'Friends' Cast Absent from Emmys During Matthew Perry Tribute
Emmy producers explain the decision not to invite the cast, citing the freshness of their co-star's loss.
- Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on 'Friends', was honored at the 75th Annual Emmy Awards during the In Memoriam segment, following his death in October 2023.
- The 'Friends' cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, were noticeably absent from the ceremony.
- Emmy producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins revealed that the 'Friends' cast was not invited to the ceremony, stating that the loss of Perry was still very fresh for them.
- During the In Memoriam segment, musician Charlie Puth performed a somber version of the 'Friends' theme song, 'I'll Be There For You'.
- Despite their absence at the Emmys, the 'Friends' cast had previously shared personal tributes to Perry, expressing their devastation and mourning his loss.