Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry were not just co-stars on Friends; they became close in real life. They played Rachel Green and Chandler Bing alongside their other castmates Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. Sadly, Perry left the group behind when he passed away at 54 after drowning at his home.
While many of his colleagues shared tributes immediately, Aniston stayed silent for weeks until nearly a month later. She broke her silence, revealing that she had been revisiting their old messages. Aniston also admitted to laughing and crying while reading through their last conversations in her emotional post.
Jennifer Aniston’s last texts to Matthew Perry
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Aniston shared one of the final messages she exchanged with Perry, where he attached a photo of them laughing over a script. He told her making her laugh was the highlight of his day, and touched by his words, Aniston had responded saying it was just the first of many times he would do so.
Reflecting on his love for comedy, she noted that Perry was happiest when making people laugh. He often said that hearing laughter kept him going, and Matthew Perry truly dedicated his life to bringing joy to those around him.
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Jennifer Aniston honors Matthew Perry with a tribute every year
Since Perry’s passing, Aniston has continued to keep his memory alive. She shares heartfelt tributes each year, reflecting on their bond and the deep loss she still feels. She often revisits their time together, reminiscing about the Friends era and how much he meant to her and their castmates.
On the first anniversary of his passing last October, she posted a throwback photo of them together. In the picture, Perry had his arm draped over her shoulder while she pulled a funny face. She simply captioned it with emojis and tagged the Matthew Perry Foundation, which was set up in his honor.