Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, openly battled addiction and other health issues during the show's run. His co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer supported him every step of the way, both publicly and privately.

Perry entered rehab twice while starring on Friends. In 1997, he sought treatment for an addiction to Vicodin after a jet ski accident.

He also struggled with alcohol abuse and was hospitalized in 2000 for pancreatitis. Perry completed another stint in rehab in 2001.

After getting clean, Perry made it a point to share his story. He revealed that he didn't get sober because he wanted to, but because he was afraid he might die. His friends and co-stars were there for him throughout his journey.

In 2021, Perry reunited with the cast for a Friends reunion special. He revealed in an interview that he had been in recovery for about 18 months at the time, meaning he was newly sober during the filming.

Over the years, the Friends cast members have spoken out about Perry's struggles. Lisa Kudrow described how difficult it was for them to see him battle addiction and related health problems. Matt LeBlanc shared that he tried to help but couldn't reach him.

Courteney Cox admired Perry for using his personal struggles to inspire his performances. David Schwimmer acknowledged that it was hard to see a friend in trouble. Jennifer Aniston described Perry as a sensitive person who cared about what others thought.

Despite the challenges Perry faced, his Friends co-stars have always been there for him and continue to support him.