One of the most famous television comedies, “Friends”, focuses on the romantic relationships and romances between the characters and has always been a topic of interest for fans.
Across ten seasons, the series provided memorable moments and endearing relationships, but one of the topics fans debated the most was whether Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow) They had a secret romance during the series.
(Also read: Mathew Perry’s life before “Friends”: This is how the actor started his career).
“Friends,” which originally aired between 1994 and 2004remains one of the most popular comedies in television history.
The series featured six friends: Monica, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe, as they navigated the ups and downs of life in New York. Romantic relationships were a key element of the narrative, and iconic couples like Ross and Rachel or Monica and Chandler gained a special place in fans’ hearts.
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A possible special bond between two “Friends” stars
The unforgettable television series “Friends” has left an indelible mark on popular culture The connections between its protagonists continue to be a subject of interest and speculation even years after the last episode aired.
Looking back on the series, it was revealed that Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing, and Lisa Kudrow, the one and only Phoebe Buffay, They shared a special connection that shaped their time on set and off.
The untimely death of Matthew Perry has shed new light on the relationship between the show’s cast.
In previous interviews, Matthew admitted that he had special feelings for some of his co-stars, but his affection for Lisa Kudrow was particularly strong. In a conversation with Diane Sawyer, Matthew revealed: “It was a little difficult for me to go to work because I had to pretend I wasn’t in love.”.
Despite Matthew’s deep feelings for Lisa and other cast members, the actor respected one unwritten rule on the set of “Friends”: lBan on romantic relationships between actors. This means that despite the spark he felt, Matthew never considered a romantic relationship with Lisa Kudrow or other co-stars.
(Of interest: Matthew Perry: Chandler Bing’s 10 Most Unforgettable Moments on Friends).
The show’s co-creator admitted he felt “embarrassed” about it.
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A true friendship
Although the restriction imposed by the rule existed, Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry had a special platonic relationship.
When Matthew personally struggled with addiction, Lisa and the rest of the show’s cast stood by him unconditionally. In the years before his death, Matthew spoke openly about his health struggles, including a near-death experience.
When Matthew Perry’s colon ruptured, he fell into a coma and doctors gave him only a 2% chance of survival. However, against all odds, the actor awoke from the coma and began a long and difficult recovery process, which included several stays in rehabilitation.
This chapter of his life was covered in his memoirs, in which Lisa Kudrow has written an emotional forewordwhich shows the deep bond they have shared over the years.
The relationship between Matthew Perry and Lisa Kudrow not only adds new nuance to the story of “Friends,” but also underscores it Importance of friendship and support in difficult times, both off screen and on screen.
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