Trigger warning: This article contains references to drugs and substance use.
Aisha Tyler recently spoke about her experience auditioning for Friends in 2003 on iHeartRadio’s ‘And That’s What You Really Missed’ podcast.
Tyler revealed that he had watched every episode of Friends by the time he auditioned, which didn’t make him feel overly confident. Read on to find out what Tyler said.
Aisha Tyler recalls her time with Matthew Perry
“When I auditioned for Friends, I had watched every episode of Friends — like every single episode, which didn’t make me feel confident. It just made me feel like, I know how to tell a Friends joke. But, am I going to be able to tell it well?” Aisha Tyler revealed during the podcast.
Auditioning with David Schwimmer for the role of Ross’ girlfriend Charlie Wheeler was intimidating, although Schwimmer was great. When Tyler got the role, she was initially set to appear in four episodes, but ended up appearing in nine.
He described the experience as being like theater. Tyler explained. “At the end, it’s just like theater, you do a curtain call, then everybody bows, you’re waiting in the wings, and they introduce the guest stars, and then they introduce the main cast. So, I would be one of the last people to walk out before the main cast.”
He also shared a memorable moment with Matthew Perry from his first episode. Right before he headed out for his first taping, Perry told him, “Get ready for a change in your life.” Tyler found his words very kind and encouraging.
“It was such a lovely and generous thing to say, it wasn’t like, ‘Uh-oh.’ He was like, ‘This is exciting. This is going to be exciting for you.’ And I’ve never forgotten that moment because it really changed my life,” she said.
Matthew Perry’s death sparks investigation into drug suspects
Matthew Perry’s death has shocked the world, with authorities now investigating who provided him with substances such as ketamine. Perry, best known for his role in Friends, was found dead at the age of 54 in a California hot tub shortly after playing pickleball. The Los Angeles County Coroner said ketamine, which was not part of medical procedures, caused his death.
Perry, who struggled with addiction and tried to help others, relapsed, which led the LAPD to launch an investigation. According to In Touch, the LAPD has a list of suspects connected to the drug supply in conjunction with the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Inspection Service. They are expected to announce charges soon.
A source told In Touch that they have a list of suspects, which has many in Hollywood terrified. Perry knew who to call for drugs, and according to Marca, they may find even more connections by tracking phones, messages, emails, and locations. The investigation may also involve medical professionals who issued false prescriptions.
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