The Rollercoaster Life of Matthew Perry: Fame, Struggle, and Resilience

Troubled Times on “Friends”

Matthew’s struggles were evident on the “Friends” set. Once the heart of the party, he became a source of worry and sadness. Producer Marta Kauffman and his co-stars wanted to help him regain his old self and overcome his harmful habits. But Matthew wasn’t receptive.

Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, tried to reach out to him. He soon realized that Matthew’s battle was deeply personal, one he had to confront himself for things to improve truly. The cast of “Friends” felt pain watching their dear co-star and friend suffer through a dark and dangerous period, hoping for a turnaround in his life.

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