Matthew describes in his book how he was “immediately struck by Jennifer’s presence”. It happened even before the shooting of the popular sitcom. Perry tried to impress Aniston by bragging about having two reels. “It was clear that this made her think I liked her too much, or in the wrong way,” the actor wrote. After that he gathered all his courage from her and asked her out. An offer that she Jennifer kindly turned down because she preferred to be friends with her.
In 1994, the two sat together again for “Friends”. A moment when Matthew heard the butterflies again. He’s put it aside – for a good cause: his Hollywood career. Easier said than done, because even during recording, the squash to exist. Which eventually exploded due to Jennifer’s “lack of interest” and the show’s success.