Sunday, October 13, 2024

Beyond Friends: Courteney Cox on Matthew Perry’s Continued Impact on Her Life

Courteney Cox Feels Matthew Perry’s Presence: “He Visits Me Often”

Even after his death, Matthew Perry remains close to Courteney Cox. In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Cox revealed her enduring connection with Perry, who sadly passed away last year at 54. “I sense Matthew’s around, for sure,” she said, reflecting on their deep bond. “I sense Matthew’s around, for sure,” she said, reflecting on their deep bond.

Promoting her new homeware line, Homecourt, Courtney Cox discussed Matthew Perry’s humor and heart. “He’s one of the funniest people ever,” she noted. “I’m thankful I got to work closely with him for so many years. He visits me a lot.”

Their on-screen romance as Monica and Chandler on Friends spanned a decade, ending with the series finale 20 years ago. Cox commemorated the anniversary on Instagram, expressing her gratitude and reminiscing about their shared tears and joy.

CBS Sunday Morning’s Jonathan Vigliotti highlighted Cox’s spirituality, prompting her to speak about feeling guided by Perry and her deceased parents. “I talk to my mom, dad, and Matthew. I feel they guide us. I sense Matthew’s around.” She said.

On October 28, 2023, authorities found Perry, who struggled with addiction, unresponsive in his Los Angeles home. His death ruled accidental, resulted from the acute effects of ketamine, drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine.

In the wake of Perry’s passing, Cox and her Friends costars, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, and Matt LeBlanc, issued a heartfelt statement. “We are all utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” they said. “We were more than castmates; we are family.”

Cox paid a personal tribute on Instagram, sharing a memorable outtake from Friends. “Chandler and Monica were meant for a one-night fling in London. The audience’s reaction transformed it into their love story,” she wrote. “Before shooting, he whispered a funny line for me to say. He often did that. He was funny and kind.”

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