Today I Learned Sex And The City’s Kristin Davis Was Set Up With Matthew Perry During The Height Of His Friends Fame

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It’s been about two years since Matthew Perry passed away at 54, yet his memory continues to thrive, not just through the ever-entertaining television series “Friends,” but also through accounts of those who interacted with him throughout his life. For instance, “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis shared that she was once introduced to Perry during his peak stardom, and she fondly remembers his cheerful demeanor.

As a dedicated movie reviewer, I can’t help but reminisce about an intriguing tidbit from Kristin Davis, famously known as Charlotte on the revival series “And Just Like That…”, which recently wrapped up in the 2025 TV schedule. In a captivating episode of her podcast “Are You a Charlotte?”, she shared a fascinating tale that transported us back nearly three decades to a dinner party, where she found herself in the company of none other than the beloved Friends star, whose name needs no introduction. Davis recounted their rendezvous with a captivating charm, leaving listeners spellbound and eager for more insightful anecdotes from her storied career.

In a rather unexpected turn of events, a kind attorney, whom I’m still acquainted with today, arranged a meeting for me. He wasn’t my lawyer, but he certainly is a fine gentleman. This encounter was with Matthew Perry, and it seems to have happened around the late ’90s, possibly between the years 1997, 1998, or even 1999. The setting was a casual dinner party at someone’s house, although I found it quite subdued at the time. This gathering might have taken place before my stint on Sex and the City.

Kristin Davis recalled bringing flowers to a party, filled with numerous Hollywood celebrities. However, she didn’t specifically recall anyone besides Matthew Perry and a lawyer friend. She proceeded to share her thoughts about the man famously delivering Chandler Bing’s amusing lines on Friends. Davis further stated:

Matthew is delightful, as he always shares his excitement, particularly about working on the set of Friends. He mentioned that recently, he’s been working on a movie with Salma Hayek in a desert location. This meant filming for Friends during the day and then being driven to the desert at night for more shooting. It sounds like quite an exhausting schedule!

It appears coordinating filming for Friends and Fools Rush In in 1997 was quite a challenge, yet Kristin Davis mentioned Matthew Perry appeared content with his professional trajectory. However, this wasn’t a feeling she personally shared. She added:

Melrose wasn’t exactly a cheerful place – it was high-pressure with numerous actors, all fearing they might get cut from the show. So his happiness stood out significantly.” This variation maintains the original meaning but uses clearer and more straightforward language.

It’s intriguing to ponder if Kristin Davis might have felt a hint of envy towards the Friends cast, given that she, like them, tried out for the role of Monica (who eventually married Matthew Perry’s Chandler). Reports also suggest that she was present when Courteney Cox made her Porsche purchase to celebrate landing the part.

The well-known actress from “Sex and the City” indeed made an appearance as a guest star in the seventh season of “Friends,” specifically in an episode that aired in 2000. In this episode, she portrayed Erin, a character who developed a friendship with Rachel and Phoebe following a night they had all assumed would only be a one-night stand with Joey.

With an HBO Max subscription, you can stream all ten seasons of “Friends” and catch Kristin Davis in the controversial finale of “And Just Like That…”, a series that drew negative criticism from critics. Both shows are accessible on HBO Max.

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2025-08-20 03:09