Exclusive | Matthew Perry was ‘giggling between takes’ of the 2021 ‘Friends’ reunion: ‘Being his usually silly self’

Exclusive | Matthew Perry was ‘giggling between takes’ of the 2021 ‘Friends’ reunion: ‘Being his usually silly self’

Matthew Perry was “sweet,” “silly” and “giggling between takes” while filming the “Friends” reunion, according to a source who worked on the TV special.  Speaking with The Post ahead of the one-year anniversary of Perry’s death, the insider recalled how funny and kind Perry was behind the scenes of the 2021 reunion.  “He was very … Read more

David Schwimmer is not ‘a movie star’ thanks to this ‘brutal decision’ he made

David Schwimmer is not ‘a movie star’ thanks to this ‘brutal decision’ he made

David Schwimmer made a career choice that still haunts him. The “Friends” alum, 57, said on Tuesday’s episode of the “Origins With Cush Jumbo” podcast that he turned down a role in 1997’s “Men in Black,” which caused him to never reach “movie star” status. “That was a brutal decision,” Schwimmer recalled. “I had just finished … Read more

Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears over Matthew Perry after being asked about ‘Friends’

Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears over Matthew Perry after being asked about ‘Friends’

Jennifer Aniston had to take a moment to compose herself after breaking down in tears over her time on “Friends.” The actress, 55, was overcome with emotion after she was asked about her late co-star Matthew Perry on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. For her conversation, Aniston was paired up with “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta … Read more

‘Friends’ ended 20 years ago: Matthew Perry’s request, Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt’s farewell party — and more series finale facts

‘Friends’ ended 20 years ago: Matthew Perry’s request, Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt’s farewell party — and more series finale facts

Two decades have passed since “The Last One.” The series finale of “Friends” aired 20 years ago, on May 6, 2004. And all these years later, the show is still beloved. The “Friends” cast in the final episode that aired May 6, 2004 “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons, was about a group of six … Read more

Olivia Williams recalls ‘alarming’ guest appearance on ‘Friends’: ‘You’re not funny!’

Olivia Williams recalls ‘alarming’ guest appearance on ‘Friends’: ‘You’re not funny!’

It was not a friendly encounter. British actress Olivia Williams recently recalled a “harrowing” and “alarming” experience she allegedly had while appearing on the iconic TV show “Friends.” “Well, just as an example, I was taken to the studio in a shared car with a wonderful actress whose character, I think, was called ‘Old Woman,’ … Read more

Why Cole Sprouse has not spoken to the ‘Friends’ cast since playing David Schwimmer’s son

Why Cole Sprouse has not spoken to the ‘Friends’ cast since playing David Schwimmer’s son

Cole Sprouse made several memorable appearances on NBC’s hit sitcom “Friends” as Ross Geller’s son, Ben. The “Riverdale” star, 31, appeared in a plethora of episodes between 2000 to 2002 when he was seven-years-old. However, Sprouse has not had contact with any cast members: David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, the late Matthew Perry, Lisa … Read more

Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash

Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash

It’s shellved. Following salty backlash, Uber Eats removed part of its Super Bowl ad that had roasted people with peanut allergies. The minute-long commercial, which centers around forgetfulness, features Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David Beckham, his wife, Victoria, as well as rapper Jelly Roll and Usher, who is slated to perform at halftime. In one scene, … Read more

Jennifer Aniston shuns ‘Friends’ co-star David Schwimmer in new Super Bowl ad: ‘Have we met?’

Jennifer Aniston shuns ‘Friends’ co-star David Schwimmer in new Super Bowl ad: ‘Have we met?’

Jennifer Aniston and her “Friends” co-star David Schwimmer reunited for a new Uber Eats Super Bowl LVIII ad. A snippet of the ad dropped on Tuesday where the “Morning Show” star, 54, didn’t seem to recognize Schwimmer, 57. In the commercial, Aniston is on a set when her assistant brings her food from Uber Eats. … Read more

‘Little Death’ review: David Schwimmer’s new movie is messed up

‘Little Death’ review: David Schwimmer’s new movie is messed up

David Schwimmer has never been known for his movies.  Perusing the “Friends” star’s film resume is quick — and painful. There’s “Six Days Seven Nights,” “The Laundromat” and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” among other screen non-classics. But the actor’s undeniable charisma and uniqueness are finally put to proper full-length use in the demented “Little … Read more

Matthew Perry’s best Chandler Bing moments with each ‘Friends’ character

Matthew Perry’s best Chandler Bing moments with each ‘Friends’ character

Could we be any more in our feelings? After Matthew Perry’s tragic death on Oct. 28 at 54, fans have been seeking solace in the magic he created alongside Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow in NBC’s “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. In 1997, Rosie … Read more

Every ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving episode, ranked

Every ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving episode, ranked

Could there be a better show to marathon on Thanksgiving than “Friends?”  “Friends” is a classic show to watch on turkey day, since each season had an episode themed to the holiday. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a crowd-pleasing watch for the whole family too.  This year, it’s especially poignant, since Matthew Perry, who played … Read more

Matthew Perry said ‘Friends’ cast ‘smelled’ money and fame — credited this co-star for $1 million salary

Matthew Perry said ‘Friends’ cast ‘smelled’ money and fame — credited this co-star for  million salary

The “Friends” cast knew they struck gold after the very first table read for the pilot. Matthew Perry recalled meeting his co-stars — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer — in his 2022 memoir, and how director Jimmy Burrows encouraged them to bond in Monica Geller’s apartment on set. “Immediately, … Read more

Matthew Perry said Jennifer Aniston didn’t want to do ‘Friends’ anymore: ‘That meant we all had to stop’

Matthew Perry said Jennifer Aniston didn’t want to do ‘Friends’ anymore: ‘That meant we all had to stop’

Could the ending be any more sad? One year before Matthew Perry’s death, the actor opened up about saying goodbye to “Friends” after 10 years — and how Jennifer Aniston was the one to initially bring up the idea. “The truth was, we were all ready for ‘Friends’ to be done. For a start, Jennifer … Read more

Matthew Perry had this request for the ‘Friends’ series finale: ‘No one else will care’

Matthew Perry had this request for the ‘Friends’ series finale: ‘No one else will care’

Nearly one year before his death, Matthew Perry revealed that he asked “Friends” producer Marta Kauffman to give him the final line of the series. “No one else will care about this except me,” Perry wrote in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” “So may I please have the last line?” … Read more

Matthew Perry was angry ‘Friends’ co-stars didn’t battle addictions like him: ‘Makes me cry’

Matthew Perry was angry ‘Friends’ co-stars didn’t battle addictions like him: ‘Makes me cry’

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars always had his back as he dealt with drug and alcohol addition at the height of the show’s success. But last year, while promoting his memoir, he admitted it was “unfair” that he had to battle certain demons when the rest of the cast didn’t. “You know, the thing that always … Read more

‘Friends’ cast’s first texts revealed about Matthew Perry’s death: ‘Destroyed’

‘Friends’ cast’s first texts revealed about Matthew Perry’s death: ‘Destroyed’

The “Friends” cast immediately took to text following the tragic death of co-star Matthew Perry. Director Jim Burrows, who helmed more than a dozen episodes of “Friends,” revealed the details in a new interview with “Today,” which was published on Thursday. “I had texted the girls the day we found out,” he said. “They were … Read more

Matthew Perry’s final friends mourn star — including assistant who saved his life once before

Matthew Perry’s final friends mourn star — including assistant who saved his life once before

“Friends” star Matthew Perry spent his last days doing everything he could to keep the addictions that plagued him from creeping across the front door. Before his death on Saturday, aged just 54, in the jacuzzi at the new home he had moved into three weeks ago, the multi-millionaire surrounded himself with friends who really … Read more

‘Friends’ cast react to co-star Matthew Perry’s death in joint statement: ‘Utterly devastated’

‘Friends’ cast react to co-star Matthew Perry’s death in joint statement: ‘Utterly devastated’

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars have spoken out following his death at 54. The late star died of an apparent drowning Saturday at his California home. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer released a joint statement Monday. “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more … Read more

David Schwimmer steps out after Matthew Perry’s death

David Schwimmer steps out after Matthew Perry’s death

David Schwimmer was spotted leaving his apartment Monday, two days after the death of his “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry. Schwimmer, 56, who played Ross on the long-running NBC sitcom, wore a baseball cap and a medical mask that concealed most of his face as he left his Manhattan home.  A day earlier, while accepting a … Read more

Why Matthew Perry didn’t want to be remembered just for ‘Friends’

Why Matthew Perry didn’t want to be remembered just for ‘Friends’

Matthew Perry spoke publicly about death a year ago and said how he would like to be remembered — not for “Friends,” but for helping others. In Nov. 2022, the actor, who died Saturday at age 54, went on the “Q with Tom Power” podcast in Toronto to promote his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the … Read more