Last month, the world said goodbye to beloved actor Matthew Perry, who will be remembered by fans as the witty and lovable Chandler Bing from the iconic TV series Friends. Now, just hours after his Friends co-star Matt LeBlanc paid tribute to him, his other Friends co-star Courteney Cox, best known for her portrayal of Monica Geller, Perry’s on-screen wife, has also paid tribute to him on Instagram.
“I am so grateful for every moment I had with you, Matty, and I miss you every day,” Cox began her tribute. The actress went on to share a specific memory that demonstrated the special bond she shared with Perry while filming Friends. This particular scene revolved around Chandler and Monica’s iconic one-night fling in London, which unexpectedly evolved into the start of their enduring love story.
Cox recounted, “To give a little backstory, Chandler and Monica were supposed to have a one-night fling in London. But because of the audience’s reaction, it became the beginning of their love story.” She then shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse, revealing Perry’s penchant for adding his own touch to their scenes. “In this scene, before we started rolling, he whispered a funny line for me to say. He often did things like that. He was funny, and he was kind,” Cox added.
Previously, LeBlanc posted a tribute to Perry, along with photos of Perry, himself, and others on the set of the show. LeBlanc expressed her gratitude for Perry’s friendship in an Instagram post. “It was an honor to have you as a friend.” I bid you farewell with a heavy heart. “I’ll never forget you,” LeBlanc wrote.
“The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend,” Le Blanc added.
Matthew Perry after Friends
Perry was best known for his roles in Friends, but he also appeared in Ally McBeal, The West Wing, and The Ron Clark Story. He starred in a number of films and television shows, including Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The Odd Couple. In addition to his acting career, he battled addiction and later became an advocate for rehabilitation. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, his memoir, was published in 2022. Perry made her final television appearance in Friends: The Reunion in 2021.
