Behind the sarcastic humor of Chandler Bing, the beloved Friends character who made us laugh for a decade, was a man struggling with demons that only a few knew about. Matthew Perry’s journey to stardom was paved with not just success but substance abuse, intense pain, and overwhelming loneliness. As the world cheered for Chandler’s hilarious one-liners, Perry was fighting an unseen war of addiction—drugs, alcohol, and the desperate fight to stay alive.
When Friends first hit screens in 1994, Matthew Perry was the standout. A talented actor, charismatic, and the perfect foil to his on-screen friends.
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