Before Bruce Willis became a global star with the action franchise Die Hard and the horror film The Sixth Sense, he was a TV star. He rose to fame as the private detective David Addison in Moonlighting, which also featured Cybill Shepherd. The role even earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe.
While the actor then moved on to films after making the action blockbuster Die Hard, he returned as a guest star on Friends. Willis won his second Emmy for the role of Paul Stevens and the guest role was reportedly a result of a bet between him and his The Whole Nine Yards co-star Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry Bet Bruce Willis To Guest Star On Friends Which Led Him To An Emmy Win Matthew Perry in Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
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While the actor then moved on to films after making the action blockbuster Die Hard, he returned as a guest star on Friends. Willis won his second Emmy for the role of Paul Stevens and the guest role was reportedly a result of a bet between him and his The Whole Nine Yards co-star Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry Bet Bruce Willis To Guest Star On Friends Which Led Him To An Emmy Win Matthew Perry in Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
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- 9/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Nikki Garcia filed to divorce “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev Thursday, two weeks after he was arrested for corporal injury to spouse, TMZ reports. The pair have been married since Aug. 27, 2022.
Chigvintsev was booked at Napa County jail and subsequently released on $25,000 bail. The California Penal Code Section 273.5 defines “corporal injury to spouse” as “one type of minor or serious physical injury that results in a traumatic condition.”
A representative for Garcia confirmed the news to People and said, “Nikki Garcia has filed for divorce. She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.” Garcia and Chigvintsev share a 4-year-old son, Matteo.
TMZ also reported Chigvintsev initially called authorities to request medical assistance on Aug. 29 before he called back to cancel the request. At the time of his original call he also reported that Garcia had thrown shoes at him.
Chigvintsev was taken...
Chigvintsev was booked at Napa County jail and subsequently released on $25,000 bail. The California Penal Code Section 273.5 defines “corporal injury to spouse” as “one type of minor or serious physical injury that results in a traumatic condition.”
A representative for Garcia confirmed the news to People and said, “Nikki Garcia has filed for divorce. She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.” Garcia and Chigvintsev share a 4-year-old son, Matteo.
TMZ also reported Chigvintsev initially called authorities to request medical assistance on Aug. 29 before he called back to cancel the request. At the time of his original call he also reported that Garcia had thrown shoes at him.
Chigvintsev was taken...
- 9/13/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
The multi-talented, multi-award-winning Jennifer Lopez has been busy crafting a career path in the entertainment industry since the 1990s. The singer has been as prominent a voice in the early 2000s as her moves have been on the dance floor. But most of all, she was one half of the Bennifer saga that captured the world’s attention and went on to repeat itself 20 years later, only to meet a fated, tragic end.
Jennifer Lopez in Selena (1997) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With Selena (1997), the singer and dancer proved her mettle as an actor and soon transitioned into Hollywood as a leading lady. After spending a life in the public light embroiled in gossip and controversy, Lopez has hardly ever existed outside of pop culture. However, the only aspect of her life that could have overshadowed the Bennifer saga was Lopez’s online feud with Salma Hayek.
Jennifer Lopez & Salma Hayek Go...
Jennifer Lopez in Selena (1997) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With Selena (1997), the singer and dancer proved her mettle as an actor and soon transitioned into Hollywood as a leading lady. After spending a life in the public light embroiled in gossip and controversy, Lopez has hardly ever existed outside of pop culture. However, the only aspect of her life that could have overshadowed the Bennifer saga was Lopez’s online feud with Salma Hayek.
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- 9/5/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Artem Chigvintsev, a longtime pro on “Dancing With the Stars,” was arrested Thursday morning on accusations of corporal injury to spouse. Chigvintsev was booked in the Napa County jail an hour after his arrest with a $25,000 bail, according to intake documents.
The entertainer and his wife, Nikki Garcia, celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Aug. 27. Garcia has not been identified by authorities as the spouse in question and, according to TMZ, who first reported the news, the victim has asked the sheriff’s office for “total confidentiality.”
Representatives for Chigvintsev did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
On Tuesday, Garcia posted a video of clips from a trip to Paris with the pair’s son on Instagram. She quoted the song “Fools Rush In” and added, “This song is our love story. I’ll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with He & God.
The entertainer and his wife, Nikki Garcia, celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Aug. 27. Garcia has not been identified by authorities as the spouse in question and, according to TMZ, who first reported the news, the victim has asked the sheriff’s office for “total confidentiality.”
Representatives for Chigvintsev did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
On Tuesday, Garcia posted a video of clips from a trip to Paris with the pair’s son on Instagram. She quoted the song “Fools Rush In” and added, “This song is our love story. I’ll never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with He & God.
- 8/30/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
After ruling our hearts as Chandler Bing for years, Matthew Perry passed away last year at his home in Los Angeles. The news was nothing less than a shock to people who grew up watching him in Friends and related to his character throughout the ten seasons. While Chandler may have been “hopeless, awkward, and desperate for love,” we love him endlessly and we love the actor behind him even more.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends | Warner Bros. Television
In his life, Matthew Perry struggled a lot with addiction to drugs and alcohol which almost cost him his life when he was just forty-nine years old. This struggle occupied a huge chunk of his life, even when he was working on Friends. However, Matthew Perry was able to keep the addiction in check thanks to his paycheck of a million dollars per episode.
Matthew Perry Got Candid about...
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends | Warner Bros. Television
In his life, Matthew Perry struggled a lot with addiction to drugs and alcohol which almost cost him his life when he was just forty-nine years old. This struggle occupied a huge chunk of his life, even when he was working on Friends. However, Matthew Perry was able to keep the addiction in check thanks to his paycheck of a million dollars per episode.
Matthew Perry Got Candid about...
- 7/20/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Three features into his filmmaking career, it’s evident that director Tyler Taormina loves faces — though not in the way of Bergman or Cassavetes. Unlike those art house paragons, he doesn’t isolate his characters in order to peer intently into their souls. He collects faces by the dozen and dreams up crowded tableaus.
His debut film, Ham on Rye, presented a mysterious and unsettling teen ritual in which the faces never connected to conventional stories. Five years later, Taormina is still inspired by group dynamics, and he’s still experimenting with the fusion of aesthetics and storytelling, but this time on more familiar terrain. Veering at times into sensory overload as it reconfigures the holiday-gathering template, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point can feel like a party that refuses to end, one that could have used some judicious streamlining. But it’s a memorably adventurous party, fueled by intense hopefulness,...
His debut film, Ham on Rye, presented a mysterious and unsettling teen ritual in which the faces never connected to conventional stories. Five years later, Taormina is still inspired by group dynamics, and he’s still experimenting with the fusion of aesthetics and storytelling, but this time on more familiar terrain. Veering at times into sensory overload as it reconfigures the holiday-gathering template, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point can feel like a party that refuses to end, one that could have used some judicious streamlining. But it’s a memorably adventurous party, fueled by intense hopefulness,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Lopez's life and career have taken the world on an unforgettable roller-coaster ride. We've witnessed the ups, downs, and unexpected twists in between. She may not always be a favorite among critics, but Lopez has continued to produce films through her company Nuyorican Productions, elevating herself to celeb royalty. As she juggles the many crowns she wears, one that deserves the spotlight is her role in essentially being our first Latina rom-com queen.
Sure, some of her earlier films, like 2002's "Maid in Manhattan," were criticized for perpetuating Latina stereotypes. But despite the naysayers, Lopez has never given up her spot as a rom-com star. The 2005 romantic comedy "Monster-in-Law," which she stars in alongside Jane Fonda, followed those less desirable films and became one of her highest-grossing films to date.
Related: Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
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Sure, some of her earlier films, like 2002's "Maid in Manhattan," were criticized for perpetuating Latina stereotypes. But despite the naysayers, Lopez has never given up her spot as a rom-com star. The 2005 romantic comedy "Monster-in-Law," which she stars in alongside Jane Fonda, followed those less desirable films and became one of her highest-grossing films to date.
Related: Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
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- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
The late Matthew Perry was a man of many talents venturing into several mediums of entertainment. While many people know him as Chandler Bing from Friends, he has also made some successful films over the years including Fools Rush In, The Whole Nine Yards, and 17 Again. The actor also made his theatre debut in 2003 with the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has confirmed that Matthew Perry will be honoured at its TV awards later this year following backlash over his omission from the In Memoriam segment of the film awards night on Sunday evening, reports ‘Variety’.
Although Perry, who died last October, was best known for his 10-year stint as Chandler Bing on hit TV show ‘Friends’, ‘Variety’ adds that he also appeared in a number of popular feature films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, alongside Bruce Willis, and ‘Fools Rush In’ opposite Salma Hayek.
This year’s In Memoriam segment, set to a special arrangement of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘The After Time’ performed by ‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham, featured Jane Birkin, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Roundtree, Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson and Carl Weathers, among others.
The segment also paid tribute to Tina Turner,...
Although Perry, who died last October, was best known for his 10-year stint as Chandler Bing on hit TV show ‘Friends’, ‘Variety’ adds that he also appeared in a number of popular feature films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, alongside Bruce Willis, and ‘Fools Rush In’ opposite Salma Hayek.
This year’s In Memoriam segment, set to a special arrangement of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘The After Time’ performed by ‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham, featured Jane Birkin, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Roundtree, Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson and Carl Weathers, among others.
The segment also paid tribute to Tina Turner,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has confirmed that Matthew Perry will be honored at its TV awards later this year following backlash over his omission from the film awards’ In Memoriam segment on Sunday evening.
Although Perry, who died last October, was best known for his 10-year stint as Chandler Bing on hit TV show “Friends,” he also appeared in a number of popular feature films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including “The Whole Nine Yards” alongside Bruce Willis and “Fools Rush In” opposite Salma Hayek.
This year’s In Memoriam segment, set to a special arrangement of Cyndi Lauper’s “The After Time” performed by “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, featured Jane Birkin, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Roundtree, Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson and Carl Weathers, among others. The segment also paid tribute to Tina Turner, who was commemorated as both an actor and singer.
Although Perry, who died last October, was best known for his 10-year stint as Chandler Bing on hit TV show “Friends,” he also appeared in a number of popular feature films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including “The Whole Nine Yards” alongside Bruce Willis and “Fools Rush In” opposite Salma Hayek.
This year’s In Memoriam segment, set to a special arrangement of Cyndi Lauper’s “The After Time” performed by “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, featured Jane Birkin, Shirley Anne Field, Richard Roundtree, Michael Gambon, Tom Wilkinson and Carl Weathers, among others. The segment also paid tribute to Tina Turner, who was commemorated as both an actor and singer.
- 2/19/2024
- by K.J. Yossman and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Theatres will be the exclusive cinematic home to Kiss the Future, the award-winning documentary about the siege of Sarajevo and how its people and artistic community drew inspiration from the music of U2.
Under a deal between AMC and Fifth Season, select AMC locations will debut the film on February 23 for what is described as a full theatrical run. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Christiane Amanpour, and former Pres. Bill Clinton are among those who appear in the film directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain and produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sarah Anthony. Kiss the Future will become available to stream later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
“Kiss the Future, directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, story by Bill Carter and Cicin-Sain, screenplay by Carter, based on his memoir: Fools Rush In, is the story of defiance amid the 1990s siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War,” notes a release about the documentary.
Under a deal between AMC and Fifth Season, select AMC locations will debut the film on February 23 for what is described as a full theatrical run. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Christiane Amanpour, and former Pres. Bill Clinton are among those who appear in the film directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain and produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sarah Anthony. Kiss the Future will become available to stream later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
“Kiss the Future, directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, story by Bill Carter and Cicin-Sain, screenplay by Carter, based on his memoir: Fools Rush In, is the story of defiance amid the 1990s siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War,” notes a release about the documentary.
- 1/31/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Theatres is continuing its foray into the distribution business following Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.
The world’s largest cinema circuit revealed Wednesday it has pacted with Fifth Season to release the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck-produced documentary Kiss the Future in the U.S. The acclaimed film chronicles the vibrant underground music scene during the Siege of Sarajevo and U2’s involvement, culminating with the band’s 1997 concert there.
Unlike the Beyoncé and Swift concert films, Kiss the Future will play exclusively in select AMC locations. The film, which will receive a full theatrical run beginning Feb. 23, will stream later this year on Paramount+
Directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain and also produced by Sarah Anthony, the doc is based on Bill Carter’s memoir Fools Rush In, a story of how a vibrant underground community used music and art to effect change...
The world’s largest cinema circuit revealed Wednesday it has pacted with Fifth Season to release the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck-produced documentary Kiss the Future in the U.S. The acclaimed film chronicles the vibrant underground music scene during the Siege of Sarajevo and U2’s involvement, culminating with the band’s 1997 concert there.
Unlike the Beyoncé and Swift concert films, Kiss the Future will play exclusively in select AMC locations. The film, which will receive a full theatrical run beginning Feb. 23, will stream later this year on Paramount+
Directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain and also produced by Sarah Anthony, the doc is based on Bill Carter’s memoir Fools Rush In, a story of how a vibrant underground community used music and art to effect change...
- 1/31/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winners at the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and/or Tonys. Here is a closer look at just a few of those we celebrate in our gallery:
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
- 12/26/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
‘Friends’ star was found dead in his pool on October 28.
Friends star Matthew Perry died accidentally from “acute effects of ketamine” the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced on Friday.
The report went on to say contributory factors in the demise of the 54-year old, who was found dead on October 28 in a pool at his Los Angeles home, included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder.
The report continued, “The manner of death is accident. On October 28, at approximately 1600 hours, Mr. Perry was found unresponsive in the pool at his residence.
Friends star Matthew Perry died accidentally from “acute effects of ketamine” the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced on Friday.
The report went on to say contributory factors in the demise of the 54-year old, who was found dead on October 28 in a pool at his Los Angeles home, included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder.
The report continued, “The manner of death is accident. On October 28, at approximately 1600 hours, Mr. Perry was found unresponsive in the pool at his residence.
- 12/15/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Friends star Matthew Perry died from “acute effects of ketamine,” the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said today. The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death.
Ketamine is a drug used recreationally that dulls pain, causes forgetfulness, intoxication, disassociation and euphoria. It is also increasingly used under medical supervision to treat depression.
The manner of death was ruled an accident. Perry died October 28 at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. He was 54.
Friends ran from 1994-2004, co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow. Perry played Chandler Bing on the Manhattan-set sitcom, which was one of the most-watched shows on U.S. primetime.
Related: Matt LeBlanc Pays Tribute To Late Co-Star Matthew Perry: “It Is With A Heavy Heart I...
Ketamine is a drug used recreationally that dulls pain, causes forgetfulness, intoxication, disassociation and euphoria. It is also increasingly used under medical supervision to treat depression.
The manner of death was ruled an accident. Perry died October 28 at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. He was 54.
Friends ran from 1994-2004, co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow. Perry played Chandler Bing on the Manhattan-set sitcom, which was one of the most-watched shows on U.S. primetime.
Related: Matt LeBlanc Pays Tribute To Late Co-Star Matthew Perry: “It Is With A Heavy Heart I...
- 12/15/2023
- by Bruce Haring and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lisa Kudrow shared an emotional tribute to her late “Friends” costar Matthew Perry on Instagram, writing, “thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have.”
In a Wednesday post, Kudrow recalled her first meeting with Perry while shooting the “Friends” pilot, titled “Friends Like Us,” which “got picked up then immediately” according to the actress, and shared a fond memory from NBC Upfronts.
“You suggested we play poker and made it so much fun while we initially bonded. Thank you for that,” Kudrow wrote. “Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face every day.”
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Kudrow also thanked Perry for his “open heart” in the “Friends” cast members’ “six way relationship that required compromise” and for “showing up at work when you weren’t well and then,...
In a Wednesday post, Kudrow recalled her first meeting with Perry while shooting the “Friends” pilot, titled “Friends Like Us,” which “got picked up then immediately” according to the actress, and shared a fond memory from NBC Upfronts.
“You suggested we play poker and made it so much fun while we initially bonded. Thank you for that,” Kudrow wrote. “Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face every day.”
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Kudrow also thanked Perry for his “open heart” in the “Friends” cast members’ “six way relationship that required compromise” and for “showing up at work when you weren’t well and then,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
VH1 is planning to honor the life and legacy of Matthew Perry, who died Oct. 28 at age 54, with an exclusive Entertainment Tonight news special.
VH1 & Et Present Matthew Perry: Life and Legacy is set to air Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Et/Pt on VH1, and encore Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. Et/Pt.
The tribute special will feature archival footage and never-before-seen interviews of Perry at various stages of his life, reflecting on his career. The special will cull from set visits by Entertainment Tonight, which was on the set of all of Perry’s projects, and will share stories about his best moments playing Chandler Bing on Friends.
It also will recount some “definitive moments in his life,” including his friendship with his co-stars and his work helping others struggling with addiction, and feature new interviews with his former co-stars and the close friends he spent his final days with.
VH1 & Et Present Matthew Perry: Life and Legacy is set to air Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Et/Pt on VH1, and encore Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. Et/Pt.
The tribute special will feature archival footage and never-before-seen interviews of Perry at various stages of his life, reflecting on his career. The special will cull from set visits by Entertainment Tonight, which was on the set of all of Perry’s projects, and will share stories about his best moments playing Chandler Bing on Friends.
It also will recount some “definitive moments in his life,” including his friendship with his co-stars and his work helping others struggling with addiction, and feature new interviews with his former co-stars and the close friends he spent his final days with.
- 11/6/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Friends star Matthew Perry sat down with ABC News’s Diane Sawyer to discuss his autobiography Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing in October 2022. In his interview, he shared his special bond with his Friends costars. Perry stated they knew what to do when a group member was hurting. He equated their reaction to how penguins instinctively protect each other in the wild.
The ‘Friends’ cast helped Matthew Perry during some difficult challenges
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Matthew Perry spoke of his decades-long addictions to drugs and alcohol. Before and while filming Friends, he went through periods where he drank excessively. He became addicted to pain pills after injuring himself on the set of the 1997 film Fools Rush In.
However, no matter whatever personal challenges Perry experienced, he always had the support of his Friends‘ castmates. Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow huddled around their castmate,...
The ‘Friends’ cast helped Matthew Perry during some difficult challenges
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Matthew Perry spoke of his decades-long addictions to drugs and alcohol. Before and while filming Friends, he went through periods where he drank excessively. He became addicted to pain pills after injuring himself on the set of the 1997 film Fools Rush In.
However, no matter whatever personal challenges Perry experienced, he always had the support of his Friends‘ castmates. Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow huddled around their castmate,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
With the tragic news that Friends star Matthew Perry passed away last week, we wanted to honor the sitcom legend by asking what movie of his was your favorite?
Favorite Matthew Perry MovieA Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988)She's Out of Control (1989)Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)Getting In (1994)Fools Rush In (1997)Almost Heroes (1998)Three To Tango (1999)The Whole Nine Yards (2000)Serving Sara (2002)The Whole Ten Yards (2004)Numb (2007)Birds of America (2008)17 Again (2009)Submit Vote HereView Results Here
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Favorite Matthew Perry MovieA Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988)She's Out of Control (1989)Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)Getting In (1994)Fools Rush In (1997)Almost Heroes (1998)Three To Tango (1999)The Whole Nine Yards (2000)Serving Sara (2002)The Whole Ten Yards (2004)Numb (2007)Birds of America (2008)17 Again (2009)Submit Vote HereView Results Here
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- 11/5/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman spoke to Matthew Perry two weeks before his death, and recalled that the actor, who played the beloved Chandler Bing for 10 seasons on the hit NBC sitcom, was happy during the chat.
“It was great,” Kauffman said of the conversation during a joint virtual interview with Friends co-creator David Crane that aired on the Today show Wednesday. “He was happy and chipper. He didn’t seem weighed down by anything. He was in a really good place, which is why this seems so unfair.”
Kauffman says she was in “utter shock” upon hearing the news of his passing. “My first instinct was to text him, honestly,” she said. “And then deep sadness. So much sadness. It’s hard to grasp. One minute he’s here and happy and then poof. And doing good in the world. Really doing good in the world.”
She continued, “He seemed...
“It was great,” Kauffman said of the conversation during a joint virtual interview with Friends co-creator David Crane that aired on the Today show Wednesday. “He was happy and chipper. He didn’t seem weighed down by anything. He was in a really good place, which is why this seems so unfair.”
Kauffman says she was in “utter shock” upon hearing the news of his passing. “My first instinct was to text him, honestly,” she said. “And then deep sadness. So much sadness. It’s hard to grasp. One minute he’s here and happy and then poof. And doing good in the world. Really doing good in the world.”
She continued, “He seemed...
- 11/1/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matthew Perry entered his first rehab in 1997, back when the internet was a novelty and phones plugged into a wall. Friends was the king of prime time and Perry its court jester, a floppy-haired virtuoso of sarcasm and comic timing, but his 28-day stint in Hazelden for Vicodin, splashed across gossip rags, told a darker tale, one that would outlast his TV show’s long run. He went back to rehab in 2001 (booze) and then 2003 (Vicodin). In 2011, when he announced that, yes, Matthew Perry was checking in to rehab again,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Sarah Hepola
- Rollingstone.com
Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars have issued a joint statement following the 54-year-old’s death by apparent drowning.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” a statement from Jennifer Anniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer reads. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Perry was reportedly found dead on Saturday in a jacuzzi on the property of his Los Angeles-area home. Drugs were reportedly not found at the scene, and foul play is currently not suspected.
The joint statement addressing Perry...
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” a statement from Jennifer Anniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer reads. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Perry was reportedly found dead on Saturday in a jacuzzi on the property of his Los Angeles-area home. Drugs were reportedly not found at the scene, and foul play is currently not suspected.
The joint statement addressing Perry...
- 10/30/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
After news broke that “Friends” star Matthew Perry died on Saturday, his co-stars on the iconic sitcom started to pay tribute to the Chandler Bing actor.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer wrote in a statement to People on Monday. “In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Some of Perry’s scene partners on the show also paid tribute. Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice on the first four seasons of “Friends,...
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer wrote in a statement to People on Monday. “In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
Some of Perry’s scene partners on the show also paid tribute. Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice on the first four seasons of “Friends,...
- 10/30/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Salma Hayek penned a farewell message to her “Fools Rush In” costar, in which she detailed what she described as the special bond they’ve shared over the years.
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us,” Hayek began her post,which was published Monday on Instagram. “It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness. There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
The post was coupled with photos of the pair through the eyears. She also shared an image of a previous post Perry made about his “most treasured role,” which he’d said was his time starring alongside Hayek in their 1997 film.
“I did a movie that I love called Fools Rush In with @salmahayek — that was probably my best movie,” Perry had written.
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us,” Hayek began her post,which was published Monday on Instagram. “It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness. There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
The post was coupled with photos of the pair through the eyears. She also shared an image of a previous post Perry made about his “most treasured role,” which he’d said was his time starring alongside Hayek in their 1997 film.
“I did a movie that I love called Fools Rush In with @salmahayek — that was probably my best movie,” Perry had written.
- 10/30/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Salma Hayek is remembering her late Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry after news that the actor had died.
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Hayek wrote in an Instagram post. “There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
The duo starred in the 1997 romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant about a couple who has a one-night stand only to find out that the encounter had consequences and Hayek’s Isabel is now pregnant. Hayek remembered her time working with Perry on the film and was honored by the Friends actor calling it his favorite movie.
“I was very moved last year when Matthew shared on his Instagram stories how much he loved Fools Rush In,...
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Hayek wrote in an Instagram post. “There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
The duo starred in the 1997 romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant about a couple who has a one-night stand only to find out that the encounter had consequences and Hayek’s Isabel is now pregnant. Hayek remembered her time working with Perry on the film and was honored by the Friends actor calling it his favorite movie.
“I was very moved last year when Matthew shared on his Instagram stories how much he loved Fools Rush In,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Salma Hayek is remembering her Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry after his devastating death at the age of 54 over the weekend.
While Matthew is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends, just last year he called his collaboration with Salma his “best movie.”
His co-star opened up about their bond and responded to the compliment about their project in a heartfelt post on social media on Monday (October 30).
Read Salma Hayek’s tribute to Matthew Perry…
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Salma wrote on Instagram alongside a trio of photos with the actor. “There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
She continued, recalling that Matthew recently looked...
While Matthew is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends, just last year he called his collaboration with Salma his “best movie.”
His co-star opened up about their bond and responded to the compliment about their project in a heartfelt post on social media on Monday (October 30).
Read Salma Hayek’s tribute to Matthew Perry…
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,” Salma wrote on Instagram alongside a trio of photos with the actor. “There is a special bond that happens when you share dreams with someone, and together you work towards them.”
She continued, recalling that Matthew recently looked...
- 10/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Selma Blair, Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano, Justin Trudeau, Morgan Fairchild, Maggie Wheeler, Paget Brewster and Warner Bros. Television Studios are among those in Hollywood remembering Friends star Matthew Perry, who died at 54.
Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, died Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times.
Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright shared a joint statement with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that they were shocked and deeply saddened by Perry’s passing.
“It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives,” the statement read. “He was a brilliant talent. It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words. From the...
Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, died Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times.
Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright shared a joint statement with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that they were shocked and deeply saddened by Perry’s passing.
“It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives,” the statement read. “He was a brilliant talent. It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words. From the...
- 10/30/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Years-old memories have resurfaced for Hollywood stars who spent time with and around Matthew Perry before his death at age 54 on Saturday, Oct. 28. The actor has been remembered across industries by musicians like Charlie Puth and Adele, but also by the community he fostered across film and television, both before and after becoming the ever-quotable Chandler Bing on Friends.
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,...
“Two days ago, I woke up to the shocking news that Matthew Perry is no longer with us. It’s taken me a couple of days to process this profound sadness,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Nick at Nite, which airs Friends in syndication, said Sunday that it will be airing a tribute to Matthew Perry, who died Saturday at age 54.
The special, titled Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend, will air at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Sunday, followed by “fan favorite” episodes of Friends featuring Perry.
The special will include “never-before-seen interviews with Perry, behind-the-scenes moments from the set … and stories about Perry’s best moments as Chandler Bing.”
Nick at Nite said that episodes of Friends will continue to air all this week through Sunday, Nov. 5, beginning at 10 p.m.
Perry was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home around 4 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Los Angeles Times.
On Sunday, the coroner’s office updated its case online, saying that the cause of death had been “deferred.” That typically means that an autopsy has been completed,...
The special, titled Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend, will air at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Sunday, followed by “fan favorite” episodes of Friends featuring Perry.
The special will include “never-before-seen interviews with Perry, behind-the-scenes moments from the set … and stories about Perry’s best moments as Chandler Bing.”
Nick at Nite said that episodes of Friends will continue to air all this week through Sunday, Nov. 5, beginning at 10 p.m.
Perry was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home around 4 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Los Angeles Times.
On Sunday, the coroner’s office updated its case online, saying that the cause of death had been “deferred.” That typically means that an autopsy has been completed,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office on Sunday released its first report on Matthew Perry, who died Saturday at age 54.
Perry was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home around 4 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Los Angeles Times.
On Sunday, the coroner’s office updated its case online, saying that the cause of death had been “deferred.” That typically means an autopsy has been completed but the examiner needs more time and additional investigation into the death.
“Deferred means that after an autopsy, a cause of death has not been determined and the medical examiner is requesting more investigation into the death, including additional studies,” a spokesperson for the department previously explained, when the coroner deferred the case of death for Lisa Marie Presley, who died in January. “Once the tests/studies come back, the doctor evaluates the case again and...
Perry was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home around 4 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Los Angeles Times.
On Sunday, the coroner’s office updated its case online, saying that the cause of death had been “deferred.” That typically means an autopsy has been completed but the examiner needs more time and additional investigation into the death.
“Deferred means that after an autopsy, a cause of death has not been determined and the medical examiner is requesting more investigation into the death, including additional studies,” a spokesperson for the department previously explained, when the coroner deferred the case of death for Lisa Marie Presley, who died in January. “Once the tests/studies come back, the doctor evaluates the case again and...
- 10/30/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For an entire generation, Matthew Perry was the personification of sublime wit and effortless ease with one-liners, thanks to his role as the hapless Chandler Bing on “Friends.”
Among the show’s male stars, Ross (David Schwimmer) was the goofy one and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) was the charming one. But Chandler, he was the witty one. And while ably aided by the NBC hit comedy’s writing, it was Perry’s masterful technique wringing as many laughs as possible out of a punchline that helped elevate the character into TV’s pantheon of all-time greats.
With his sudden death Saturday at age 54 following what appeared to be an accidental drowning, the world mourns the loss of a troubled actor who gave it so much joy and genuine laughter. In many ways, his passing also signals the unquestionable end of an era. The cast of “Friends” is no longer whole. And...
Among the show’s male stars, Ross (David Schwimmer) was the goofy one and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) was the charming one. But Chandler, he was the witty one. And while ably aided by the NBC hit comedy’s writing, it was Perry’s masterful technique wringing as many laughs as possible out of a punchline that helped elevate the character into TV’s pantheon of all-time greats.
With his sudden death Saturday at age 54 following what appeared to be an accidental drowning, the world mourns the loss of a troubled actor who gave it so much joy and genuine laughter. In many ways, his passing also signals the unquestionable end of an era. The cast of “Friends” is no longer whole. And...
- 10/29/2023
- by Zaki Hasan
- The Wrap
We are still awaiting a cause of death for Matthew Perry. An autopsy has been completed on the Friends‘ actor, but it is inconclusive pending toxicology tests, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Perry, one of the stars of the long-running television hit Friends, died Oct. 28 from an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home in the Pacific Palisades. He was 54.
Friends ran from 1994 to 2004, co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow. Perry played Chandler Bing on the show, which was one of the most-watched shows on U.S. primetime.
Perry had a well-documented history of abusing alcohol and prescription drugs, but it has been reported that no illicit drugs were found at the scene and foul play is not suspected. He detailed that struggle in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,...
Perry, one of the stars of the long-running television hit Friends, died Oct. 28 from an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home in the Pacific Palisades. He was 54.
Friends ran from 1994 to 2004, co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow. Perry played Chandler Bing on the show, which was one of the most-watched shows on U.S. primetime.
Perry had a well-documented history of abusing alcohol and prescription drugs, but it has been reported that no illicit drugs were found at the scene and foul play is not suspected. He detailed that struggle in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The tragic death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry has brought to the surface a plethora of fan-favorite on-screen moments, as well as his struggles, successes, and connections to different cast members. In fact, Perry's onscreen mother in "Friends" -- Morgan Fairchild, who played Nora Tyler Bing -- had actually met him many years before they worked together.
In David Wild's "Friends ... 'til the End: The One With All Ten Years," Fairchild recounted how she came to be on the show: "When they first called I thought 'Oh my God, I'm too young to play this guy's mother.' But I had seen the show and it's such a good show, so I thought it would be fun to do."
When the two first encountered each other on set, Perry revealed that he already knew her. "I got on the set and Matthew said, 'You don't remember me but...
In David Wild's "Friends ... 'til the End: The One With All Ten Years," Fairchild recounted how she came to be on the show: "When they first called I thought 'Oh my God, I'm too young to play this guy's mother.' But I had seen the show and it's such a good show, so I thought it would be fun to do."
When the two first encountered each other on set, Perry revealed that he already knew her. "I got on the set and Matthew said, 'You don't remember me but...
- 10/29/2023
- by Mish Back
- Slash Film
The co-creators and longtime executive producers of Friends paid tribute to Matthew Perry following news of the actor’s death at the age of 54.
“We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing,” Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin Bright said in a joint statement to Rolling Stone. “It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.”
Perry died Saturday at his Los Angeles home in an apparnt drowning, law enforcement sources confirmed to Rolling Stone.
“We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing,” Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin Bright said in a joint statement to Rolling Stone. “It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.”
Perry died Saturday at his Los Angeles home in an apparnt drowning, law enforcement sources confirmed to Rolling Stone.
- 10/29/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Matthew Perry, who became hugely famous thanks to his role on iconic TV sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 54. He was reportedly found in a jacuzzi at this home, but the investigation is ongoing. He'll be remembered primarily for his work on the comedy series, but enjoyed a long career on screens big and small. Matthew Langford Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, on August 19th, 1969. He was raised Ottawa, Canada, where he attended elementary school alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His mother, Suzanne Morrison, was a journalist and press secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin's father, while his father, John Bennett Perry, was an actor and model.
Perry made his television debut in 1979 on an episode of 240-Robert (which starred his father). After moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, he would go on to book roles in shows like Not Necessarily The News, Charles In Charge,...
Perry made his television debut in 1979 on an episode of 240-Robert (which starred his father). After moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, he would go on to book roles in shows like Not Necessarily The News, Charles In Charge,...
- 10/29/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Matthew Perry, beloved for his iconic Friends role as Chandler Bing, has left generations of fans devastated following the news of his death at age 54. The actor died Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home.
The Emmy-nominated actor went on to star in movies like the Whole Nine Yards franchise, Fools Rush In and 17 Again; and on television, The West Wing, The Good Wife, Go On and, most recently, The Odd Couple. But his indelible role as Chandler on the revered NBC sitcom, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, is seared into memory for many. His lines decorate coffee mugs. His physical comedy, passed around as shareable memes. And his iconic episodes will remain forever bingeable.
When Perry published his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, in 2022, his words and subsequent press tour shed light on what the actor was quietly experiencing while making millions laugh as must-see TV.
The Emmy-nominated actor went on to star in movies like the Whole Nine Yards franchise, Fools Rush In and 17 Again; and on television, The West Wing, The Good Wife, Go On and, most recently, The Odd Couple. But his indelible role as Chandler on the revered NBC sitcom, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, is seared into memory for many. His lines decorate coffee mugs. His physical comedy, passed around as shareable memes. And his iconic episodes will remain forever bingeable.
When Perry published his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, in 2022, his words and subsequent press tour shed light on what the actor was quietly experiencing while making millions laugh as must-see TV.
- 10/29/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adele paid tribute to Matthew Perry during her Las Vegas show Saturday, hours after the death of the Friends star was revealed.
While the singer never met the actor, Adele — like millions of Friends fans — felt a connection to the hit sitcom, and especially Perry’s character Chandler Bing, who she called “probably the best comedic character of all time.”
“It is always so shocking, especially someone that made you laugh and who brought so much joy to your life that you don’t know,” Adele — dressed as Morticia Addams...
While the singer never met the actor, Adele — like millions of Friends fans — felt a connection to the hit sitcom, and especially Perry’s character Chandler Bing, who she called “probably the best comedic character of all time.”
“It is always so shocking, especially someone that made you laugh and who brought so much joy to your life that you don’t know,” Adele — dressed as Morticia Addams...
- 10/29/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Actor Matthew Perry, who is best known for essaying the role of the sarcastic and wise-cracking Chandler Bing, had almost missed out on getting the gig. Perry, who died at the age of 54, recalled during a 2015 appearance on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ how he almost lost his shot at starring in the sit-com. Perry recalled becoming desperate for work in 1994 after his “terrible” manager told him he had “no money.”
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Matthew Perry, who is best known for essaying the role of the sarcastic and wise-cracking Chandler Bing, had almost missed out on getting the gig. Perry, who died at the age of 54, recalled during a 2015 appearance on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ how he almost lost his shot at starring in the sit-com. Perry recalled becoming desperate for work in 1994 after his “terrible” manager told him he had “no money.”
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The entertainment industry continues to mourn Matthew Perry hours after news broke of his death at age 54. As per reports, Perry died of an apparent drowning in his home. The American late-night live television sketch comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ paid tribute to the actor with his name appearing alongside a black and white portrait of him, reports People.
Perry hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 4, 1997, (with musical guest Oasis) at the height of his fame and following his leading man turn opposite Salma Hayek in ‘Fools Rush In.’
Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s ‘SNL’ with musical guest the Foo Fighters.
As per People, Perry’s episode of ‘SNL’ included a ‘Friends’ parody in which Perry played Joey (the role originated by Matt LeBlanc) and cast member Colin Quinn played Chandler. Perry’s Joey didn’t care much for Quinn’s portrayal.
Perry was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Sunday,...
Perry hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 4, 1997, (with musical guest Oasis) at the height of his fame and following his leading man turn opposite Salma Hayek in ‘Fools Rush In.’
Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s ‘SNL’ with musical guest the Foo Fighters.
As per People, Perry’s episode of ‘SNL’ included a ‘Friends’ parody in which Perry played Joey (the role originated by Matt LeBlanc) and cast member Colin Quinn played Chandler. Perry’s Joey didn’t care much for Quinn’s portrayal.
Perry was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Sunday,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The entertainment industry continues to mourn Matthew Perry hours after news broke of his death at age 54. As per reports, Perry died of an apparent drowning in his home. The American late-night live television sketch comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ paid tribute to the actor with his name appearing alongside a black and white portrait of him, reports People.
Perry hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 4, 1997, (with musical guest Oasis) at the height of his fame and following his leading man turn opposite Salma Hayek in ‘Fools Rush In.’
Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s ‘SNL’ with musical guest the Foo Fighters.
As per People, Perry’s episode of ‘SNL’ included a ‘Friends’ parody in which Perry played Joey (the role originated by Matt LeBlanc) and cast member Colin Quinn played Chandler. Perry’s Joey didn’t care much for Quinn’s portrayal.
Perry was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Sunday,...
Perry hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 4, 1997, (with musical guest Oasis) at the height of his fame and following his leading man turn opposite Salma Hayek in ‘Fools Rush In.’
Nate Bargatze hosted this weekend’s ‘SNL’ with musical guest the Foo Fighters.
As per People, Perry’s episode of ‘SNL’ included a ‘Friends’ parody in which Perry played Joey (the role originated by Matt LeBlanc) and cast member Colin Quinn played Chandler. Perry’s Joey didn’t care much for Quinn’s portrayal.
Perry was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Sunday,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
‘Friends’ star was found dead at his Los Angeles home.
US actor Matthew Perry, best known for starring in hit sitcom Friends, has died aged 54.
He was found dead on Saturday (October 28) in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, according to reports in the US media. Police are investigating the death.
Warner Bros Television Group, which produced Friends, said in a statement: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. [He] was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world,...
US actor Matthew Perry, best known for starring in hit sitcom Friends, has died aged 54.
He was found dead on Saturday (October 28) in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, according to reports in the US media. Police are investigating the death.
Warner Bros Television Group, which produced Friends, said in a statement: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. [He] was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Actor Matthew Perry, who rose to stardom with his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’, breathed his last as he died at the age of 54 at his Los Angeles home. His portrayal broke new grounds, and over the years has become a mark of the 1990s.
One of the reasons Perry fits in so well as Chandler is his proximity to the character in some sense. Like Chandler, Perry’s parents too separated when he was an infant.
He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and stayed with his Canadian mother, who was a journalist and served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the father of the current Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
As his mother later married Canadian-born broadcast journalist Keith Morrison, Matthew also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal.
At the age of 15, Perry moved from Ottawa to Los Angeles to live with his biological father,...
One of the reasons Perry fits in so well as Chandler is his proximity to the character in some sense. Like Chandler, Perry’s parents too separated when he was an infant.
He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and stayed with his Canadian mother, who was a journalist and served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the father of the current Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
As his mother later married Canadian-born broadcast journalist Keith Morrison, Matthew also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal.
At the age of 15, Perry moved from Ottawa to Los Angeles to live with his biological father,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Matthew Perry, who rose to stardom with his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’, breathed his last as he died at the age of 54 at his Los Angeles home. His portrayal broke new grounds, and over the years has become a mark of the 1990s.
One of the reasons Perry fits in so well as Chandler is his proximity to the character in some sense. Like Chandler, Perry’s parents too separated when he was an infant.
He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and stayed with his Canadian mother, who was a journalist and served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the father of the current Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
As his mother later married Canadian-born broadcast journalist Keith Morrison, Matthew also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal.
At the age of 15, Perry moved from Ottawa to Los Angeles to live with his biological father,...
One of the reasons Perry fits in so well as Chandler is his proximity to the character in some sense. Like Chandler, Perry’s parents too separated when he was an infant.
He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario and stayed with his Canadian mother, who was a journalist and served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the father of the current Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
As his mother later married Canadian-born broadcast journalist Keith Morrison, Matthew also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal.
At the age of 15, Perry moved from Ottawa to Los Angeles to live with his biological father,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The sudden passing of actor Matthew Perry has left millions of fans in shock and grief. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, was a beloved icon of comedy and pop culture. He starred in several movies and TV shows, such as The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again, and Fools Rush In.
Perry was found unresponsive in the jacuzzi at his home by his assistant. Early reports state that the actor may have accidentally drowned and may have suffered cardiac arrest.
According to his assistant, Perry had just returned home from a two-hour pickleball match, and he had sent them out on a quick errand. No drugs or alcohol were found at the scene and authorities see no signs of foul play.
Perry was also a generous philanthropist and a vocal advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. He supported various charities and organizations,...
Perry was found unresponsive in the jacuzzi at his home by his assistant. Early reports state that the actor may have accidentally drowned and may have suffered cardiac arrest.
According to his assistant, Perry had just returned home from a two-hour pickleball match, and he had sent them out on a quick errand. No drugs or alcohol were found at the scene and authorities see no signs of foul play.
Perry was also a generous philanthropist and a vocal advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. He supported various charities and organizations,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Matthew Perry, who charmed audiences across the globe as the sarcastic roommate Chandler Bing on the popular sitcom Friends, was reportedly found dead on Oct. 28 at his Los Angeles home from an apparent drowning, law enforcement sources confirmed to Rolling Stone. He was 54 years old. An LAPD spokesman said police “responded at 4:10 this afternoon to a death investigation for a male in his 50s.”
In addition to Friends — which ran for 10 seasons and 236 episodes, and for a number of years was one of the most-watched television shows in America,...
In addition to Friends — which ran for 10 seasons and 236 episodes, and for a number of years was one of the most-watched television shows in America,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Matthew Perry has died but has left a legacy in television and film. Throughout his life, Perry entertained millions of viewers who would become fans of his work.
Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, a role that he would play for ten seasons. Other television credits include Sunset 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Odd Couple, Cougar Town, Ally McBeal and The West Wing.
Related: Matthew Perry Dies: ‘Friends’ Actor Was 54
Films that Perry starred in include Fools Rush In, opposite Salma Hayek, Three To Tango with Neve Campbell and Dylan McDermott as well as The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis.
Related: Hollywood Remembers Matthew Perry
Check out the photo gallery below to remember highlights of Perry’s career.
Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, a role that he would play for ten seasons. Other television credits include Sunset 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Odd Couple, Cougar Town, Ally McBeal and The West Wing.
Related: Matthew Perry Dies: ‘Friends’ Actor Was 54
Films that Perry starred in include Fools Rush In, opposite Salma Hayek, Three To Tango with Neve Campbell and Dylan McDermott as well as The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis.
Related: Hollywood Remembers Matthew Perry
Check out the photo gallery below to remember highlights of Perry’s career.
- 10/29/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Tributes poured online for actor Matthew Perry, who died after an apparent drowning at his home Saturday. He was 54.
Perry was best known for starring as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC sitcom “Friends.” He also had memorable roles in the films “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”
In an exclusive statement to People Sunday morning, Perry’s family said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend… You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
In a statement provided to media Saturday evening, Warner Bros. Television Group, the studio behind “Friends,” wrote, “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family.
Perry was best known for starring as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC sitcom “Friends.” He also had memorable roles in the films “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”
In an exclusive statement to People Sunday morning, Perry’s family said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend… You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”
In a statement provided to media Saturday evening, Warner Bros. Television Group, the studio behind “Friends,” wrote, “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family.
- 10/29/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Tragic news out of Hollywood this evening as Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, has died.
He was 54.
According to TMZ, the beloved actor was found Saturday at an L.A.- area home. "We're told he appears to have drowned," the outlet says of the apparent cause of death.
"Our sources say first responders rushed over on a call for cardiac arrest," TMZ adds. "It's unclear where exactly on the grounds this happened."
The source added that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the premises. "We're told there were no drugs found at the scene."
"We're also told there is no foul play involved," the outlet says.
Perry shot to fame for his portrayal of Chandler on the NBC comedy series Friends.
Premiering in the '90s, the blockbuster series made stars out of him and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer,...
He was 54.
According to TMZ, the beloved actor was found Saturday at an L.A.- area home. "We're told he appears to have drowned," the outlet says of the apparent cause of death.
"Our sources say first responders rushed over on a call for cardiac arrest," TMZ adds. "It's unclear where exactly on the grounds this happened."
The source added that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the premises. "We're told there were no drugs found at the scene."
"We're also told there is no foul play involved," the outlet says.
Perry shot to fame for his portrayal of Chandler on the NBC comedy series Friends.
Premiering in the '90s, the blockbuster series made stars out of him and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Friends” wouldn’t have been “Friends” without Matthew Perry.
And neither would have been, as time went by, American culture. The actor, who infused the hit show with its vital, sustaining dose of sarcasm, went on in recent years to publicize his sobriety, and his work bringing others out of addiction through the founding of a sober living house. His death, at 54 in an apparent drowning, comes as a shock, in part because Perry seemed to have a second act lying ahead of him.
His work on “Friends” cast a long shadow: The on-off love affair between Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) were the engine of the show’s plot, but the character of Chandler Bing was the big comic idea. Acting amidst a murderer’s row of comedy performers, Perry was the cast tactitian, figuring out precisely where the final beat of each scene fell. Paired with...
And neither would have been, as time went by, American culture. The actor, who infused the hit show with its vital, sustaining dose of sarcasm, went on in recent years to publicize his sobriety, and his work bringing others out of addiction through the founding of a sober living house. His death, at 54 in an apparent drowning, comes as a shock, in part because Perry seemed to have a second act lying ahead of him.
His work on “Friends” cast a long shadow: The on-off love affair between Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) were the engine of the show’s plot, but the character of Chandler Bing was the big comic idea. Acting amidst a murderer’s row of comedy performers, Perry was the cast tactitian, figuring out precisely where the final beat of each scene fell. Paired with...
- 10/29/2023
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
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