Matthew Perry’s shocking death hit his loved ones hard, including his longtime celebrity pals. His Friends co-stars such as Jennifer Aniston and A-list buddy George Clooney were among those rocked by the news. In the months since the actor’s unexpected and tragic death, his friends have reportedly been looking for the right way to honor his legacy. However, Aniston and Clooney are allegedly clashing when it comes to their plans.
Radar Online reports that Aniston and Clooney have very different opinions about how to celebrate Perry following his passing. The Murder Mystery actress reportedly wants to maintain the most positive image of her late co-star as possible. Although Perry had a long history of drug and alcohol addiction, she believes it’s important to keep his image favorable.
Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney at Odds Over Matthew Perry’s Legacy
“It’s a dramatic clash of perspectives as Jennifer remains staunch in her determination to preserve a positive image of Perry. She wants to emphasize the joy he brought into the world, particularly highlighting that he seemed happy on the day he passed away,” an insider said of Aniston’s perspective.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston’s positive plans for Matthew Perry‘s legacy aren’t what George Clooney had in mind. Insiders say that the Ocean’s Eleven star wants to portray an honest look at his friend’s life and addiction issues. By doing this, he hopes to help others in similar situations.
“Clooney, known for his candid honesty, believes being truthful about Matthew’s challenges — particularly with addiction — could serve as a valuable lesson and help others facing similar battles,” the source added.
Matthew Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. The cause of death was a mixture of drowning, coronary artery disease, buprenorphine, and ketamine. While Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney may be at odds about how to best publicly remember their pal, they both have a lot of love for their late friend. Perhaps they can figure out a way to memorialize Perry that works for both of them.