Fran Drescher Gets Candid About Having ‘Friends With Benefits On Rotation’

Fran Drescher isn’t afraid to do things her own way when it comes to relationships. The 67-year-old Nanny star recently revealed that she has a “rotation” of friends with benefits. She shared this update during an interview at a screening of The Friend earlier this week. The actress, who is known for her confidence and humor, brushed off any surprise, saying, “I’m Fran Drescher. What do you think?!”

Drescher was married to Peter Marc Jacobson from 1978 to 1999, and she has previously spoken about enjoying companionship without traditional commitments. In a 2020 interview, she mentioned having a friend with benefits whom she saw regularly, saying it was “more than enough” for her busy life.

Fran Drescher’s friends with benefits rotation is focused more on comfort and routine

Drescher has always been open about her personal life. Every time, she offers a refreshing perspective on relationships that gets people talking. She shed more light on her relationship, explaining that her arrangements focus on comfort and routine rather than formal dating. “We don’t go out, we don’t do restaurants. What we do, we do great,” she said.

She described their meetups as simple and enjoyable, involving conversations, hot tub sessions, and watching tennis or movies together. “Of course we have sex,” she added. “And it’s delightful, and it keeps me going.”

Fran Drescher remains close to her ex-husband

While Drescher enjoys her independent lifestyle, she remains close with her ex-husband, Jacobson, who came out as gay after their divorce. She mentioned that their friendship is a source of stability for her. In a 2011 interview, Jacobson described their bond, saying, “We work together, go out to eat, travel together. I feel like I still have a wife.”

Though she has had relationships since then, including a brief marriage to Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, Drescher has emphasized the importance of self-love. In a 2022 interview, she shared that she had spent time focusing on herself and was open to the idea of love again. “I think I’m at a place where I’m just beginning to want to stick my toe back in the water,” she said. Whether she finds a long-term partner or continues her “rotation,” she remains unapologetically herself.