'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Poses for Rare Photo With His Dad

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Matthew Perry celebrated the joy of family time with a new photo he shared posing alongside his father, fellow actor John Bennett Perry.

The 54-year-old Friends alum shared the snap on his Instagram feed on Sunday, Oct. 15, simply captioning it: "Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage."

In the photo, Matthew and John, 82, stand side by side, arms around one another as they smile at the camera. The two look relaxed, with Matthew's shoes off and a glass of something in their hands. It's unclear exactly where the photo was taken, but it's likely either Matthew's or John's home.

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YouTuber Arron Crascall commented on John's expression, writing, "Could he be [any more] prouder!!!" referencing a popular line from Chandler in Friends.

"Love those two guys ❤️❤️❤️," wrote another, while a third fan said, "I love your Dad, a fan of him and you❤️❤️."

Many fans also shared their appreciation for Matthew's book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, which came out last November. In the memoir, Matthew talks a lot about his history with addiction, including drugs and alcohol, and it seems like it touched a lot of people.

"I’ve read your book. Twice. One of the reasons I decided to get sober," read a comment on the new photo. Someone else shared the kind message, "I just finished your book. Those of us that are long-time fans had no clue what you were going through. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I was truly touched and I hope you continue to stay healthy!" There were many similar notes throughout the comments.

After the release of Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir, Matthew traveled around promoting the book, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Now, the actor appears to be taking a well-deserved break to relax and spend time with family.

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