Matthew Perry made millions of people laugh on the world's biggest sitcom as the loveable Chandler Bing, but behind closed doors, the actor was battling with an all-consuming cycle of addiction.
Despite showing signs of serious success in the tennis world, Perry chose to pursue acting like his father, and wanted to do anything in his power to find fame. After making the move to LA at 15, he figured it would help 'fix' him and set him on the right path. His big break came with Friends in 1994, when Matthew found a part that mirrored his own life. He explained: "When I read the script for Friends Like Us, it was as if someone had followed me around for a year, stealing my jokes, copying my mannerisms, photocopying my world-weary yet witty view of life. One character in particular stood out to me. It wasn't that I thought I could play Chandler. I was Chandler.
Matthew went on to spend more than half of his life trying to get help from his substance abuse in rehab, detoxing more than 65 times, which cost him more than $9m. He started drinking alcohol aged just 14, and by the time of his 21st birthday, his drinking had already spiralled out of control.
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