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Five Biggest Bombshells Revealed in Matthew Perry Netflix Doc

Five Biggest Bombshells Revealed in Matthew Perry Netflix Doc

Summary

A three-part Netflix documentary, *The One About Matthew Perry*, explores the actor’s addiction, relationships and efforts to help others. It features accounts from his sister and longtime friends and is scheduled to premiere October 27, 2026, shortly before the third anniversary of his death.

Key Facts

  • Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, says he spent more than $7 million pursuing sobriety.
  • The article notes that this figure differs from reports about Perry’s 2022 memoir, which put his rehabilitation spending above $9 million.
  • Bowick says Perry had recently left treatment when his family watched the *Friends* episode featuring Chandler and Monica’s wedding.
  • Bowick says Perry was exhausted after filming the 2021 *Friends* reunion; comedian Kevin Pollak also recalled Perry struggling on camera.
  • Perry let Tim Harrington, whom he met through recovery, move into his home for about a year and attended recovery meetings with him.
  • The documentary is directed by Mary Robertson, who said Perry’s 2022 memoir prompted her interest in telling his story.
  • Perry’s five *Friends* co-stars did not participate in the documentary.
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