After the publication of his book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, fans got to know about the heart-wrenching story of Matthew Perry’s battle with addiction. While among other things, the Canadian actor also voiced his feelings for his Friends co-star, Jennifer Aniston. Although the American diva did not feel the same way about his fellow actor, she certainly expressed her concerns about his addiction.

In 2003, the cast of the NBC drama had an interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the interview, the Global Crush revealed Perry’s sensitiveness and shared how smart he was.

Jennifer Aniston voiced her feelings about co-star Matthew Perry

Not only on the screen, but the entire cast was pretty close behind the camera as well. They all supported each other and took care of each other. During the interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Cake star talked about her experience of working with her co-stars. Starting with Matthew Perry, Aniston revealed, “People may not know about Matthew Perry is that he’s probably one of the most sensitive people as well as being funny.“

Throughout the show, fans witnessed Perry being funny and sarcastic through his character, Chandler Bing. However, as Aniston revealed, he was more than that. Apart from being sensitive, Perry was also multitalented, as he played tennis and spoke a little French as well. She also added the 17 Again star was a strong and supportive friend. Although she did not have romantic feelings for Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston surely had a great bond with him.

Even in his memoir, the Fools Rush In actor admitted Aniston was the one who reached out the most. She would directly ask him if he was drunk. While Perry appreciated his friend’s support, he just could not help but sink into it more and more. However, it was hard for Aniston to watch her friend suffer as well. She even became emotional about Perry’s addiction.

Even after their appearance at the Friends: The Reunion, she talked about Perry and his anxiety.

The Friends actress did not Matthew Perry’s anxiety back then

During her interview with Today in 2021, the American actress opened up about her relationship with her co-stars. Among other things, she also addressed how she did not understand the level of anxiety and self-torture Perry went through. She said if he did not get the laugh from the audience, Perry would feel anxious. However, after knowing about his addiction struggles, Aniston added that his behavior made sense to her.

Fortunately, the 54-year-old actor got proper help and is now living a healthy life. Surprisingly, while Friends fans loved Chandler Bing with the utmost passion, he has never seen himself in the show. Looking at the friendship between Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry, the actress set a beautiful example of, “I’ll be there for you.”

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