Before becoming a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Paul Rudd was known as Hollywood’s ever-charming funnyman. He has starred in a dozen hit comedies that have shown his brilliant comic timing and his ability to be likable without even trying. Rudd has certainly been one of the comic actors that people have loved over the years.
Paul Rudd in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In addition to comedy, the actor also manages to pack in great chemistry with every female lead in his films. Be it Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, or Leslie Mann, he has managed to charm them and make them fall head over heels for him on-screen throughout their films together.
Fans Loved Paul Rudd’s Charming and Adorable Chemistry With These Leading Ladies
Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd in Knocked Up
Paul Rudd‘s natural charm has worked big time for the actor. Throughout the years, his great comic timing and instant likability have made him one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. His roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Knocked Up, This is 40, I Love You, Man, etc, have been lauded by critics and fans.
He also has great chemistry with actors around him, especially female leads who are paired with him in films. Rudd has starred with many big-name leading ladies in Hollywood and fans have especially loved his pairing with these 5 actresses (via Glamour).
1. Jennifer Aniston
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston in The Object of My Affection
Paul Rudd worked with Jennifer Aniston thrice in his career. Their first collaboration with her was on 1998’s The Object of My Affection, where Aniston’s character is seen falling for Rudd who is gay in the film. Fans loved the rom-com and the adorable chemistry that the two had.
They also worked on FRIENDS but their characters were not romantically linked. The two actors reunited on-screen again as a couple for 2012’s Wanderlust. While the film was not received well, it proved that Rudd and Aniston’s chemistry had not lost its charm.
2. Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd in How Do You Know
Paul Rudd and Reese Witherspoon worked together for the first time in the direct-to-video film Overnight Delivery. Fans were delighted with the pair’s efforts to stop a letter from reaching Rudd’s girlfriend in the film. The sweet ending that sees the two of them realize their love for each other touched audience’s hearts.
While Rudd character’s comes to the realization he loves Witherspoon in that film, it was the reverse in their next film, How Do You Know, where Witherspoon realizes she is in love with Rudd and not Owen Wilson. This change in dynamic was a treat for fans to watch.
3. Rashida Jones
Paul Rudd and Rashida Jones in I Love You, Man
Paul Rudd and Rashida Jones starred in the beloved comedy I Love You, Man. The film showed Rudd’s character forming a very unlikely close bond with Jason Segal’s character. Jones who plays Rudd’s wife feels threatened by this friendship, which saddens her.
Jones and Rudd share a compassionate and crackling chemistry in the film and the dramatic scenes between them also play very well. The two were very believable as a couple who is trying to make their marriage work when an outsider indirectly interferes in between.
4. Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd in This Is 40
Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann played couples in 2007’s Knocked Up. While not the main characters, their hilarious side story had Mann’s character suspecting her husband of cheating on her. They finally reconciled at the end and went on to star in the sort-of sequel, This is 40, where they played the main characters.
The two actors had excellent comic timing and elevated each other in both films with their hilarious banter. Both films were directed by Judd Apatow and both actors being pros at Apatow’s brand of humor brought enough laughs and fun moments for fans.
5. Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd in Clueless
Alicia Silverstone’ starred in her breakthrough role as the wealthy and popular teenager Cher Horowitz in the cult classic 1995 film Clueless. Rudd made his debut as an actor with the film and fans were immediately charmed by the newcomer. The two had a very hilarious yet mesmerizing chemistry together and fans have loved the iconic pairing.
The film has gone on to become one of the greatest teen comedies of all time and fans still continue to discover and appreciate the film to this day. Rudd became an instant sensation from that film itself and he continues to charm his leading ladies on-screen to this day.
