Gwyneth Paltrow recalls the romantic moment she shared with her ex-star Matthew Perry as she joined many celebrities in paying tribute to the star after his death at the age of 54.
The 51-year-old Oscar winner recalled kissing him “in a field of tall grass” during a “magical summer” they spent together, just before he found fame on “Friends.”
“I met Matthew Perry at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts in 1993,” she remembers. “We were both there most of the summer doing plays.”
The Emma star remembered him as “so funny and so sweet and so much fun to be with,” as she hinted their relationship was more than friendly.
“We went out to swim in creeks, drank beers at the local college bar and kissed in a field of tall grass,” she revealed, adding, “It was a magical summer.”
Magical summer: Gwyneth Paltrow recalled a “magical summer” she spent with Matthew Perry when they both appeared in Summer Stock in 1994, a sweet tribute to the late actor, who died on Saturday at the age of 54
Gwyneth wrote that at the time of their meeting, the actor had already filmed the pilot for Friends, but the show, which would become an international sensation, had not yet aired.
“He was nervous and hopeful that his big break was imminent. It was.’
The Shakespeare in Love star said: “We remained friends for a while until we split up, but I was always happy to see him when I did.”
“I’m super sad today, like so many of us.” I hope Matthew is finally at peace. I really do.’
Fond memories: The Oscar winner shared fond memories of her time with the Friends actor in a social media post on Sunday
Elizabeth Hurley, 58, paid her own loving tribute to her former co-star.
“Quiet, Matthew Perry. It’s so sad to hear the news of his death. “He was an incredibly talented comedian and a lovely man.”
The two starred together in the 2002 romantic comedy Serving Sara.
The film gave the actor a chance to show off his physical comedy skills as a trial attorney who tracks down Sara, only to turn the tables and serve on him.
Lovely man: Elizabeth Hurley, 58, Elizabeth Hurley, 58, paid her own loving tribute to her former co-star. “Quiet, Matthew Perry. It’s so sad to hear the news of his death. He was an incredibly talented comedian and a lovely man.
Serving Sara: The two starred in the 2002 romantic comedy Serving Sara
Sex and the City alum Kristin Davis, 58, shared a “breaking news” announcement about the actor’s death, writing, “I’m so sad as I know so many of you are too.”
“Thank you, Matthew, for all you have done for others and for giving us your gift.”
The And Just Like That star also shared a statement from the actor, who has been open about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, about wanting to be remembered.
Gift: Sex and the City alum Kristin Davis, 58, shared a “breaking news” about the actor’s death, writing, “I’m as sad as I know so many of you are too.” Thank you, Matthew, for all you have done for others and for giving us your gift.
Statement: On her Instagram Stories, Kristin shared a statement from Matthew about how he hoped to be remembered