Matthew Perry's Touching Gift to Lisa Kudrow: "Timing is Everything" Note Found in Cookie Jar.
In an emotional revelation on The Drew Barrymore Show, Lisa Kudrow, 61, shared a touching story about the late Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler Bing on Friends. The story centers around a gift Perry gave Kudrow after they filmed the series finale in January 2004, which has now gained even more sentimental value in the wake of his passing in October 2023.
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Lisa Kudrow recently shared an emotional story about a gift from the late Matthew Perry, revealing a hidden note he had left inside a Friends cookie jar. The note, which reads "Timing is everything," has taken on new significance following Perry's passing in 2023. Kudrow's heartfelt revelation, shared on The Drew Barrymore Show, highlights the enduring bond between the two stars and the deep meaning behind the gift.
Kudrow explained that Perry had gifted her a cookie jar from the Friends set, which was a meaningful token to commemorate their time together on the show. The most striking part of the story came when Kudrow revealed she had recently discovered a note that Perry had tucked inside the jar. Although she chose not to disclose the contents of the note, Kudrow shared that Perry's message read: "Timing is everything."
This poignant note serves as a powerful reminder of their bond and the wisdom Perry imparted, even after his passing. The note had remained hidden for years, and Kudrow admitted she had forgotten about it until she found it again. In her conversation with Barrymore, Kudrow reflected on the message, saying, "Timing is everything," a sentiment that resonated deeply with her, especially as she navigated the emotional experience of losing her dear friend.
Kudrow’s decision to keep the note’s contents private speaks to the intimate nature of their relationship. Still, the note's message is a testament to the meaningful connection between the Friends cast members, who spent a decade together creating one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history.
Perry's passing in October 2023 at the age of 54 was a tragic loss to the entertainment world, particularly to his Friends co-stars. In a tribute to him, Kudrow shared an emotional post on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for their time together. “Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY,” Kudrow wrote. “Thank you for your open heart in a six-way relationship that required compromise. And a lot of ‘talking.’ Thank you for showing up at work when you weren’t well and then, being completely brilliant. Thank you for the best 10 years a person gets to have. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for all I learned about GRACE and LOVE through knowing you. Thank you for the time I got to have with you, Matthew.”
Perry's legacy as Chandler Bing will forever be cherished by fans, but the love and respect from his Friends co-stars are a poignant reminder of the deep personal bonds they forged during their decade-long collaboration.
Kudrow’s heartfelt tribute, alongside the “Timing is everything” note, serves as a beautiful reminder of how deeply Perry touched the lives of those around him, both on and off the screen. The cookie jar, once a simple gift, now symbolizes the enduring friendship and shared history that the Friends cast experienced together.
Friends, popular American television sitcom that aired on the NBC network from 1994 to 2004.
Perry also had plenty to say about Lisa's portrayal of Phoebe Buffay. He joked, "Phoebe is just a wild card, and you can never guess what she’s going to do. Lisa Kudrow brought that wildness to life. She’d say something completely out of left field, and we were all like, 'Where is this coming from?' But that's what made Phoebe such a standout character." He acknowledged her brilliant performance and how it contributed to Phoebe’s beloved unpredictability.
When discussing her talent as an actor, Perry once said, "Lisa is so good at playing someone so wonderfully weird and offbeat. And the funny thing is, in real life, she’s one of the most grounded people I know." He appreciated how Lisa brought Phoebe’s quirks to life, contrasting it with her grounded, down-to-earth personality.
Reflecting on their first meeting during the Friends casting process, Perry humorously shared, "The first time I met Lisa, I thought, 'She’s the weirdest person I’ve ever met.' But she’s also the most brilliant actress and such an amazing person." This early impression was the foundation for their lifelong friendship, full of laughter and mutual respect.
