Gwyneth Paltrow pays touching tribute to her ex Matthew Perry as she reminisces about how they ‘kissed in a field of long grass’ during ‘magical summer’ before Friends aired
Gwyneth Paltrow recalls the romantic moment she shared with ex Matthew Perry as she joined a host of celebrities to pay tribute to the star following his death at the age of 54.
The Oscar winner, 51, remembers kissing him “in a field of long grass” during a “magical summer” they shared shortly before he shot to fame on Friends.
“I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts,” she recalls. “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 that their relationship was more than friendly.
“We drove out to swim in creeks, drank beers at the local college bar, kissed in a field of long grass,” she revealed, adding, “It was a magical summer.”
Magical summer: Gwyneth Paltrow recalled a ‘magical summer’ she shared with Matthew Perry while they were both performing in Summer Stock in 1994, in 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 shot the pilot for Friends, but the show that would become an international sensation had not yet aired.
‘He was nervous and hoped his big break was around the corner. It was.’
The Shakespeare in Love star said: ‘We remained friends for a while until we broke 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. Really and truly.’
Loving memories: The Oscar winner shared loving 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.
‘RIP Matthew Perry. So sad to hear the news of his passing. He was an incredibly talented comedian and a lovely man x.”
Beautiful Man: Elizabeth Hurley, 58 Elizabeth Hurley, 58, paid her own loving tribute to her former co-star. ‘RIP Matthew Perry. So sad to hear the news of his passing. He was an incredibly talented comedian and a lovely man x’
Serving Sara: The two starred in the 2002 romantic comedy Serving Sara
The two starred together in the 2002 romantic comedy Serving Sara.
The film gave the actor a chance to showcase his physical comedy skills as a process server who tracks down Sara, only to turn the tables on her former business partner and serve him.
Gift: Sex and the City alum Kristin Davis, 58, shared a breaking news announcement about the actor’s passing: “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 your gift to us’
Statement: On her Instagram Stories, Kristin shared a statement from Matthew about how he hoped to be remembered
Simple memorial: Sharon Stone shared a simple memorial for the actor, writing “Rest in Peace” above his photo in her Instagram Stories
Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis, 58, shared a breaking news announcement about the actor’s passing: “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, who denied rumors she was dating the actor in 2006, also shared a statement from Matthew, who has been open about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, on how he would like to be remembered .
Sharon Stone shared a simple memorial to her Instagram Stories, writing “Rest in Peace” above his photo.