“That was the end” – When Matthew Perry Reflected on the Enduring Bond He Had With His ‘Friends’ Costars

Published 10/30/2023, 4:28 AM EDT

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Matthew Perry made millions of people laugh on TV’s biggest show Friends with his sarcastic jokes for one decade. During that time, he earned some real-life friends who stayed with him even after the show ended. In the wake of his sudden and tragic demise, all the memories the actor created with his costars have taken over the minds of people. They are recalling the unconditional support and love they had for each other all these years.

In this gloomy time for the fans, it feels right to reflect on his heartwarming memories. And one such memory goes back to their reunion when the late 54-year-old legend opened up about his enduring bond with his costars.

Matthew Perry had an unbreakable bond with Friends costar

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In May 2021, the entire main cast of the iconic sitcom got back together for Friends: The Reunion. During the same, Matthew Perry got emotional and talked about the close bond he has firmed with his costars. He recalled how, if any of them used to bump into each other, they used to take time off from their engagements and be together the whole night. “That was the end of the night. You just sat with the person all night long and that was it,” he shared.

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The Canadian star continued how they used to “apologize” and leave those social gathering to spend time with one another. According to him, people had to understand that their friendship was important than any occasion. These efforts and gestures kept them all together even after decades of the show’s conclusion. This statement left Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox crying who agreed things worked out because they always put each other first.

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Since the news about the death of Matthew Perry broke out, people around the globe have filled the internet paying tributes to him. From Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to costars and Media Tycoons, the world has been mourning the loss of this talented star. However, the indelible character he created in Chandler Bing will continue to live in reruns. Though it is nearly impossible to choose a single hilarious moment on the show, fans cannot forget his Monica and Chandler’s secret affair.

The One Where Everybody Finds Out is undoubtedly one of the most memorable episodes where Monica and Chandler tried hiding their relationship. Joey was the only friend who knew about them and got blamed for any traces the couple left behind. But Bing screwed it when Phoebe and Rachel saw them kissing, and he kissed all of them to make it less weird. His idea of going European and bring some culture into the group exposed them, eventually.

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What do you think about this bond between the Friends costars? Drop your comments below!

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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