Lisa Kudrow Issues Numerous “Thank Yous” To Her Late ‘Friends’ Co-Star Matthew Perry: “Thank You For The Time I Got To Have With You, Matthew”

By Alex Vena
Published Nov. 15, 2023, 3:52 p.m. ET

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Lisa Kudrow has penned a loving tribute to her fellow Friends star Matthew Perry, filled with a list of “thank yous” expressing her gratitude for and honoring the time she spent with the late actor.

The actress posted a picture of an old photo of herself and Perry, presumably taken during their first time attending the annual NBC Upfronts, which she mentioned in her post on Wednesday afternoon, per Deadline.

Her tribute arrived on Instagram just hours following powerful posts from Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. Friends stars Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc shared emotional tributes on Tuesday (Nov. 14).

All five of Perry’s co-stars, who noted how they “were more than just cast mates” and “are a family,” came together to share how “utterly devastated” they are by Perry’s passing in a joint statement shared with People Oct. 31

“There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,” they continued. “In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

Read Kudrow’s touching tribute below.

“Shot the pilot, Friends Like Us, got picked up then immediately, we were at the NBC Upfronts. Then…
You suggested we play poker AND made it so much fun while we initially bonded. Thank you for that.
Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY.
Thank you for your open heart in a six way relationship that required compromise. And a lot of ‘talking.’
Thank you for showing up at work when you weren’t well and then, being completely brilliant.
Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you.
Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew.”