Matthew Perry Shares How Jennifer Aniston Confronted Him About His Drinking Problems

In a recent interview, Matthew Perry shared that "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston confronted him about his alcohol issues

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Perry described the confrontation as a scary moment.

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The 53-year-old actor shared that Aniston continued to keep in touch with him while he battled with his addictions.

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"She was the one that reached out the most," he added. 'I'm really grateful to her for that.'

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Perry also talked about how he was also addicted to opioids.

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His substance abuse prevented him from making the best use of the fame he garnered from starring in "Friends

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The actor said, "At the time I should have been the toast of the town, I was in a dark room meeting nothing but drug dealers and completely alone."

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Perry's upcoming memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing detail the story of his addiction.

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The book debuts on November 1.

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