Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ Scripts and Personal Memorabilia Head to Auction Benefiting Addiction Recovery Foundation
The estate of Matthew Perry is opening a deeply personal chapter of the late actor’s life to the public through a new auction featuring memorabilia tied to both his career and private interests, with proceeds benefiting addiction recovery initiatives established in his honor.
Hosted by Heritage Auctions, the sale is scheduled for June 5 in Dallas and is being organized in partnership with the Matthew Perry Foundation, the charitable organization launched after Perry’s death to support addiction recovery programs and reduce the stigma surrounding substance abuse.
The collection includes dozens of items connected to Perry’s decade-long run on Friends, the NBC sitcom that turned him into one of the most recognizable television stars of the 1990s and early 2000s. Among the most sought-after pieces are 26 original scripts from the series, including copies of fan-favorite episodes such as “The One With Ross’s Tan,” “The One Where Joey Speaks French,” and the show’s emotional two-part finale, “The Last One.”
Several of the scripts include signatures from Perry and fellow cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. According to the auction house, some signed materials were donated by Warner Bros., the studio behind the long-running sitcom.
The auction also includes more intimate items from Perry’s personal life, offering a glimpse into the actor beyond his role as Chandler Bing. One of the more sentimental pieces is a photo album titled “The One With the Last Supper,” which reportedly includes behind-the-scenes images and a handwritten letter signed “Jenny,” believed to be from Aniston.
Fans of the series will also recognize a replica of the yellow peephole frame that hung on Monica’s apartment door throughout the show’s 10-season run. The prop became one of the most iconic visual symbols associated with Friends and remains instantly recognizable to audiences decades after the series finale aired in 2004.
Outside of television memorabilia, the auction reflects Perry’s interests away from Hollywood sets. A custom Batman-themed ping-pong table is among the featured items, alongside a luxury Memorigin The Dark Knight Rises Watch inspired by The Dark Knight Rises. Perry was known for his love of Batman memorabilia and frequently referenced the character in interviews and in his memoir.
Artwork from notable contemporary artists is also part of the collection, including works tied to Banksy, Antoine Bootz, Rob Pruitt, and Mel Bochner.
Public previews of the collection will take place at Heritage Auctions’ Beverly Hills location from May 19 through May 22 and again from May 26 through May 29. Bidders will be able to participate online, in person, or remotely by phone and other methods before the live auction closes June 5.
The sale arrives less than three years after Perry’s death shocked fans around the world. The actor died on Oct. 28, 2023, at his Los Angeles home at the age of 54. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later determined the primary cause of death to be the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning and other contributing factors also noted in the report.
In the years leading up to his death, Perry had become increasingly open about his long struggle with addiction. His 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, detailed decades of substance abuse, repeated stays in rehabilitation facilities, and the physical toll addiction took on his body and career. He also spoke publicly about wanting to be remembered more for helping people battling addiction than for his sitcom fame.
The Matthew Perry Foundation supports recovery housing and treatment initiatives, continuing the actor's efforts to advocate for people struggling with substance dependency. Net proceeds from the auction will be donated to key Foundation initiatives, including Healing Appalachia, a recovery-focused sober music festival; the Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital; and Grassroots Recovery Grants for frontline organizations.
