Jennifer Aniston recently shared her feelings about the 30 years of the TV show “Friends.” During a discussion with Quinta Brunson on Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Aniston became emotional when asked about her thoughts on watching the popular NBC sitcom today. Aniston, who is 55 years old, fought back tears as she reminisced about the show. Brunson, who is 34 years old, tried to comfort Aniston by offering her a moment to compose herself and even suggested they change the topic.
“Sorry, I just got a bit emotional… but I’m okay, these are tears of joy,” Aniston said as she reached for a tissue from a producer. Feeling stressed? Take a break and unwind with the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The actress reflected on the legacy of “Friends” as it nears its 30th anniversary, remembering the excitement of the show’s premiere on NBC like it was just yesterday. “The fact that it still resonates with people after all these years is truly amazing. The bond we shared as a cast was something we could never have anticipated,” Aniston shared.
The cast of “Friends” continues to honor and remember their late co-star in heartfelt ways. In a recent Instagram post, the actress who played Rachel Green alongside Perry’s Chandler Bing, shared a nostalgic photo of them together, along with a clip from the show and a screenshot of a text exchange between them. She expressed her deep sadness over Perry’s passing, describing it as a unique and overwhelming blend of emotions she had never felt before. Reflecting on the inevitability of loss in life, she emphasized the importance of allowing oneself to fully experience grief in order to appreciate the love and memories shared with those we have lost. During a December interview with her “The Morning Show” co-star, Reese Witherspoon, Aniston shared that Perry was in a good place in his personal life before his passing, highlighting the tragic nature of his sudden death.
Matthew Perry’s death is currently being investigated by various agencies in relation to the effects of ketamine. According to Jennifer Aniston, Perry seemed happy and healthy before his passing. She mentioned that he had quit smoking, was working on getting in shape, and was in good spirits. Aniston revealed that she had been texting with Perry on the morning of his death and described him as his usual funny self, not in any pain or distress. The autopsy report from December indicated that Perry had died from the immediate impact of ketamine. He was discovered unresponsive in the “heated end” of his pool on October 28. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that firefighters were called to Perry’s home in Pacific Palisades and found him unconscious in a standalone jacuzzi. It is a tragic loss, and the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death are still under investigation by multiple authorities.
Reports from NBC News and ABC News indicate that the Los Angeles Police Department, along with other American agencies, are currently looking into the origin of the ketamine that was linked to his passing.
