Lisa Kudrow rewatching ‘Friends’ “to remember” late co-star Matthew Perry

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Friends following the death of Matthew Perry.The actor, who played Phoebe Buffay on Friends, has previously said that she didn’t want to rewatch the beloved 1990s sitcom because she was worried she might not like her own work.But now, following the death of her co-star, who died on October 28, 2023 at the age of 54, Kudrow has explained how she has been revisiting the series.Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the release of her new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits, Kudrow said: “Honestly, I wasn’t able to watch it because it’s too embarrassing to watch yourself.

But if I make it about Matthew, then that’s OK.”She spoke about watching his character, Chandler Bing, who was known for his dry sense of humour and quick wit, which some have said mirrored Perry’s own personality: “And it’s just celebrating how hilarious he was — and that is what I want to remember [about him].”“Matthew, obviously, is just uniquely hilarious.

No one ever knew that cadence or comedic rhythm before him,” she added.Speaking about rewatching the show, she praised the work of her other co-stars, saying: “I’m laughing out loud, and everyone is hilarious.

I’m blown away by Courteney Cox. I’m blown away by Jen[nifer Aniston].”She continued: “Matt LeBlanc is hilarious. And David Schwimmer, too.