Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty, Monica Schipper/GettyMatthew Perryplans to make a revision to his memoir.TheFriendsstar, 53, said at theLos Angeles TimesFestival of Bookson Saturday that he will removeKeanu Reeves' name from future editions ofFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, his2022 memoirthat covers Perry’s journey with substance abuse and addiction.In the book, Perry laments the deaths ofRiver PhoenixandHeath Ledgerand wonders, “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?““I pulled his name because I live on the same street,” Perry told the audience at USC’s Bovard Auditorium on Saturday. “I’ve apologized publicly to him. Any future versions of the book will not have his name in it.“He admitted, “I said a stupid thing. It was a mean thing to do.“RELATED VIDEO: Matthew Perry Apologizes After Questioning Why Keanu Reeves ‘Still Walks Among Us’Perry said he will apologize to theMatrixstar, 58, if he ever sees him. “If I run into the guy, I’ll apologize. It was just stupid,” he added.The five-time Emmy nominee received backlash for his comment about Reeves after his memoir was published in November, with actressesLynda CarterandRachel Zeglereven weighing in in Reeves’ favor.“I’m actually a big fan of Keanu,” Perry said in astatement to PEOPLEat the time. “I just chose a random name, my mistake. I apologize. I should have used my own name instead.“Brian Bowen SmithIn an October 2022 PEOPLE cover story, Perry said he wanted to share his struggles in his book in hopes of helping others.“I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side of everything again,” he said. “I had to wait until I was pretty safely sober — and away from the active disease of alcoholism and addiction — to write it all down. And the main thing was, I was pretty certain that it would help people.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty, Monica Schipper/Getty
Matthew Perryplans to make a revision to his memoir.TheFriendsstar, 53, said at theLos Angeles TimesFestival of Bookson Saturday that he will removeKeanu Reeves' name from future editions ofFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, his2022 memoirthat covers Perry’s journey with substance abuse and addiction.In the book, Perry laments the deaths ofRiver PhoenixandHeath Ledgerand wonders, “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?““I pulled his name because I live on the same street,” Perry told the audience at USC’s Bovard Auditorium on Saturday. “I’ve apologized publicly to him. Any future versions of the book will not have his name in it.“He admitted, “I said a stupid thing. It was a mean thing to do.“RELATED VIDEO: Matthew Perry Apologizes After Questioning Why Keanu Reeves ‘Still Walks Among Us’Perry said he will apologize to theMatrixstar, 58, if he ever sees him. “If I run into the guy, I’ll apologize. It was just stupid,” he added.The five-time Emmy nominee received backlash for his comment about Reeves after his memoir was published in November, with actressesLynda CarterandRachel Zeglereven weighing in in Reeves’ favor.“I’m actually a big fan of Keanu,” Perry said in astatement to PEOPLEat the time. “I just chose a random name, my mistake. I apologize. I should have used my own name instead.“Brian Bowen SmithIn an October 2022 PEOPLE cover story, Perry said he wanted to share his struggles in his book in hopes of helping others.“I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side of everything again,” he said. “I had to wait until I was pretty safely sober — and away from the active disease of alcoholism and addiction — to write it all down. And the main thing was, I was pretty certain that it would help people.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Matthew Perryplans to make a revision to his memoir.
TheFriendsstar, 53, said at theLos Angeles TimesFestival of Bookson Saturday that he will removeKeanu Reeves' name from future editions ofFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, his2022 memoirthat covers Perry’s journey with substance abuse and addiction.
In the book, Perry laments the deaths ofRiver PhoenixandHeath Ledgerand wonders, “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?”
“I pulled his name because I live on the same street,” Perry told the audience at USC’s Bovard Auditorium on Saturday. “I’ve apologized publicly to him. Any future versions of the book will not have his name in it.”
He admitted, “I said a stupid thing. It was a mean thing to do.”
RELATED VIDEO: Matthew Perry Apologizes After Questioning Why Keanu Reeves ‘Still Walks Among Us’
Perry said he will apologize to theMatrixstar, 58, if he ever sees him. “If I run into the guy, I’ll apologize. It was just stupid,” he added.
The five-time Emmy nominee received backlash for his comment about Reeves after his memoir was published in November, with actressesLynda CarterandRachel Zeglereven weighing in in Reeves' favor.
“I’m actually a big fan of Keanu,” Perry said in astatement to PEOPLEat the time. “I just chose a random name, my mistake. I apologize. I should have used my own name instead.”
Brian Bowen Smith
In an October 2022 PEOPLE cover story, Perry said he wanted to share his struggles in his book in hopes of helping others.
“I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side of everything again,” he said. “I had to wait until I was pretty safely sober — and away from the active disease of alcoholism and addiction — to write it all down. And the main thing was, I was pretty certain that it would help people.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
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