To honor her late fellow actor and friend, the late Matthew Perry, the actress is revisiting episodes of their hit sitcom, finding comfort and laughter in her memories of their camaraderie.
- Jun 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Lisa Kudrow is keeping the memory of her beloved "Friends" costar, Matthew Perry, alive through a unique and heartfelt tribute. The actress is rewatching episodes of the iconic sitcom as a way to celebrate Perry's life and remember his extraordinary comedic talent.
Despite her initial embarrassment at watching her own performance, Kudrow has found solace and laughter in revisiting the show. "Honestly, I wasn't able to watch it because it's too embarrassing to watch yourself," she admitted. "But if I make it about Matthew, then that's okay. And it's just celebrating how hilarious he was - and that is what I want to remember [about him]."
As she watches, Kudrow can't help but marvel at the comedic brilliance of the entire cast. "Everyone is hilarious. I'm blown away by Courteney Cox, I'm blown away by Jen [Jennifer Aniston]," she said. "Matthew, obviously, is just uniquely hilarious. No one ever knew that cadence or comedic rhythm before him. Matt LeBlanc is hilarious, and David Schwimmer, too.
Reflecting on the filming experience, Kudrow recalled the infectious joy and laughter that filled the set. "You're just laughing all day long, basically, in between the scenes, because these are funny people," she said. "And especially someone like Matthew whose goal was: How many laughs can I get in real life every day? So we were always laughing so hard, tears were flying out of our faces."
Beyond celebrating Perry's memory, Kudrow believes that the world is remembering him in the way he wanted to be. "I think the world is remembering him the way he wanted to be remembered. I think that's happening [already]," she added.
