Jennifer Aniston Tears Up Over FRIENDS Milestone After Matthew Perry's Death

Jennifer Aniston tears up as she reflects on 'Friends' turning 30, seven months after co-star Matthew Perry's death. In a conversation with 'Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson for 'Variety's Actors on Actors,' the actress recalls a sweet memory with her late co-star the day the series premiered. This comes weeks after Courteney Cox opened up to 'CBS Sunday Morning' about the special connection she believes she still shares with Matthew.

[Bert-lwot]

David Schwimmer is a HUGE reason why they’re so close. From day 1 he insisted they all stuck together and negotiated their contract as a group, meaning they all got paid the same!

[kassee]

I have watched the entire series at least 20 times...maybe more. It has gotten me thru some of the hardest things I've faced in life because it makes me laugh so much. Matthew Perry is so dearly missed.

[mahiyatkabir]

No wonder he loved her so much! We all miss our Chan Chan man 🥺

[CelebrityGamerTV]

I admire Quinta being considerate insisting not to continue with the interview.

[bravesoul]

Grief will always be unexpected in sitiations. I am glad to see Jennifer is being authentic.

[intodaysepisode...]

They were really FAMILY! Side note: I just LOVE Quinta and her compassion!

[rahelehahmadi]

I'm happy they meet each other in the show before he died.

[Wiseguy]

The absolute most perfect show to ever have existed. It just worked and it comes down to the bond that actors had. They were more than cast-mates, they were family.

[michellewasthere]

Still so hard to believe. I was driving around Chicago doing errands when I read a headline on phone and heard it on the radio news. It had been a rough couple days, I pulled the car over and cried. 😢

[brynnharris-hamm]

I started to watch the Friends Reunion and Matthew looking so unwell brought me to tears and I couple finished watching. I loved him.. despite never meeting him.. and I’m so thankful for the joy he brought to my life during my darkest moments. He was truly a light in the darkness for so many of us.

[jaylene.turner]

R.I.P. Matthew Perry.
(1969-2023)

Friends forever.
👱🏻‍♂️👱🏻‍♂️👱🏻‍♂️👩🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦰👩🏻‍🦰

[nicolemiller]

What a terrible question to ask. Jennifer Anniston handled it with grace, and good on Quinta for being humane and compassionate. Variety should be ashamed.

[andredmtr]

Here I am, almost a year later, crying over a Friend I never met. RIP Matso 🖤

[Kyleprice-ityn]

I never got upset over a celebrity death before but Mathew Perry hit hard. Friends was a huge part of my teens.

[ArmyofLove]

I would hope Jennifer would know how many people Matthews story helped.
I was one of many who read Matthew Perry's book and reached out for help with inner struggles, some being long term.
When Matthew passed, I believe it was time and i was grateful to him.
I couldn't cope nearly 2 years ago mentally and had begun getting help feeling a total mess inside.
He has written parts in his book that helped at least one.
Jennifer, do all you can please Jennifer to encourage people to read his book.

[kylaskretting]

I remember when the show premiered it was a great show and it still is each generation watches it

[steevenhyde]

Quinta was being so kind and supportive to Jen.

[debbiearrow]

They've really not only friends, they were our friends too...Will always be one of my fav shows as I was born in 91, it was part of my childhood...RIP Matthew Perry

[dangxdc]

Matthew Perry is NOW a guardian angel from sarcasm beyond

[nathaliedufour]

The top. Simply the best. The stars were aligned..