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The purest soul in Hollywood Fans take over Twitter to defend Keanu Reeves in wake of Matthew Perry s shocking remarks

Matthew Perry issued an apology to Keanu Reeves and his fans for taking a dig at him. (Image via Nelson Almeida/Getty, Paul Zimmerman/WireImage) American actor faced online backlash after he made some shocking digs at Keanu Reeves in his upcoming memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing. According to Page Six, the 53-year-old star seemingly questioned the existence of Keanu Reeves when "talented actors" like River Phoenix and Chris Farley had tragic deaths due to drug overdoses. A Twitter user defending Keanu Reeves. (Screenshot via Twitter) Perry fondly remembered Phoenix, with whom he starred in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), and called him a "beautiful man inside and out." Matthew Perry also took a dig at Reeves while talking about Saturday Night Live star Farley, stating that he punched 's dressing room wall after he found out the news of his demise.

Fans did not take Matthew Perry s dig at Keanu Reeves well

After Matthew Perry's remarks about Keanu Reeves went viral, fans took it upon themselves to defend the star. Several users bashed Perry for questioning the John Wick actor's existence and stated that the actor had grieved River Phoenix's death. Many fans also pointed out that Reeves has never said anything ill about anyone in the industry, and Perry's remarks were nothing but "evil." Imagine being one compelling recovery memoir away from a massive comeback and fumbling the bag because you have a weird one-sided beef with Keanu ReevesImagine being one compelling recovery memoir away from a massive comeback and fumbling the bag because you have a weird one-sided beef with Keanu Reeves Noam Blum defending Keanu Reeves. (Screenshot via Twitter.) washed up actors hating on keanu reeves is so funny to me bc keanu remains completely unbothered, booked and busy and just lives his life continuously being kind and humblewashed up actors hating on keanu reeves is so funny to me bc keanu remains completely unbothered, booked and busy and just lives his life continuously being kind and humble Matthew Perry is literally jealous because Keanu Reeves lived on and not only got clean, but has thrived through tragedy, outperformed his (Perry's) career, and is wildly more beloved than he is in every facet. Of all the people in Hollywood, there’s absolutely no reason to come for Keanu Reeves who even after personal tragedy has remained, by accounts, generous and kind. He just makes movies and comics, treats his cast and crew right, and minds his own business.Of all the people in Hollywood, there’s absolutely no reason to come for Keanu Reeves who even after personal tragedy has remained, by accounts, generous and kind. He just makes movies and comics, treats his cast and crew right, and minds his own business.Matthew Perry is literally jealous because Keanu Reeves lived on and not only got clean, but has thrived through tragedy, outperformed his (Perry's) career, and is wildly more beloved than he is in every facet. The world teaming up to annihilate Matthew Perry in defense of Keanu ReevesThe world teaming up to annihilate Matthew Perry in defense of Keanu Reeves One thing you're not gonna do is talk bad about Keanu One thing you're not gonna do is talk bad about Keanu Matthew Perry dumping on Keanu Reeves is a joke. Keanu has had his series of personal tragedies (death of fiancé, unborn child, sister dying of cancer, etc.) yet he rises above it to be a kind and generous human being.

And then there’s Matthew Perry who’s a self-indulgent toolMatthew Perry dumping on Keanu Reeves is a joke. Keanu has had his series of personal tragedies (death of fiancé, unborn child, sister dying of cancer, etc.) yet he rises above it to be a kind and generous human being. And then there’s Matthew Perry who’s a self-indulgent tool Imagine kicking off your goodwill tour with “Keanu Reeves should be dead.”Imagine kicking off your goodwill tour with “Keanu Reeves should be dead.” It’s such an ugly thing to say on so many levels bc Keanu still clearly grieves for River. He’s probably asked himself why any of the losses he’s had and not him. It’s just so ugly.It’s such an ugly thing to say on so many levels bc Keanu still clearly grieves for River. He’s probably asked himself why any of the losses he’s had and not him. It’s just so ugly. personally thrilled that keanu reeves walks among uspersonally thrilled that keanu reeves walks among us Matthew Perry - spends $9 million on his own sobriety, whines about it in a book.
Keanu Reeves - spends untold millions on secret foundation that funds paediatric health care, tells nobody.Matthew Perry - spends $9 million on his own sobriety, whines about it in a book.Keanu Reeves - spends untold millions on secret foundation that funds paediatric health care, tells nobody. In a world full of Matthew Perry’s… be a Keanu Reeves.In a world full of Matthew Perry’s… be a Keanu Reeves.

What exactly did Matthew Perry say in his memoir about Keanu Reeves

River Phoenix and Matthew Perry were also good friends. River Phoenix and Matthew Perry were also good friends. In Matthew Perry's upcoming tell-all memoir, he not only opened up about his struggles with alcohol and but also reportedly took digs at Keanu Reeves for being alive. According to Variety, the Friends star shared his thoughts about River Phoenix, stating: “The list of geniuses who were ahead of their time is too long to detail here — suffice to say, near the top of any such list should be my costar in ‘A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon,’ River Phoenix.” Perry recalled his late co-star, Phoenix, and brought up Reeves in the conversation: “River was a beautiful man, inside and out — too beautiful for this world, it turned out. It always seems to be the really talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes — no small feat, when I look back decades later.” Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) American actor and comedian. Farley had died of an overdose of a combination of cocaine and morphine, commonly known as a "speedball".Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) American actor and comedian. Farley had died of an overdose of a combination of cocaine and morphine, commonly known as a "speedball". Later, while discussing Chris Farley's and his drug abuse, Perry again mentioned Reeves. He wrote: “His disease had progressed faster than mine had. (Plus, I had a healthy fear of the word ‘heroin,’ a fear we did not share). I punched a hole through Jennifer Aniston’s dressing room wall when I found out. Keanu Reeves walks among us. I had to promote ‘Almost Heroes’ two weeks after he died; I found myself publicly discussing his death from drugs and alcohol. I was high the entire time.” However, after facing backlash, Perry issued an via Deadline. He stated: “I’m actually a big fan of Keanu. I just chose a random name, my mistake. I apologize. I should have used my own name instead.” Matthew Perry's memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, will be released on November 1, 2022. In the book, the star opened up about his substance abuse while giving exclusive insights into his personal and professional life among stardom. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found