Matthew Perry, the actor famously known for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has been receiving backlash for insulting Keanu Reeves in his new memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” In the book, Perry questioned why Reeves “still walks among us” when other actors, such as River Phoenix, have passed away (Los Angeles Times).
However, it seems that Perry has had a change of heart. At an event over the weekend, the actor announced that he will be removing the specific section about Reeves from future editions of his memoir and expressed regret over his comments, stating that it was a mean thing to do (The Washington Post, Yahoo).
This decision by Perry has been welcomed by many fans, as well as Reeves himself. The “John Wick” actor has not publicly commented on the situation, but his fans have been speaking out on social media, expressing their support for Reeves and their disappointment in Perry’s comments (Entertainment Weekly).
It is not uncommon for celebrities to face backlash for their words or actions, and it appears that Perry is taking responsibility for his mistake by removing the offensive comments about Reeves. It remains to be seen how the updated versions of Perry’s memoir will fare with readers and critics alike.
