“He has an on-off button”: Matthew Perry Was Awestruck by Bruce Willis’ True Superpower That Made Him a Bonafide Hollywood Legend

The Unexpected death of talented actor Matthew Perry has sent shockwaves throughout the world. The FRIENDS alum has had an incredible impact on the show’s success, and his departure from the world has left every individual in pain.

However, there was a time when Matthew Perry was astonished by his co-star Bruce Willis’ talent to switch to his work within no time after co-starring in the 2000 action-comedy film The Whole Nine Yards. Their friendship went beyond the screen and Willis even appeared on FRIENDS, for which he became a recipient of an Emmy Award.

Matthew Perry Was Amazed By Co-Star Bruce Willis

Matthew Perry‘s departure from the world turned out as a huge shocker, especially for his fans who adored Perry for gracing our screens with his comedic talent for years. The FRIENDS alum has landed numerous notable roles, out of which is his portrayal of a dentist in the action-comedy The Whole Nine Yards alongside Bruce Willis who played the role of a contract killer.

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Bruce Willis is indisputably a talented actor who’s lauded for his exceptional work and his contribution to the entertainment world. Mathew Perry when co-starred with him, was amazed by the actor and their friendship went beyond the screen. The Fools Rush in Star in his memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing wrote:

“But there was a big difference between Bruce and me, Bruce was a partier; I was an addict. Bruce has an on-off button. He can party like crazy, then get a script like ‘The Sixth Sense’ and stop the partying and nail the movie sober. He doesn’t have the gene — he’s not an addict.”

Matthew Perry mentioned that Bruce Willis is the coolest person he has ever met, as the actor who is now suffering from aphasia could switch to his work immediately even if he was in the middle of a party stating that he doesn’t have an addictive personality. Perry and Willis became close pals and spent an incredible time together which Perry has also mentioned in his memoir.

Matthew Perry’s Heartful Note to Bruce Willis

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As Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis endured a remarkable camaraderie, The Serving Sara actor felt deeply upset after witnessing that the Expendables 2 star is suffering from aphasia. Perry posted on his X (earlier Twitter) account sharing love and support for his pal and wrote:

“Dear Bruce Willis, I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through, but you’re still the coolest man I’ve met in my entire life. You will remain in my prayers for a long long time. Maybe we should get together and watch the whole 10 yards and get a couple of hours of sleep.”

The 17 Again star shared his prayers and support for Bruce Willis to let him know how compassionate he was for his friend. The actors co-starred in The Whole 10 Yards in which Perry’s character finds out that his neighbor is a contract killer form where all the drama, comedy, and action intensifies in the movie.

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Watch The Whole 10 Yards on Prime Video.