Matthew Perry, the star of the beloved TV show Friends, is making changes to his memoir after including insulting remarks about fellow actor Keanu Reeves. (LATimes) Perry, who has received backlash for his comments, now says he will remove all references to Reeves from future editions of the book. (CNN) In the memoir, titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Perry asked why Reeves “still walks among us” when other notable stars like River Phoenix had died. (BBC) Perry is now apologizing for his remarks, calling them “a mean thing to do.” (Yahoo)
Reeves, who has long been known for his gracious and kind demeanor, has not publicly commented on the situation. (EW) Fans and supporters of Reeves have expressed their disappointment with Perry’s comments on social media. (Fox News) Perry’s decision to remove the Keanu Reeves references from his book comes after he received criticism for being disrespectful. (CBS News)
Perry said at an event over the weekend that he was removing the specific section about Reeves from future editions of his memoir. (WaPo) The removal of the reference is now underway, according to Perry. (Vulture) Perry’s decision reflects a growing trend in the industry, where public figures are being held accountable for the impact of their words and actions. (People)
It remains to be seen how Perry’s decision will affect the reception of his memoir in the future. However, Perry’s willingness to apologize and make amends for his words illustrates the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions. (LATimes)
