'Friends' Reunion: Cast Reflects on Beloved Show Before 'Emotional' Special | PEOPLE

To celebrate the highly anticipated reunion of one of the most beloved shows in television history, the cast of Friends (Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer) sit down for this exclusive interview, talking about their favorite memories and why they'll always be there for one another.

Friends: The Reunion premieres May 27 on HBO Max.

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'Friends' Reunion Exclusive: Cast Reflects on Beloved Show Before "Emotional" Special | PEOPLE

[elizabeth]

Matthew Perry is a comedic genius. Everyone is commenting on his demeanor, and we know he had a serious health issue with his stomach and was in the hospital for three months and it may have caused some neurological deficits, but this guy can STILL come up with great comedy lines, and I for one just want to thank him for showing up for this and want him to know WE LOVE YOU. You have given us so much happiness. THANK YOU FOR THAT.

[castorphans]

Matthew Perry looks so depressed. I just wanna hug him and thank him for all the laughter he's responsible for till this very day and say how special he is.

[aayushivora]

I don't think any of us realize how bittersweet this is going to be.

[MichaelaL]

The girls are so much like their characters... the whole what did you steal conversations, Jennifer stole clothes and completely unaware that she had a badge. Lisa thought a cookie jar clock was an actual clock and kept all her security badges and Courtney followed the rules 😅

[trickyx]

When David Schwimmer laughs he transforms back to Ross and loses like 25 years of age. It's amazing.

[themissingtoothbrush]

Mathew Perry is a hero for even showing up for the reunion, there is still hope for a good recovery. Long Live Mathew Perry

[notekaaaa]

Phoebe: "We're connected no matter what"
Rachel: "'No matter what. 'Til death do us part."
🥺❤

[zainabsheikh]

Perry looks so sad. I just can't- I hope he feels better. He made my years better. He has fixed my anxiety.

[doomfathertm]

I hope Mathew Perry knows how much we all love him

[anastasia]

I know we are all sad about Matthew but lets remember he has suffered a lot, health related issues and he has struggled with addiction. lets be all kind and polite and remember all the funny moments he gave us through his role as Chandler, thank you

[MsHbjb]

Matt LeBlanc's smile! Never changes. These actors provided us endless endless joy - laugh out loud to this day every single episode! Love they're all together again!

[arthippie]

We should all be grateful that Mathew is there alive. He has gone through so much. He is alive and not lost his life. Thats a great thing. We could see them all together. I am really grateful for it

[gabiluch]

Lisa showing up with a bag of stuff from set is such a Pheobe move

[trttrim]

FRIENDS literally made this world a whole lot better place to live in. Thanks guys.

[JonezeeTG]

The last two lines with Matthew Perry gone are indescribable.
-Till death do us part
-That’s…true.

[tanisha]

Damn ross’s facial expression while talking hasn’t changed a bit❤️

[Jiainara]

I am so glad Matthew made it to the reunion. It wouldn‘t be the same without him.💛💛

[ryansalem]

Lisa "He asked permission"
Mathew literally 2 seconds later "I stole the cookie jar"

[JJ_]

Courtney: “Oh so [Matthew] stole the cookie jar?”
Lisa: “No he asked permission.”
*Cuts to Matthew*
Matthew: “I stole the cookie jar”
😂😂😂

[ishqsufiyana]

It's pretty annoying that all the comments are about them ageing. It's been 20 YEARS! Of course they are going to age. They are celebrities, they aren't superhuman. Can't we just be excited that they're back together again?