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Known for starring in one of the most loved sitcoms across the world,FRIENDS, Matthew Perry had a long career in Hollywood, throughout which he has starred alongside several actors. And he has shared his genuine admiration for one of his co-stars, Bruce Willis, who also made a guest appearance on his hit sitcom. Talking about him in his memoir,Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, the late actor reflected on partying with Willis, as he revealed a“big difference”between him and the action star.
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Matthew Perry Used to Party With Action Star Bruce Willis
Matthew Perryopened up about his relationship with the action starBruce Willisin his memoirFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Perry shared that they often spent time partying together while filming the 2000 crime comedyThe Whole Nine Yards.
During the same time, he was able to notice a“big difference”between him and theDie Hardstar.“But there was a big difference between Bruce and me,”he said, as perEntertainment Weekly,before adding,“Bruce was a partier; I was an addict.”
He shared that while he struggled with addiction, his co-star knew when to stop. Perry mentioned that Willis would enjoy himself while partying and would go on to give compelling performances in movies likeThe Sixth Sensewhile remaining sober.
“Bruce has an on-off button,”he said, noting that he himself“doesn’t have the gene.”TheFRIENDSstar has been quite open about his struggles with substance abuse. He has shared that he did not “remember three years”of filming the hit sitcom.
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Matthew Perry Shared Endearing Moments With Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry spent plenty of time together while working on the 2000 film. And it allowed Perry to get a glimpse at the caring side of theUnbreakablestar. TheFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thingauthor shared in his book that they would just sit and talk after everything was wrapped and the party was over.
“That’s when I saw the real Bruce Willis—a good-hearted man, a caring man, selfless. A wonderful parent. And a wonderful actor. And most important, a good guy.”
However, the two lost touch over the years.“And if he wanted me to be, I would be his friend for life. But as is the way with so many of these things, our paths rarely crossed after that,”Perry stated in his memoir.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
