Gwyneth Paltrow recalls kissing late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in long grass field as they spent 1993's 'magical' Summer together
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram to recall her brief romance with Matthew Perry as she paid tribute to the 'Friends' star after his death on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 54.
Sharing the photo of young Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the show, Paltrow wrote, "I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts."
The 51-year-old reflected on the time spent with her former friend and co-star. Paltrow went on to describe their short yet steamy romance.
The actress wrote, "We were both there for most of the summer doing plays. He was so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with."
She recalled swimming together with Perry as they had beers in college. "We drove out to swim in creeks, had beers in the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass. It was a magical summer," said Paltrow.
At the time, Perry had not become famous as 'Friends' had not released yet. Paltrow remembered, "He had shot the pilot of Friends but it had not aired yet. He was nervous, hoping his big break was just around the corner. It was."
She remembered, "We stayed friends for a while until we drifted apart, but I was always happy to see him when I did."
The actress paid tribute to late actor by saying, "I am super sad today, as so many of us are. I hope Matthew is at peace at long last. I really do."
How did Matthew Perry die?
Matthew Perry died by apparent drowning. He was found found unresponsive by his assistant at his Pacific Palisades home.
Just a few hours ahead of the death, TMZ reported about Perry going to play Pickleball. After coming back home, he sent his assistant to run some errands.
When the assistant returned, Perry unresponsive was in the jacuzzi. 911 was immediately called and first responders treated it as a water rescue.
Matthew Perry's family left 'heartbroken' after 'Friends' star's death
After being declared dead on Saturday by apparent drowning, Perry's family was left "heartbroken" with their "tragic" loss.
They told People, "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend."
They added, "You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."
Perry's father is John Bennett Perry and his stepmom is Debbie Perry. He even had a sister named Maria.
