Jennifer Aniston is still grieving the loss of her longtime pal and former Friends co-star, Matthew Perry. The actor tragically died in October 2023 when he was found dead at his Los Angeles home. In the days after Perry’s passing, Aniston shared a heartbreaking tribute to her castmate. Now that she’s walking the red carpet for award season, she’s being asked about his death. This week, she shared an important message despite all of the drama.
During an appearance at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, Aniston was asked how people should best remember Perry following his death. “Celebrate him,” she said matter-of-factly, per Entertainment Tonight. The Morning Show star has been open about her feelings amid the actor’s passing. There’s even speculation that she and the rest of the Friends cast may be planning a special televised tribute to Perry. Rumors of a reunion at the Emmy Awards have been swirling.
Jennifer Aniston Wants Fans To Celebrate Matthew Perry
“Jen, Lisa, and the rest of the cast want to honor him publicly at some point and give him the tribute he so rightfully deserves – and there have been rumblings to do it at next year’s Emmys,” a source previously told The Daily Mail.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston has reportedly been focused on keeping a positive outlook on Matthew Perry’s legacy following his death. An insider tells Radar Online that she wants to preserve the actor’s image despite all of the allegations and rumors surrounding his life and addiction issues. However, Aniston is allegedly clashing with her longtime friend, George Clooney, when it comes to remembering Perry’s legacy. Clooney allegedly wants to be brutally honest about Perry’s issues. He hopes that by doing so, he’ll help others who may be dealing with similar situations.
Despite all of the drama surrounding Perry’s death, Aniston appears dedicated to helping his memory live on. As a longtime friend of the actor and a member of the Friends cast, the duo will always be linked together in pop culture history.