George Clooney offers a poignant look at Matthew Perry’s life as he lays bare how the iconic sitcom “Friends” failed to bring the late actor his due. This sentiment, which Perry also shared when he was alive, sheds light on the struggles hidden behind even the brightest of smiles.
George Clooney Reveals Matthew Perry’s Dark Reality During ‘Friends’
In the heartfelt revelation, Clooney shared insight into Perry’s battle with happiness after the huge success of “Friends,” fueled by his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction.
The 62-year-old recounted when the late star’s dream of landing a sitcom role came true with the show in 1994, only to find the achievement couldn’t dispel the shadow that haunted him.
Clooney, who has known Perry since his teenage years, remembers the aspiring actor’s desire to star in a sitcom. In his own words, “He was a kid, and all he would say to us, I mean me, Richard Kind and Grant Heslov, was, I just want to watch sitcoms, man. I just want to watch regular sitcoms and I will be the happiest man in the world.”
However, even after joining one of the best sitcoms, Perry couldn’t find the “joy, happiness, or peace” she longed for. Speak to Deadline, the father of two shared, “He’s not happy. It doesn’t bring joy or happiness or peace.”
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During the ’90s, when Clooney was filming “ER” and Perry was part of “Friends,” the two actors worked side by side on a daily basis. Despite being close, Clooney admitted they didn’t know about the late star’s internal struggles.
The four-time Golden Globe Award winner reflected on Perry’s confession in her memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” explaining the heartbreaking reality of the late actor’s struggle with substance.
Clooney also emphasized an important lesson from the “Fools Rush In” actor’s journey: “Success and money and all that stuff, it doesn’t just automatically bring you happiness. You have to be happy with yourself and your life.”
Clooney’s words echoed Perry’s own haunting admissions about recurring nightmares related to “Friends,” in which she fears a reunion that no one cares about. His concern stems from concerns about how the reboot might be received by viewers, fearing it could potentially tarnish the beloved show’s legacy.
Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the beloved show for 10 seasons, candidly shared, “I have this recurring nightmare—I’m not kidding about this. When I go to sleep, I have this nightmare that we’re doing ‘Friends’ again and nobody cares.”
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He also explained that in his nightmare, the cast reunited to film a new series, only to be met with indifference from the audience. In response to a hypothetical question about a reboot, Perry insisted, “So if anybody asks me, I’m going to say no.”
However, he agreed to participate in a “Friends” reunion, a different format than traditional reboots. The reunion episode features the original cast getting together for a nostalgic discussion about the show instead of reprising their roles with a scripted season.
‘Friends’ Cast Plans Emotional Tribute To Matthew Perry At 75th Emmy Awards
Following his untimely passing, the rest of the sitcom’s cast – Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer – wanted to come together to share their fondest memories of their late co-star.
According to The Blast, they are preparing for a heartfelt tribute at the 75th Emmy Awards, scheduled for January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Despite the emotional situation, sources revealed that cast members felt it was a fitting way to celebrate Perry’s contributions to the show and the enduring bond they share.
They shared an insight into the actor’s intentions, stating, “When it comes to Matthew’s death, emotions still run high, and it’s still a very touching situation, which is completely understandable. But Jen, Lisa, and the rest of the cast want to honor him publicly at some point and give him the respect he deserves — and there’s a ruckus to do it at next year’s Emmys.”
The insider also emphasized, “If they can all agree on a well-deserved tribute and get his family’s blessing, they will really come together to make the night a special moment for Matthew and all who love him.”
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