Julia Roberts Reminisces on Matthew Perry: Julia Roberts fondly recalls her time with the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry in a recent interview with “Entertainment Tonight.” Reflecting on Perry’s untimely passing at 54 in October, Roberts expressed the heartbreak of losing someone so young. “It just helps all of us appreciate what we have and to keep going in a positive way as best we can,” she remarked.
The pair shared a brief romance in the 1990s, coinciding with Roberts’ guest appearance on “Friends.” Perry, in his memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” recounted sending Roberts three dozen red roses with a card that humorously noted, “The only thing more exciting than the prospect of you doing the show is that I finally have an excuse to send you flowers.” Perry described Roberts as someone who “was placed on this planet to make the world smile.”
Speaking about her time on the “Friends” set, where she portrayed a former classmate of Perry’s character, Chandler Bing, Roberts shared, “I had all good thoughts and feelings.”
Interestingly, Roberts’ latest film, “Leave the World Behind,” includes a nod to “Friends.” Mahershala Ali, her co-star in the film, expressed the beauty of honoring Perry and the show in this coincidental manner during an interview with “ET.”
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is Julia Roberts religion?
Back in 2010, Roberts revealed that she had converted to Hinduism for “spiritual satisfaction”. She is a devout follower of the revered guru Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji), whose image had a profound impact on her decision to embrace the Hindu faith.
Did they have a funeral for Matthew Perry?
On November 3, Perry’s funeral was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Hank Azaira and the main cast of “Friends” were present to pay their respects.
How many times was Julia Roberts on Friends?
In the second season of Friends, Julia Roberts made a memorable appearance as a guest star in the two-part episode titled “The One After the Superbowl.” This episode arc also boasted other famous guest stars such as Brooke Shields, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and musician Chris Isaak. Roberts’ performance was particularly noteworthy and left a lasting impression on viewers.
Was Matthew Perry in love with Jennifer Aniston?
Perry recently spilled the beans about his secret crush on Aniston. He even tried to ask her out, but unfortunately, she turned him down. Despite this, they remained good friends. Perry expressed his appreciation for Aniston’s unwavering support during his tough times, which strengthened their bond both on and off the set.