Matthew Perry Then & Now: Photos of the ‘Friends’ Star Through the Years
Matthew Perry tragically passed away at the age of 54 on October 28, 2023. He had been in the spotlight since rising to fame on ‘Friends.’
Over the years, Matthew Perry had his ups and downs and now with the release of his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, we’re getting an intimate look back at his personal life. Matthew, born August 19, 1969, began his acting career on the sitcoms Home Free, Sydney, and Boys Will Be Boys but he became a household name as Chandler Bing on Friends. The sarcastic character became a fan favorite and people loved his romance with Monica (Courteney Cox.) During and after Friends, Matthew continued to captivate audiences with a series of comedic roles in The Whole Nine Yards and the short-lived reboot of The Odd Couple with Thomas Lennon.
His struggles with substance abuse and addiction have been no secret. Matthew had been open about his recoveries, and relapses, and takes a deep look at his issues in his book. The former Friends star died on October 28, 2023, from drowning. Multiple outlets confirmed that his cause of death was from the “acute effects of ketamine.”
To see more photos of Matthew Perry throughout his career, scroll through our gallery!
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Matthew Perry at Street Hockey Jam
Matthew Perry is seen here taking part in the 1995 Street Hockey Jam, a charity match between celebrities. Friends had just become a sensation.
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Matthew Perry on Set
Matthew Perry rests between takes while filming Friends in 1995. He rocked an oversized button-down, shorts, and sneakers.
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Matthew Perry at an NBC Launch Party
Matthew Perry got dressed up in a green-grey suit for the NBC Autumn/Winter Season launch party, in 1999. Friends was in full swing!
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Matthew Perry at 2003 TV Land Awards
Matthew Perry went for a retro look while walking the red carpet at the 2003 TV Land Awards in LA. He rocked a brown-ish suit with a yellow button down and mismatched
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Matthew Perry at 2004 Fun Fearless Female of the Year Awards
Matthew Perry looks serious as he holds up an award he won at, wildly, the Cosmopolitan Magazine Fun Fearless Female of the Year awards. It was for ‘Fun Fearless Male.’
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Matthew Perry at 2004 MTV Movie Awards
Matthew Perry arrives at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards in LA with a relaxed look. The actor rocked a striped brown suit jacket over a pink button down shirt and jeans, accessorizing with a blue belt.
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Matthew Perry At the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Warner Bros. Television Party
Matthew Perry posed for a photo at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Warner Bros. Television Party in 2006, wearing a black suit with a matching tie over his white button-down shirt.
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Matthew Perry Out & About in West Hollywood
Matthew Perry hangs out and drinks a milkshake while strolling around West Hollywood in 2008. He was joined by friends during the day of downtime.
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Matthew Perry At the Project A.L.S. LA Benefit
Matthew Perry posed for a photo in a dark blazer over a black button-down shirt and jeans at the Project A.L.S. LA Benefit in 2010.
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Matthew Perry at NBCUniversal’s 2012 Summer Press Tour
Matthew Perry looks healthy and happy while attending NBCUniversal’s 2012 Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills. He dressed up in a slim, navy blue suit.
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Matthew Perry Visits Bauer Radio
Matthew Perry posed at Magic Radio in 2015, dressed in a blue-toned outfit.
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Matthew Perry At the Phoenix House 12th Annual Triumph For Teens Awards Gala
Matthew Perry spoke at the Phoenix House’s 12th Annual Triumph for Teens Awards Gala in 2015, dressed in a classy outfit.
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Matthew Perry in a 2015 Portrait
Matthew Perry poses for a portrait in promotion of his role in the sitcom The Odd Couple. The show was a remake of the classic show of the same name.
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Matthew Perry Poses For “The End Of Longing”
Matthew Perry sat and posed at a photocall for The End of Longing in 2016, dressed in a casual and laid-back look.
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Matthew Perry at the ‘The Circle’ Premiere
Laid back. Matthew Perry looked dapper in a grey suit while attending a screening of ‘The Circle’ at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Matthew Perry At the “The End Of Longing” Opening Night
Matthew Perry attended The End of Longing opening night after-party in 2017 in a casual outfit that included a black blazer.
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Matthew Perry Runs Errands
Matthew Perry looked like he was on the go while running errands around LA with a female friend on Jun. n11, 2020. He was dressed in comfy pants and a flannel shirt with a baseball cap.
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Matthew Perry Launches A Clothing Line
Who knew he was a fashionista too? Matthew Perry released a line of limited-edition clothing and accessories in May 2021. Inspired by his Friends character Chandler Bing, the range of shirts, sweatshirts, baby clothes, and pet bandanas featured the phrase “Could I be more me?” in the classic Friends font.
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Matthew Perry Visits SiriusXM
Matthew Perry visited the SiriusXM Studios in 2022, dressed in casual attire. He wore a navy blue long-sleeve top paired with black pants and matching shoes.
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Matthew Perry At the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books
Matthew Perry made an appearance at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California, where he walked on stage in business casual attire.
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Matthew Perry At The 2023 French Open
Matthew Perry attended the 2023 French Open in June, just months before his death, dressed in casual outdoor attire.
