Courteney Cox bids a touching farewell to her cherished colleague and friend, Matthew Perry, who passed away on October 29 at the age of 54.
In an Instagram post, Cox expresses her gratitude for the moments shared with Perry and acknowledges the void left by his absence. She reminisces about one of their favorite moments, paying homage to an iconic scene featuring their characters, Monica and Chandler.
Following the joint statement from the "Friends" cast, individual tributes to Matthew Perry have begun to emerge. Matt LeBlanc was the first to share emotional words on Tuesday, and now Courteney Cox takes her turn to say goodbye through a heartfelt Instagram post.
In her post, Cox expresses her deep gratitude for the time spent with Perry, fondly referring to him as "Matty" and conveying the daily void left by his absence. She shares a memorable moment, choosing to remember a pivotal scene from "Friends" that holds significant importance for the characters Monica and Chandler.
The scene in question takes place in the last episode of the fourth season, titled "The One with Ross's Wedding (Part 2)." It is the moment when Monica and Chandler are revealed to have had an affair in London, marking a turning point in their relationship. This iconic sequence, with its surprising twist, solidifies the couple's journey together until the end of the series.
Cox goes on to describe the scene where Ross enthusiastically announces his impending wedding to Chandler, creating a lighthearted atmosphere. The unexpected twist occurs when Monica emerges from under Chandler's bedcovers, prompting laughter and cheers from the live audience present during the recording.
In a poignant revelation, Cox shares a behind-the-scenes video of another take of the same scene. The clip shows Cox and Perry waiting patiently until the cheers and applause from the audience subside. In a lighthearted moment, Perry playfully threatens to get under the sheets for a different reason, eliciting laughter from the set.
Cox recalls Perry's penchant for adding humor to moments off-camera, describing him as "funny and kind." She shares a touching anecdote about Perry whispering a humorous phrase to her before filming, highlighting his playful and amiable nature. The tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and joy Perry brought to the set of "Friends" and the lasting impact of their on-screen chemistry.
