Watching himself on the TV screen served as a sobering reminder of his downward spiral

Matthew Perry has revealed that he was moved to tears while watching a season three episode of FRIENDS because he could see how his weight was affecting his appearance. In recent years, Perry has been transparent about his battles with addiction. He also claimed that for the majority of his adult life, he struggled with prescription drugs and alcohol addiction.

Actor Matthew Perry was excellent. He enjoyed success in both film and television, but he was most recognized for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom FRIENDS. Perry was well-known for his razor-sharp sense of humor, comic timing, and knack for memorable one-liners. His acting talents were recognized by many of his peers, and he was nominated for several awards as a result.

Matthew Perry Became Sad After Watching an Episode of FRIENDS

Matthew Perry was moved to tears while watching a Season 3 episode of FRIENDS because of his weight. During an interview with ABC News via YouTube, Perry disclosed that at that time, his weight had fallen to an unhealthy level and he was at the lowest point of his prescription medicine addiction. He also claimed that seeing himself on the TV screen served as a sobering reminder of his downward spiral.

“Yeah, of course. It’s very hard to watch that because, in this weird way, I feel sorry for that guy, because that’s a guy that’s out of control. I didn’t know what was going on with me. I weighed 155 pounds on my way to 128 pounds.

I feel too sorry for that guy. He’s going through too much and it’s me, and I remember that and I didn’t understand what’s going on. But again I’m sorry and I’m so grateful to not be that anymore, but it’s hard to watch that.”

FRIENDS viewers noticed a shift in Perry’s weight decrease. In the early seasons of the show, Perry had a healthy weight, but as his addiction worsened, he started to lose weight quickly and by the time Season 3 aired, Perry was noticeably thinner. Many confronted and assured him that they were very concerned about his well-being and that they would be available to assist him if necessary.

Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing

In 2001, Perry finally entered a recovery facility and according to sources, he hasn’t touched a drink since. Matthew Perry has been candid in discussing his addiction and his recovery in recent years. Additionally, he has also become an advocate for various addiction awareness and prevention.

Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing

Perry’s story serves as a reminder that anybody, regardless of success or notoriety, can be affected by any form of addiction. It is also a reminder that there is hope for recovery for everyone out there and it is possible to overcome addiction and lead a healthy, rewarding life with support and guidance.

FRIENDS Became One of the Best TV Shows Out There

FRIENDS is one of the most popular and beloved television shows of all time. Viewers of many eras have appreciated it during its ten seasons, which ran from 1994 to 2004. FRIENDS is incredibly popular for a variety of reasons, but some of the main ones include its endearing stories, ageless humor, and sympathetic characters.
The cast of FRIENDS
The characters in FRIENDS are what really make the show special. Though they are all very different and flawed people, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe are all quite sympathetic and likable. Each character has a part of themselves that viewers can relate to, and they like following them on their life’s path.
Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and Jennifer Aniston in FRIENDS
The humor in FRIENDS is also top-notch. Clever callbacks, funny physical humor, and sharp one-liners abound in the show. The creators are experts in their field, and the result is a consistently hilarious program. The program provides viewers with important life lessons by exploring life’s ups and downs in a realistic and approachable manner.