The 2023 Emmy Awards' In Memoriam segment paid tribute to late stars including Matthew Perry, with a live performance of the 'Friends' theme song by Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty. The emotional tribute left viewers in tears, but also sparked controversy as it omitted several other late personalities, such as Ryan O'Neal and Jerry Springer. The performance was described as a tear-jerker and a beautiful tribute, but also led to discussions about the stars left out of the segment.
Why ‘Friends’ cast skipped Matthew Perry’s in memoriam tribute at Emmys 2024 https://t.co/yfXVcDPW6l https://t.co/4x0DYPaNdT
Emmys executive producers explaining absence of 'Friends' cast during In Memoriam segment that included by Matthew Perry While reports said “the cast of ‘Friends’ was never invited” to participate, executive producers seemed to suggest otherwise https://t.co/26wyD8dgLj
'Friends' Cast Wasn't Invited to 2024 Emmys as Matthew Perry's Death Is 'Still Very Fresh,' Executive Producers Reveal https://t.co/2KDCD7zCe1 Click the image for details:
'Friends' Cast Skipped Matthew Perry's Emmys Tribute 'Cause It Was 'Too Soon' | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/vh4hcCUAfx
Emmys producers Jesse Collins and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay explain why the cast of Friends didn’t reunite for the awards show’s Matthew Perry tribute. https://t.co/bu7XhcrEWn
Friends cast did not want to reunite at the Emmys to honor Matthew Perry as his death still feels 'very fresh for them' https://t.co/TBobUhBki4 https://t.co/op8DbscXCs
If you told me the Emmys played a moody cover of the Friends theme for the in memoriam I would 100% have thought you were making an off-color but funny joke. https://t.co/8Cssrbws31
Who sang the ‘Friends’ theme song with Charlie Puth? https://t.co/7nIrofGYgT
Who was that singing the 'Friends' theme song with @charlieputh at the #Emmys? The honor went to a fast-rising country act: https://t.co/e0LuPtbfQr
The Emmys In Memoriam Video Pays Tribute To Matthew Perry, Andre Braugher, Norman Lear & More; Ryan O'Neal Among Those Left Out https://t.co/U9iA2a8UCe
During the annual “In Memoriam” tribute section at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, departed "Friends" star Matthew Perry received a particularly special sendoff in song form. https://t.co/eO0LJzWrE1
Emmys In Memoriam Segment Leaves Out Jerry Springer, Raquel Welch and a Few Other Stars https://t.co/gpeSReDtwK Click the image for details:
The #Emmys In Memoriam segment reflected on some of Hollywood’s greatest losses — But the acknowledgments were missing several others, including Jerry Springer, Raquel Welch and Ray Stevenson. More: https://t.co/hTkVlBKCX7 https://t.co/ZB5bVFwpVh
The Emmys honored late 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry during its In Memoriam segment with a moving cover of the beloved sitcom's theme song. https://t.co/MAeBX7IIex
Matthew Perry Honored with 'Friends' Theme During Emmys In Memoriam | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/zLQaUG75qo
The Emmys leaves out Ryan O’Neal, Ray Stevenson, Bill Hayes and more from the In Memoriam https://t.co/zrzYz8iyxi
Emmys honors Matthew Perry with ‘Friends’-inspired In Memoriam segment https://t.co/ozSRDXPaGB
The Emmys ceremony took a special moment to pay tribute to the late talent that died in 2023 during the In Memoriam segment. It also included a special nod to the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry. https://t.co/hUNaDKz3nA
Matthew Perry tribute leaves Emmys viewers 'in tears' as awards do makes touching gesture to Friends star https://t.co/LFZrV1IMOe
Ryan O'Neal, Jerry Springer and Ray Stevenson among names LEFT OUT of 2024 Emmys In Memoriam segment https://t.co/ilHeM7404L https://t.co/3wGGxBYTDm
Matthew Perry is remembered during Emmys broadcast https://t.co/FvOcdHI6hX
Charlie Puth will always be there – to sing ‘See You Again.’ This time, he mashed it up with the ‘Friends’ theme song during the Emmys In Memoriam performance. https://t.co/z3G5d6BluL
Matthew Perry fans left 'sobbing' after touching rendition of Friends theme song by Charlie Puth during the In Memoriam segment at Emmy Awards https://t.co/SKaIjEuT2K https://t.co/AU6uUVT99I
Emmys 2024: Matthew Perry is honored with a touching rendition of the Friends theme song during the In Memoriam segment by Charlie Puth https://t.co/7XwmqqVv7x https://t.co/PrOEuVnNJU
Matthew Perry Remembered as Charlie Puth Sings 'Friends' Theme at Emmys https://t.co/EM8abCZtR3
The Emmys' in memoriam segment featured a beautiful performance of the Friends theme song for Matthew Perry https://t.co/LVVtodayjD https://t.co/QU4nKMVxMQ
Matthew Perry Honored at the 2024 Emmy Awards Nearly 3 Months After 'Friends' Star's Tragic Death https://t.co/rJvB8xhEvV Click the image for details:
2023 #Emmys In Memoriam: Matthew Perry, Norman Lear and More Remembered in Emotional Tribute The #Emmys 2023 In Memoriam segment was bound to be a tear-jerker, and boy, did they deliver. 🔗 https://t.co/c8y0PZAf9S https://t.co/OiKK9rAHn0
The Emmys' In Memoriam segment paid tribute to Norman Lear, André Braugher, Suzanne Somers, Barbara Walters, Kirstie Alley, and more. https://t.co/6qyfbprP9G
The 2024 Emmys Brought People to Tears with ‘Friends’-Inspired In Memoriam Segment https://t.co/MOQBm0J2br
A stripped down and emotional cover of the "Friends" theme song played during the #Emmys In Memoriam segment as tribute to the late Matthew Perry. https://t.co/xhKOMckhgc
Matthew Perry Honored at Emmys as Emotional Cover of 'Friends' Theme Song Plays During In Memoriam Tribute https://t.co/xhKOMckhgc
Matthew Perry honored in emotional Emmys 2024 tribute with ‘Friends’ theme song https://t.co/7rYSrIZ3nz https://t.co/Sn7ulwIetk
Charlie Puth and The War and Treaty perform #Friends theme song during the in memoriam segment of the 75th #Emmys. 🎶 https://t.co/1ePP8LISva
An In Memoriam for the ages #emmys
The “Friends” theme song performed live at the Emmys during the In Memorian segment. https://t.co/cGU1gmT6py
Charlie Puth performs the theme song from #Friends during the in memoriam segment at the 75th #Emmys https://t.co/YbfNUZOHYj
The War and Treaty and Charlie Puth perform the "Friends" theme song during the In Memoriam segment of the #Emmys. https://t.co/SiaGD3jesB https://t.co/jreGV1Mim9
is this... is this the friends theme song... during the in memoriam? #Emmys