It has been one year since the world lost Matthew Perry, and his “chosen family” is making sure his light never fades.
On Monday, Oct. , Jennifer Aniston took to Instagram to lead the tributes on the poignant first anniversary of her Friends co-star’s death. Perry was found dead at age in his Los Angeles home last year, a loss that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left fans of the iconic sitcom mourning a piece of their childhood.
Aniston, who spent a decade working alongside Perry and remained one of his closest confidants, shared a series of emotional photos that quickly went viral as fans rallied around the actress in support.
The first slide in the carousel is a grainy, black-and-white throwback that captures a quiet moment of friendship, with Perry resting his arm affectionately on Aniston’s shoulder.
She also included a nostalgic snap from their days on the Friends set, showing Perry planting a tender kiss on her forehead—a moment that perfectly encapsulates the “big brother” energy he often brought to the group.
Perhaps the most emotional image shared was a group shot of the full “Core Six”—Aniston, Perry, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer—locked in a massive group hug.
The tribute concluded with a solo photo of a beaming Perry, looking happy and at peace. Aniston’s caption was simple yet devastating: ” year,” she wrote, accompanied by a red heart and a white dove emoji.
The Morning Show star also used the moment to support a cause close to Perry’s heart, tagging The Matthew Perry Foundation. The organization was established following his death to continue his lifelong mission of helping those struggling with addiction.
The comments section immediately became a place of shared grief and celebration for the actor. “He is so deeply missed. Forever with us. Sending love,” wrote one fan. Another added, “Your friendship will be eternal. This post is emotional… we know how much you loved each other.”
Of course, some fans couldn’t help but reference his legendary character, commenting, “We miss you, Chandler Bing.”
This isn’t the first time Aniston has opened up about the profound impact Perry had on her life. Shortly after his passing in , she shared an Instagram post reflecting on the “insane wave of emotions” she was experiencing.
“Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before,” she wrote at the time. “We were always the of us. This was a chosen family that forever changed the course of who we were.”
Aniston also recalled Perry’s desperate need to bring joy to others, noting that “his life literally depended” on hearing the audience laugh.
“Matty, I love you so much and I know you are now completely at peace and out of any pain,” she wrote in her initial tribute. “I talk to you every day… sometimes I can almost hear you saying ‘could you BE any crazier?’”
As the world marks days without the man who taught us how to laugh through the sarcasm, Aniston’s tribute serves as a beautiful reminder that while he may be gone, the love among the Friends cast remains “eternal.”
