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What has Keanu Reeves done to offend Matthew Perry?

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JustanotherBerkshiremum · 27/10/2022 23:14

Apart from existing, that is.

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EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall · 27/10/2022 23:20

Dunno was a bit of a weird thing to say, especially as heath ledger and river phoenix died of drug over doses . Don't think Keanus ever had a problem with drugs has he

Bounceyflounceypouncey · 27/10/2022 23:21

He’s apologised now and said it was just that KRs name came to mind first but he should’ve used his own name.

Afterfire · 27/10/2022 23:21

Not a clue but it seems Perry is throwing everyone under the bus in his new book. Typical narcissistic addict behaviour.

EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall · 27/10/2022 23:25

In one excerpt, Perry writes: "Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?"

It's just weird, unless he's hinting at Keanu having some sort of addiction as well, maybe he was drunk at the time

ParsnipsAndPies · 27/10/2022 23:27

You could say "Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Matthew Perry still walks among us?"

minou123 · 27/10/2022 23:28

Could it be, he thinks River Phoenix and Heath Ledger are better a tots than Keanu Reeves?

Either way, it is a really horrible thing to say

Sorebackandibs · 27/10/2022 23:28

Probably referring to KR's wooden acting.

minou123 · 27/10/2022 23:29

*actors

Spicypumpkins · 27/10/2022 23:31

He will make more money as there are a lot of keanu fans out there. It’s already working because I’m reading about this on mumsnet so he’s getting a lot of publicity from it.

SirenSays · 27/10/2022 23:32

It could be a joke as everyone says Keanu is immortal.
River, Keanu and Perry were all friends/ in the same social circle back in the day so it could be an inside joke or fued from back then.

Tabbouleh · 27/10/2022 23:33

So odd. What was his editor doing? Two mentions!

BobbyBobbyBobby · 27/10/2022 23:37

I’m not a fan of Keanu but it was a clumsy and unpleasant thing to say.

i think he meant how come we were all in the same crowd but the nicest ones (in his opinion) were the ones to die yet Keanu who did the same things, didn’t!

Palmtreedance · 29/10/2022 19:05

It was a vile thing to say considering that KR has been through massive personal tragedy himself, losing his baby and girlfriend soon afterwards. KR is known for being one of the most generous and kind actors in Hollywood, always helping out the crew financially and setting up charities for children and the homeless. MP on the other hand appears to be a giant whiny narcissist, regardless of his addiction.

SpookabooAtTheZoo · 29/10/2022 19:24

Can anyone tell us what MP said/did?

JamSandle · 29/10/2022 19:28

I read it as sarcastic and totally inoffensive.

stuntbubbles · 29/10/2022 19:30

SpookabooAtTheZoo · 29/10/2022 19:24

Can anyone tell us what MP said/did?

Yes, Google can.

LaurieFairyCake · 29/10/2022 20:51

I thought they were friends so maybe it's a joke ?

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Suzi888 · 29/10/2022 21:11

Perry continues later on, “River was a beautiful man, inside and out — too beautiful for this world, it turned out. It always seems to be the really talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes — no small feat, when I look back decades later.

Suzi888 · 29/10/2022 21:12

KR is king.

MP is a dick.

Jonaskahnwaldplease · 29/10/2022 21:14

Oh stop being rude @stuntbubbles

I'd also like to know

HauntersGonnaHaunt · 29/10/2022 21:21

Suzi888 · 29/10/2022 21:11

Perry continues later on, “River was a beautiful man, inside and out — too beautiful for this world, it turned out. It always seems to be the really talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes — no small feat, when I look back decades later.

What a prick. He knows Keanu is too nice to retort and call him an insecure prick.

notmyrealmoniker · 29/10/2022 21:28

He's always been an arse. KR is one of the nicest people in the acting world.

Palmtreedance · 30/10/2022 09:18

Suzi888 · 29/10/2022 21:11

Perry continues later on, “River was a beautiful man, inside and out — too beautiful for this world, it turned out. It always seems to be the really talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes — no small feat, when I look back decades later.

Urgh, could he BE any more insufferable- the arrogance is astounding considering his one major role was a 90s sitcom and nothing of note since. KR on the other hand has headlined multiple blockbuster films

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