BAFTA Addresses Backlash Over Matthew Perry’s Exclusion from In Memoriam, Assures TV Awards Tribute |

The 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards sparked controversy as fans noticed the absence of the late Matthew Perry from the In Memoriam segment. Despite his passing in October 2023, the ‘Friends’ star was not honoured.
This led to public outcry and social media backlash. Following the BAFTA Film Awards’ In Memoriam segment, social media platforms were flooded with criticism regarding Matthew Perry’s exclusion. Users expressed their discontent, deeming it bad form and expressing confusion over why the beloved actor was omitted. Memes and GIFs featuring Perry’s iconic ‘Friends’ character, Chandler Bing, circulated, emphasizing the public’s perplexity.

In response to the public outcry, a BAFTA spokesperson addressed the controversy and assured Matthew Perry would be duly honored during the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards. The confirmation was reiterated on social media, where BAFTA expressed its commitment to recognizing Perry’s contributions in the TV Awards ceremony. A link to BAFTA’s online tribute to the late actor was also provided.

Matthew Perry’s untimely death on October 28, 2023, was met with grief from fans worldwide. Despite being excluded from the BAFTA tribute, Perry was previously honored during the 2023 Emmy Awards’ In Memoriam segment. The Emmy Awards featured his image alongside a poignant performance by Charlie Puth of ‘See You Again,’ seamlessly transitioning into the iconic ‘Friends’ theme song, ‘I’ll Be There for You.’