Overview

• On Aug. 19, Hayek shared a photo and a scene from Fools Rush In with the caption, “Thinking of you today, Matthew,” also written in Spanish.
• The pair co-starred in the 1997 romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant and maintained a warm connection over the years.
• Hayek had posted a longer message shortly after Perry’s death in 2023, saying it took days to process her “profound sadness.”
• Perry died at 54 in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2023, and authorities later determined the cause was the acute effects of ketamine.
• Entertainment outlets including Deadline and Entertainment Weekly highlighted Hayek’s remembrance as part of ongoing tributes to the late actor.