars has reportedly intensified since the 2023 death of Matthew Perry. Perry, who struggled with addiction for years, died from a drug-related drowning, which left Aniston deeply affected.
“She has become more protective of her Friends castmates since Matthew’s passing,” a source shared. “She tends to involve herself in her friends’ business, and this situation is no different.”
While Aniston and Schwimmer have long maintained that their relationship has always been platonic, their close bond was highlighted during the Friends reunion in 2021. During the special, the pair admitted to having mutual romantic feelings for each other while filming the show but never acted on them because one of them was always in a relationship.
“They let their feelings play out on TV,” a source said. “But Jen swears her concern for David’s new relationship isn’t about jealousy. She just cares—that’s all.”
Whether Schwimmer will take Aniston’s concerns to heart remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—she’s not afraid to step in when she believes her friends need guidance.
