Nearly two decades after Friends and the release of his memoir

“Chandler never changed” &#8211; &#8216;Friends&#8217; Actor Matthew Perry on How His Struggle With Addiction Changed His Most Well-Known Character

Matthew Perry may not have been all that well-known back in the day, but that
did not stop him from trying to make a name for himself. The drive even pushed
him to land his first film role in 1988 along with the star, River Phoenix,
while he was still just a high school kid. The comedian inevitably shot to fame
with his character, Chandler Bing, on the NBC show, Friends. Perry was the
perfect mix of a smart-alec and lovable, which left his fans swooning over
everything the actor did.

But as life goes, nothing is ever what it seems. Behind the facade of being the
group’s clown, Matthew Perry has been known to battle his demons in private,
until recently.


MATTHEW PERRY OPENS UP ABOUT HOW HIS ADDICTION AFFECTED HIS CHARACTER

Having always been known as outspoken, it came as no surprise to fans that The
Friends star released his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Things,
in November 2022. The memoir is a tell-all book that tells fans of the actor’s
life, including his decades-long struggle with addiction and how he came through
on the other side. In an interview on Q with Tom Power, the 54-year-old actor
mentioned that “Chandler never changed” even while the actor was fighting his
addiction to Vicodin and alcohol.



The actor says that he could stay sober while filming because of his extreme
respect and love for his other five co-stars. But even though he could still
play his character perfectly, what was changing was Matthew Perry himself. The
actor told the audience that he had worked while “extremely hungover” which
caused him to “shake.” during some scenes.

Matthew Perry definitely was struggling through the filming of the series, but
watching one of our childhood favorites finally able to overcome his addictions
and make his way to the other side has been an experience to behold. But what
does the Friends star, who has never watched the show
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-netflix-news-why-does-matthew-perry-not-watch-his-iconic-show-friends-the-actor-revealed-in-twenty-twenty-two/],
plan on doing next?

ALSO READ: The One Where Friends’ Matthew Perry Shared His First Alcohol
Experience in Q With Tom Power
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-one-where-friends-matthew-perry-shared-his-first-alcohol-experience-in-q-with-tom-power/]


MATTHEW PERRY’S BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

After receiving a ton of love from his fans all over the world, following the
release of his memoir, the actor is finally back in the public eye. Ever since
the release and promotion interview of Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible
Thing, Matthew Perry seems to be everywhere, online at least.

> So much has been written about me in the past. I thought it was time people
> heard from me. The highs were high, the lows were low. But I have lived to
> tell the tale, even though at times it looked like I wouldn’t. And it’s all in
> here. I apologize it’s not a pop up book. pic.twitter.com/q4qYd7Zp6t
> [https://t.co/q4qYd7Zp6t]
> 
> — matthew perry (@MatthewPerry) February 10, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/MatthewPerry/status/1491853492780077057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



As for what the future holds for our Mr. Bing, fans will just have to wait and
find out. After becoming a best-selling author, the actor admitted to The
Washington Post that he had already turned down a TV series that “was not good
enough.”  

ALSO READ: “Drinkers think they’re..” – When Friends’ Matthew Perry Finally
Realized the Core of His Alcoholism
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-drinkers-think-theyre-when-friends-matthew-perry-finally-realized-the-core-of-his-alcoholism/]

It looks like the actor has kept the comedian in him alive throughout the ordeal
that he went through. Say what you will about Matthew Perry, but he has outdone
himself again. Close to a decade later, the man is finally back on the map.

Are you excited to see what Matthew Perry will do to stun his fan next? Let us
know what you think in the comments.

Prathika Prashant

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Matthew Perry may not have been all that well-known back in the day, but that did not stop him from trying to make a name for himself. The drive even pushed him to land his first film role in 1988 along with the star, River Phoenix, while he was still just a high school kid. The comedian inevitably shot to fame with his character, Chandler Bing, on the NBC show, Friends. Perry was the perfect mix of a smart-alec and lovable, which left his fans swooning over everything the actor did.
But as life goes, nothing is ever what it seems. Behind the facade of being the group&#8217;s clown, Matthew Perry has been known to battle his demons in private, until recently.
<h2>Matthew Perry opens up about how his addiction affected his character</h2>
Having always been known as outspoken, it came as no surprise to fans that The Friends star released his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Things, in November 2022. The memoir is a tell-all book that tells fans of the actor&#8217;s life, including his decades-long struggle with addiction and how he came through on the other side. In an interview on Q with Tom Power, the 54-year-old actor mentioned that &#8220;Chandler never changed&#8221; even while the actor was fighting his addiction to Vicodin and alcohol.
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The actor says that he could stay sober while filming because of his extreme respect and love for his other five co-stars. But even though he could still play his character perfectly, what was changing was Matthew Perry himself. The actor told the audience that he had worked while &#8220;extremely hungover&#8221; which caused him to &#8220;shake.&#8221; during some scenes.
Matthew Perry definitely was struggling through the filming of the series, but watching one of our childhood favorites finally able to overcome his addictions and make his way to the other side has been an experience to behold. But what does the Friends star, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-netflix-news-why-does-matthew-perry-not-watch-his-iconic-show-friends-the-actor-revealed-in-twenty-twenty-two/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">who has never watched the show</a>, plan on doing next?
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-one-where-friends-matthew-perry-shared-his-first-alcohol-experience-in-q-with-tom-power/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The One Where Friends’ Matthew Perry Shared His First Alcohol Experience in Q With Tom Power</a>
<h2>Matthew Perry&#8217;s big plans for the future</h2>
After receiving a ton of love from his fans all over the world, following the release of his memoir, the actor is finally back in the public eye. Ever since the release and promotion interview of Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry seems to be everywhere, online at least.
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So much has been written about me in the past. I thought it was time people heard from me. The highs were high, the lows were low. But I have lived to tell the tale, even though at times it looked like I wouldn’t. And it’s all in here. I apologize it’s not a pop up book. <a href="https://t.co/q4qYd7Zp6t">pic.twitter.com/q4qYd7Zp6t</a>
&mdash; matthew perry (@MatthewPerry) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewPerry/status/1491853492780077057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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As for what the future holds for our Mr. Bing, fans will just have to wait and find out. After becoming a best-selling author, the actor admitted to The Washington Post that he had already turned down a TV series that &#8220;was not good enough.&#8221;  
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-drinkers-think-theyre-when-friends-matthew-perry-finally-realized-the-core-of-his-alcoholism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;Drinkers think they&#8217;re..&#8221; &#8211; When Friends’ Matthew Perry Finally Realized the Core of His Alcoholism</a>
It looks like the actor has kept the comedian in him alive throughout the ordeal that he went through. Say what you will about Matthew Perry, but he has outdone himself again. Close to a decade later, the man is finally back on the map.
Are you excited to see what Matthew Perry will do to stun his fan next? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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