Viewers were confused about why Matthew Perry, who passed away in October 2023, wasn't included in the Emmys' In Memoriam segment. However, he was already honored during the January ceremony where his 'Friends' theme song played and a picture of him was shown. Executive producer Jesse Collins explained that the team considered bringing the cast together but ultimately respected their need to grieve privately as they were still close.
Emmys viewers wondered why Matthew Perry — who died in October 2023 — wasn't included in the In Memoriam segment. However, he was already included during the 2023 Emmys ceremony in January.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia's News Headlines newsletter.
During that show, the Emmys paid tribute to Perry in a touching way, playing"Friends'" iconic theme song"I'll Be There For You" during the In Memoriam segment, which concluded with an image of Perry.Fellow executive producer Jesse Collins also noted that the team had discussed bringing the cast together"early on" in the planning process, but that looking at it from their perspective,"they're mourning someone who was still very close to them.
"I can't speak for them," Collins added,"but we all have to respect that they were their own family. It was probably just a little too soon." Following Perry's death, his costars have been candid about how much they miss the Emmy nominee, with Cox recently sharing that she still feels his presence in her life.."I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew. I feel like there are a lot of people that guide us. I sense Matthew's around for sure.""I'm grateful that I had that opportunity to work with such wonderful people and to live the life that I have now," she added."That was my family.
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