Matthew Perry was not just an actor but also a friend to all. Known for portraying Chandler Bing on the famous show Friends, Perry became well-known across homes.
Although he filled the world with laughter through his witty remarks, the star concealed a tough, painful side. As we grieve for his unfortunate passing, we remember the ups and downs of the memorable star’s journey to stardom.
A Star is Born
Matthew Langford Perry was born on August 19th, 1969, in Massachusetts. He was the only child born to star-studded parents, Suzanne Marie Morrison and John Bennett Perry. His parents had their fair share of the spotlight—his mother started out as a beauty queen and soon became the press secretary for Pierre Trudeau, while his father was an actor and model.
Though their careers promised Perry an exciting life of fame and fortune, the two separated when he was just one year old. Perry ended up living primarily with his mother and her new husband. Little did anyone know that this was the start of his difficult childhood.
Time Alone
Perry’s mom had a tough job that required many hours. Perry, an only child, often stayed alone. His earliest memory? A solo flight from his mom’s home in Ottawa, Canada, to his dad’s place in Los Angeles, California, when he was only five! Loneliness sparked feelings of insecurity and fear.
Perry found humor to be a useful tool to handle his emotions. He found that cracking a joke helped lighten his mom’s mood after a hard day at work. But soon, Perry’s family life was about to take a sharp turn.
