The TV sitcom Friends is one of the most iconic sitcoms in the history of television without any doubt. The characters of the show were quite relatable, and their humor was quickly adopted by the fans. The series launched the careers of its main cast, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer.
In an old interview, Matthew Perry talked about the scene where his character walks into an apartment and catches Jennifer Aniston’s character n*ked. In the interview, the actor explained how he convinced Aniston to go fully n*de for the scene.
Matthew Perry convinced Jennifer Aniston to go completely n*ked for a scene
Actor Matthew Perry appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno back in 1995 and talked about the time he convinced his FRIENDS co-star, actress Jennifer Aniston, to go completely n*ked for a scene in the sitcom. When asked about the scene, the actor said,
“One of my favorite days in the history of days. The scene is where Chandler walks in and catches Rachel n*ked in the apartment. I turned to her one day and I said, ‘You know I am method. I’m a method actor and if you’re just gonna be 50% naked, I’m only gonna be able to give you 50% reaction.”
The scene which Perry was talking about was from Season 1’s episode 13, titled The One With The B**bies.
The actor joked that he tried to stretch the shoot with Jennifer Aniston
Further in the interview, Perry revealed that he tried to stretch the shoot as much as he could because he had fun,
“I kept asking for more takes. I kept tripping over things and saying, ‘I need the rest of the afternoon for this.'”
Their on-screen chemistry and interactions were a significant part of the show’s success. In real life, they have always been close friends and have praised each other on multiple occasions.
FRIENDS had a huge impact on pop culture
With its relatable characters, humor, and relationships, FRIENDS gained a huge fanbase. Fans quickly adopted the main characters’ catchphrases and quirks. The show completely redefined the sitcom genre and it acknowledged the themes of friendship, love, and adulthood. The show’s influence can be felt even today. The show also helped its main cast in becoming a well-known name in the entertainment industry.
The show received numerous awards, such as Emmys and Golden Globes. In the history of television, FRIENDS will always be one of the most beloved and binge-worthy shows.
