Matthew Perry Recalls How Jennifer Aniston Confronted Him About His Addiction

Matthew Perry will eternally be “grateful” for Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston’s help amid his previous battle with alcohol and drug habit.

In a preview for his upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer launched on Friday, the 53-year-old actor opened up concerning the help he acquired from his solid members – however particularly from Jennifer who he revealed caught by his aspect essentially the most whereas he struggled along with his sobriety. He shared with the longtime journalist how he skilled a “scary moment” when The Morning Show star as soon as confronted him about his habit, even telling him at one level:

“‘We know you’re drinking.’”

Matthew added:

“Yeah, imagine how scary a moment that was. She was the one that reached out the most. You know, I’m really grateful to her for that.”

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In the midst of his habit, the 17 Again star shared he was taking “55 Vicodin a day” along with “Methadone, Xanax,” and “a full quart of vodka a day.” He mentioned:

“At the time, I should have been the toast of the town. I was in a dark room meeting nothing but drug dealers and completely alone.”

His drug abuse turned so unhealthy he nearly died at 49 years outdated. Speaking with People earlier this week, Matthew revealed whereas he first claimed he suffered from a “gastrointestinal perforation” 4 years in the past, he really spent 5 months within the hospital (and two weeks in a coma) after his colon burst from an OxyContin overdose. He admitted that “the doctors told my family that I had a two percent chance to live,” including:

“I was put on a thing called an ECMO machine, which does all the breathing for your heart and your lungs. And that’s called a Hail Mary. No one survives that.”

Scary! After being compelled to put on a colostomy bag for practically a 12 months, Matthew determined to get sober and search out remedy:

“It was pretty hellish having one because they break all the time. My therapist said, ‘The next time you think about taking OxyContin, just think about having a colostomy bag for the rest of your life.’ And a little window opened, and I crawled through it, and I no longer want OxyContin.”

We’re glad to listen to that Matthew had somebody to lean on throughout his battle with habit. Reactions, Perezcious readers? You can also take a look at the preview for his interview with Diane, which can air on October 28, (under):