Miriam Margolyes shares hilarious video with Matthew Perry on 'most uncomfortable moment of his life'

Seated between the late Matthew Perry and actress Gemma Arterton, Miriam Margolyes shared a risque tale from her youth on the 'Graham Norton Show'
PUBLISHED OCT 30, 2023
Miriam Margolyes' tribute to the late Matthew Perry was highly appreciated by fans who called it a 'great moment in TV history' (@MMargolyes/X)
Miriam Margolyes' tribute to the late Matthew Perry was highly appreciated by fans who called it a 'great moment in TV history' (@MMargolyes/X)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Harry Potter' star Miriam Margolyes recently shared a touching and humorous anecdote from an episode of the 'Graham Norton Show' where she appeared alongside the late Matthew Perry, reminiscing about what he described as the "most uncomfortable moment of his life."

Margolyes took to X to post a clip from the BBC chat show, paying her respects to the 'Friends' star, evoking both tears and joy among netizens. Tragically, Matthew died on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, after drowning in his hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home.

(Matthew Perry/Facebook)
Matthew Perry was discovered unresponsive in his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023 (Matthew Perry/Facebook)

Miriam Margolyes's racy rendition of Laurence Olivier encounter

In the video clip, Margolyes recounted an unforgettable encounter with the legendary actor and director Laurence Olivier. Seated between Matthew and actress Gemma Arterton, Margolyes shared a hilarious and risque tale from her youth.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07:  Actress 
Miriam Margolyes attends the World Premiere of Harry Potter and
Actress Miriam Margolyes (Getty Images)

She revealed, "I used to collect autographs at the stage door, and he came out, and I remember so distinctly that I started to cream in my knickers. I could feel..."

The audience erupted into laughter as Margolyes turned to Gemma, seeking validation for her feelings, to which she humorously replied, "I know exactly what you mean."



 

Matthew Perry's uncomfortable response shines light on his charismatic persona

However, the true punchline came from Matthew, who seemed utterly taken aback, saying, "I honestly don't think I've ever been more uncomfortable in my life."

This light-hearted and amusing moment not only highlights the beloved actor's charismatic personality but also reminds us of the joy he brought to millions of fans through his work in iconic TV shows like 'Friends'.

Matthew's life was marked by personal struggles and triumphs, including his well-documented battle with addiction. However, it's important to note that police sources have indicated that no drugs were found at the scene of his tragic death, and there is no indication of foul play, as per TMZ.

A flood of heartfelt tributes pour in for Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry's legacy continues to shine through moments like these, with an outpouring of love and tributes from his admirers. A user tweeted, "Absolutely loved this and maybe one of the best moments on Graham's show, RIP Matthew."

"I have watched this clip 10 times today. It’s wonderful. RIP Mathew," seconded a user.



 



 

"Watching the two of you and how he offered to show you Friends episodes in a hotel is one of the best Graham Norton moments for me! You were both so funny bouncing off one another," another added.



 

A fourth claimed, "Indeed, Ms. M. A great man, who did so much for so many. More than make us laugh, he was there for people who were crying, dying inside too. All the work he did, with & for addicts, is his true legacy. May he rest easy. RIP @MatthewPerry."



 

"Aww, love this...a great moment in TV history," read a tweet. "What a fitting tribute to Matthew, Miriam. Such a uniquely Miriam/Matthew experience," a user asserted. 



 



 

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