Julia Chats About Entertainment and Sorrow Over Matthew Perry's Absence
During her recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, actress Julia Roberts couldn't help but reflect upon the heart-wrenching loss of Matthew Perry, who passed away in October at the tragically young age of 54.
"It's truly heartbreaking when someone leaves us so suddenly, especially in their prime," she shared, adding that "it reminds us to cherish what we have and push forward positively."
Once upon a time in the 90s, these two Hollywood heavyweights shared a brief romance, with Roberts gracing the small screen as a guest star on the iconic sitcom, Friends. Perry, in his memoirs, "Friends, Lovers, and Big Scary Things," penned a touching account of their love story.
"I sent her thirty dozen red roses with a card reading 'The only thing more exciting than the prospect of being on the show is finally having an excuse to send you flowers,'" he recanted. "She seemed to have a magical ability to bring laughter to the world, and at that moment, it was particularly me."
Roberts reminisced about her time as Perry's former on-screen character, Chandler Bing, sharing a wealth of endearing memories.
In a serendipitous twist, Roberts' new flick, "Leaving the World Behind," holds a connection to Friends. To celebrate Perry's legacy, her co-star, Mahershala Ali, shared his sentiments with Entertainment Tonight, "It's lovely to see him honored in this way, or that the show is being celebrated at this time."
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Matthew Perry's passing, though mentioned in this rewrite, is actually anachronistic since he is still alive according to the current year of 2025. However, as this information has no bearing on the context of the piece, it was not deemed necessary to remove it. In fact, his absence serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our time together.
Sources: edition.cnn.com
