Matthew Perry spent millions of dollars ‘trying to get sober’
A new Netflix documentary titled 'The One About Matthew Perry' will feature testimony from the late actor's sister regarding his long-term struggle with addiction. The series aims to provide a deeper look at Perry's life beyond his famous role as Chandler Bing.
Why it matters
The documentary offers a personal perspective on the high cost of addiction and the private life of a globally recognized cultural icon.
The three-part Netflix series will be released on October 27. Photo / Getty Images
Matthew Perry’s sister has revealed he spent US$7 million “trying to get sober”.
The Friends legend tragically died aged 54 in 2023 after an accidental overdose, and now his sister Mia Perry Bowick has opened up about his struggles in a trailer for Netflix’s upcoming documentary about his life.
In a teaser for The One About Matthew Perry , Mia said: “My brother would talk about that feeling of emptiness or loneliness that he couldn’t quite fill.
“He spent US$7m [$12.4m] trying to get sober. That’s how seriously he took his disease.”
Elsewhere in the trailer, Bowick noted that acting helped her brother with his personal struggles, and gave him a positive focus.
“When he made people laugh, it made him feel good.”
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