The Friends cast is gearing up for several exciting milestones, but it’s going to be a “bittersweet” moment for former co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc. The beloved ’90s sitcom will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in September, in addition to the 20th of the series finale in May; however, the cast will be missing one crucial member: Matthew Perry, who died last October.
A source told Us Weekly that the longtime pals have grown even closer since Perry’s death and are planning something special for the upcoming dates. “They were the rare cast from a smash hit sitcom who meant it when they said they were just as close off-screen as they were on,” the insider said. “The prospect of having a reunion or a formal get-together without Matthew is bittersweet.”
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“There will be a huge void,” the source added, referring to Perry’s absence. “[But] they know Matthew would’ve wanted them to carry on and celebrate the show. So that’s very much on their minds as they move forward.”
David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, and Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani Walking in Street