Julia Roberts Reflects on the Loss of Matthew Perry
Julia Roberts, renowned actress and former girlfriend of the late Matthew Perry, recently shared her thoughts and feelings in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight” about the passing of the “Friends” star. Perry, who tragically passed away in October at the age of 54, was remembered by Roberts as she spoke about their time together.
In the interview, Roberts expressed her sadness at the sudden passing of someone so young, and emphasized the importance of appreciating what we have and moving forward in a positive manner. The pair dated for about three months in the 1990s, around the time Roberts made a guest appearance on “Friends.” Perry even wrote about their brief romance in his memoir, in which he described Roberts as someone who “was placed on this planet to make the world smile.”
Roberts also conveyed her “all good thoughts and feelings” about her time on the “Friends” set, where she played a former classmate of Perry’s character, Chandler Bing. She also mentioned her new film, “Leave the World Behind,” which coincidentally references the iconic TV show “Friends.”
Her costar in the film, Mahershala Ali, commented on the honoring of the show in their film, stating, “It’s beautiful he could sort of be honored in that way, or the show sort of be honored, coincidentally, at this time.”
Overall, Julia Roberts’ words and reflections on her time with Matthew Perry serve as a poignant reminder of the impact he had on those around him and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with loved ones.