“Friends” star Maggie Wheeler said Matthew Perry’s memoir was “sad” and “hard” to read.
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in this book, “Friends, Lovers, and Big Awful Things” Perry revealed that He died almost several years ago At age 49 when his colon burst from excessive opioid abuse. He spent two weeks in a coma, five months in the hospital, and had to use a colostomy bag for nine months.
“The Whole Nine Yards” star, 53 We shared that sometime He’s been downing 55 pills of Vicodin and a quart of vodka just to get him through the day and is estimated to have spent about $9 million trying to stay sober.
“I think he’s done a tremendous job and he’s really survived the unthinkable,” Wheeler says. “And I’m so proud of him and I’m so happy he’s here and I think he’s so brave because he wrote a book and he talks about it out there, it really helps a lot of people.”
She stressed that despite Berry’s obvious struggles while filming Friends, as evidenced by his significant weight losses and gains, he was always a skilled professional.
The actress played Perry’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, Janice in the series.
The actress played Perry’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, Janice in the series.
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The actress played Perry’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, Janice in the series.
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“He showed up to work even when it was at his darkest, he showed up to work with all his humour, intelligence and talent. There wasn’t a single day of working with him where I felt insecure about how he was involved in the process, he was 100 percent, even when he was struggling,” Wheeler explains.
As for being such an iconic piece of pop culture history, Wheeler is thrilled.
“It’s so wonderful to be a part of something that means so much to so many people, brings joy to people and keeps them calm and happy,” she tells us.
“I hear so many stories of people watching ‘Friends’ go to sleep at night, so yeah, it’s great to be a part of something that resonates so much not just here but all over the world right now.”
The Ellen alum also recently hosted an evening special, “Friends,” in association with International Delight and Warner Bros. Discovery to celebrate the launch of “Friends” Manhattan Hazelnut Mocha Creamer.
The flavor, which also comes in a sugar-free variety—and was featured on the board at Central Perk—is only available for a limited time.