Lisa Kudrow recalls moment she discovered hidden note from Matthew Perry in sentimental ‘Friends’ gift
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lisa Kudrow has shared a deeply emotional discovery involving her late co-star Matthew Perry.
Appearing on 'The Drew Barrymore Show', Kudrow revealed she recently found a heartfelt note from Perry hidden in a prop he gifted her during the iconic 'Friends' show’s finale in 2004.
Lisa Kudrow recalls the moment she found Matthew Perry's gift for her
Recounting the day Perry gave her a gift during the show, Kudrow said, “Matthew gave me the ‘Cookie Time’ jar at the end of our last episode."
“I had recently found the note he left inside of it. I hadn’t opened or looked inside it until now. Timing is everything,” the 61-year-old actress shared.
The jar holds special significance to Kudrow as Perry had gifted it to her after jokingly noting her confusion during a scene where she mistook the jar for a working clock.
Kudrow humorously recalled asking if Perry had received permission to take the prop as the cast’s belongings were often searched for before leaving the set.
Honoring Matthew Perry’s legacy
Matthew Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54 from the acute effects of ketamine.
His death sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and his 'Friends' castmates who have since shared heartfelt tributes.
Kudrow previously posted a Polaroid of the two from the 1994 NBC Upfronts, thanking Perry for his trust, humor, and lessons in grace and love.
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The bond among the 'Friends' cast remained strong over the years although Kudrow noted they only reunited twice after the show’s end, once for a private dinner in 2014 and again for 'HBO Max’s 'Friends: The Reunion' in 2021.
Lisa Kudrow reveals her future projects
On the same show, Lisa Kudrow teased updates about the sequel to the cult classic 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.'
She confirmed that both she and her co-star Mira Sorvino have signed on to reprise their roles, with original screenwriter Robin Schiff penning the script.
“There’s a script that’s really good,” Kudrow said, adding, “We’re as close as we’ve ever been to making it happen.”
The sequel, rumored to begin filming this year, will continue the story of Romy White and Michele Weinberger, whose quirky friendship became a defining aspect of the original film.
Outside of her career, Kudrow and her husband, French advertising executive Michel Stern, are preparing to celebrate 30 years of marriage this May.
The couple shares a 26-year-old son, Julian. Reflecting on her marriage, Kudrow described their connection as the “most intimate relationship you can have.”
“By 30 years, I’m not going anywhere,” Kudrow said with a smile, according to Daily Mail.
