Friends star Matthew Perry’s untimely demise at the age of 54 left the world in complete shock. As the sitcom’s fans continue to remember the Chandler Bing actor by sharing their fond memories from the show, his co-stars have finally broken their silence on social media. Many eagerly looked forward to their tributes for the past few weeks and they are finally here. Let’s take a look at the heartfelt notes penned by Matthew Perry’s Friends co-stars.
Friends actors’ tributes for Matthew Perry
Matt LeBlanc who played Chandler Bing’s best friend Joey Tribbiani and Courteney Cox who portrayed Matthew Perry’s on-screen wife Monica Geller shared moving tributes for the late actor who was found unresponsive in a hot tub.
Others like Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe) and David Schwimmer (Ross) followed up later as they shared their memorable moments with him. Here is a compilation of all of the tributes for Matthew Perry from his Friends co-stars.
Jennifer Aniston:
The Rachel Green actress wrote about how much the loss had impacted her and the group of actors. She remembered Matthew Perry as someone who loved to make people laugh and how he was part of their group’s DNA.
Along with her remembrance note, Aniston shared a picture of her with Perry on the sets of Friends, a screenshot of a moving text exchange and a scene between her character and Chandler Bing that’s close to the hearts of the sitcom’s fans.
Lisa Kudrow:
The actress who played Phoebe Buffay wrote about how she bonded with Matthew Perry right from the day they shot the pilot episode. She thanked him for making her laugh, their six-way friendship and for the time they all got to spend together.
Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to Matthew Perry:
“Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have.” pic.twitter.com/FuzOPDdHiA
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 15, 2023
Kudrow highlighted Perry’s commitment to acting and work as he was someone who showed up even when he was not at his best. She shared an old grainy Polaroid picture with him from the early days of their friendship.
David Schwimmer:
Matthew Perry was known for his unmatched comedic timing on Friends and his co-star David Schwimmer has highlighted that in his emotional tribute to the late actor. The actor who played Ross Geller thanked him for the ten amazing years that they worked together.
David Schwimmer's post for Matthew 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/y7kw4hqPsQ
— all things friends (@friendscatalog) November 15, 2023
Schwimmer shared a bittersweet picture of him and Perry in blue and white suits with an iconic reference to the line: “Could there BE any more clouds?”
Courteney Cox:
The Monica Geller actress has a special place in the legacy of Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing’s wife in the sitcom. She shared a behind-the-scenes making video of a funny scene where she is in bed with him and her brother Ross walks in on them.
“I’m so grateful for every moment I had with you, Matty.” 🖤
Courteney Cox to Matthew Perry. pic.twitter.com/w1CK2zvvpE
— Inside Friends (@insidefriends) November 14, 2023
In the caption, Cox narrated an interesting story of how Monica and Chandler were supposed to remain just an one-night fling in London. However, as fans loved their chemistry, the Mondler romance came into existence.
Matt LeBlanc:
Arguably the most important friendship from the show, Matt LeBlanc’s Joey and Perry’s Chandler had unforgettable on-screen chemistry. The actor shared pictures of some of their most memorable scenes from the show and then a farewell picture with the group.
Matt LeBlanc’s message for his friend and brother, Matthew Perry. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/yHlCCeV1aj
— no context chandler bing (@NoContxtBing) November 14, 2023
He called him his friend and his brother and said it was an honor to share the stage with him. LeBlanc ended the note with a heartbreaking joke about how he can keep the 20 bucks he still owes him.
Social media reactions
Ever since his unforeseen passing in the end of October 2023, Friends fans have been constantly sharing their fondest memories of Matthew Perry on social media platforms. Now, the cast members’ tributes have hit them with a wave of nostalgia and grief.
https://twitter.com/riskayiddies/status/1724810844431855847
MATT LEBLANC PUTTING “i guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me” IN THE CAPTION OF HIS POST FOR MATTHEW PERRY IM BAWLING MY EYES OUT THEY REALLY WERE JOEY AND CHANDLER ☹️🥺😭 pic.twitter.com/iGWGiI2jQt
— mirrorball mer 🪩 (@repligion) November 15, 2023
the rest of the friends cast are posting all their goodbyes to matthew perry i am not ok pic.twitter.com/8ooSC5ddol
— sar-AAH! 🎃 (@saraaaaahh) November 15, 2023
Jennifer Aniston’s message for Matthew Perry. They truly had such a special bond and I’ll forever be grateful to Jen for always checking up on him. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/yPmZaihla8
— no context chandler bing (@NoContxtBing) November 15, 2023
The actor’s cause of death remains uncertain with an inconclusive post-mortem examination and pending toxicology test results. His battles with addiction have been public for a while and now a foundation has been set up in his memory to help people with similar challenges.
