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18.01.2024 / 23:31
Here’s why the planned Emmys tribute to Matthew Perry was cancelled
Emmys have revealed why a bigger tribute to the late Matthew Perry was cancelled.This year’s ceremony featured a short tribute to the actor during the event’s “In Memoriam” section, which was backed by the iconic Friends theme tune.However, the team behind the this year’s awards show have revealed that there were initially plans for an even bigger tribute, which would have featured the sitcom’s cast.“We had talked about it early on,” executive producer Jesse Collins told The Hollywood Reporter. “But I can imagine, from their side, they’re mourning someone who was still very close to them.“I can’t speak for them, but we all have to respect that they were their own family.