Jennifer Aniston Gets Tearful Remembering Matthew Perry and FRIENDS: ‘We Never Could Imagine…’
In a recent conversation with Quinta Brunson, featured on Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Jennifer Aniston found herself choked up reminiscing about the 30-year journey of the iconic TV show Friends. A wave of emotion washed over Aniston when Quinta, prompted by a producer, broached the subject of the beloved American sitcom. Read on to find more details.
Jennifer Aniston Remembers Matthew Perry
Quinta questions Jennifer about what it was like for her to watch Friends in 2024. Jennifer, though hesitant and emotionally worked up, faces the question. Getting wind of Jennifer’s emotional state, Quinta kindly offers her a break to collect herself or even the opportunity to sidestep the discussion. However, Jennifer reassures Quinta, stating she’s okay and indicating her tears are not of sadness but rather joy, perhaps stirred by reminiscing over her good pal, Matthew Perry.
Jennifer candidly shared how it’s almost surreal to think that the show has been on the air for 30 years. She never forgot to express her heartfelt thanks for the longstanding influence of the sitcom. Jenifer said, “The fact that it’s had this long, wonderful life and it still means a lot to people is one of the greatest gifts I think all five of us — all six of us — we never could imagine. I talked on FaceTime with Courteney (Cox) last night for an hour, and Lisa (Kudrow) and the boys, and we just have a really — it’s a family forever (sic).”
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Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson share a heartfelt moment during their #ActorsOnActors conversation. pic.twitter.com/6ccIZ15FVc
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Fans Get Emotional After Jennifer Opens Up About Matthew Perry
A video of a tearful Jennifer shared on X (previously known as Twitter) caught fans off guard. The user who shared it admitted, “I didn’t expect this emotional episode…”, attaching broken heart emoticons. Outraged fans objected to the intrusive queries during the interview. One user grumbled, “Why do you have to ask about her feelings watching her own work with her dear buddies, particularly after a friend has recently passed? It’s totally unnecessary.” A fellow user sided with Jennifer, pondering the motive for directing such a delicate question at her. Yet another fan chimed in, asserting, “It was completely out of line to ask her that…”
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About Friends
“Friends”, a popular American TV sitcom was the creative brainchild of Marta Kauffman and David Crane. With the spotlight on a friendly flock of six young adults, brought to life by Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. Fast forward to 2021, a nostalgic wave swept through as the original ensemble gathered once again for “Friends: The Reunion”, reminiscing about the beloved show.
Matthew, who famously brought the character Chandler Bing to life onscreen, sadly passed away in October 2023. He was found lifeless in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles. Come May 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department began investigating to uncover the origins of the fatal dosage of ketamine that triggered Matthew’s untimely passing away.
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