It is rare that the death of an actor causes such a stir in the entertainment world. On October 28, the News of Matthew Perry’s disappearance shocked the entire world. The unforgettable interpreter of Chandler Bing in the cult series Friendsplunged Hollywood into deep sorrow.
A few days later, on November 3, an intimate ceremony was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. All his loved ones gathered in the Hollywood Hills to pay their last respects to the 54-year-old actor. Among the guests were his friends and his former colleagues from the series Friends. However, a shadow hung over this event, that of a conflict between Meghan Markle and Jennifer Aniston.
Jennifer Aniston defends the intimacy of the ceremony
Meghan Markle, known for her role in the series Suitsalso starred in the reboot of Beverly Hills in 2008. And this, years after Matthew Perry made an appearance there. So, Meghan Markle reportedly expressed a desire to attend the actor’s funeralthinking it was “ the event where you had to be seen crying“. That angered Jennifer Aniston. She firmly insisted that her friend’s funeral should not turn into a spectacle.
For the Hollywood actress, it was unacceptable that her friend’s funeral be used as an opportunity to be seen. Following Meghan Markle’s insistence on attending the ceremony, Jennifer Aniston was forced to ” bang your fist on the table“. According to the actress’s entourage, the fact that Meghan Markle is represented by the same agency as Jennifer Aniston did not make things easier.
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Despite this hiccup, the moving tribute from Matthew Perry’s loved ones
Despite this tension, the burial of Matthew Perry took place as planned, in the presence of the actor’s close friends and family. Several personalities expressed their sadness following his disappearance. Notably Lauren Grahamknown for her role in the series Gilmore Girls. The actress said to herself: shocked » and described his disappearance as “ truly tragic loss“.
The ceremony took place in complete privacy, surrounded by the actor’s loved ones. The five iconic actors from Friends were also present. The place of burial is located in the immediate vicinity of Warner Bros and Disney studios. It is recognized as the cemetery of Hollywood celebrities. Figures such as Michael Jackson and Paul Walker are buried there, as are Elizabeth Taylor and Liberace.
The death of Matthew Perry has sparked a wave of emotions in Hollywood. The actor’s funeral was marked by a moving tribute from his loved ones. But also, unfortunately, by a tension between Meghan Markle and Jennifer Aniston.
She, a faithful friend of the actor, was able to defend the privacy of this ceremony in the face of this attempted intrusion. Once again, the actress showed commitment to his friends. But above all, his refusal to let the world of entertainment encroach on private and painful moments.