Imagine holding a piece of television history—a script signed by the entire *Friends* cast, or the actual peephole frame from Monica and Rachel's apartment. That dream becomes reality this June, as Matthew Perry's personal collection hits the auction block, and every dollar goes toward a cause that defined his final mission.
On June 5, Heritage Auctions will open the doors to a treasure trove of memories—not just for fans, but for anyone who believes addiction deserves compassion, not shame. The sale directly fuels the Matthew Perry Foundation, a organization launched just after his death in 2023, dedicated to breaking stigma and expanding treatment access.
The foundation's CEO, Lisa Kasteler Calio, recalls Perry's unwavering belief: addiction must be treated with science and empathy, not silence. This auction is his voice echoing forward—a powerful reminder that his legacy goes far beyond Chandler Bing's sarcastic one-liners.
Inside the collection, you'll find 26 original *Friends* scripts from episodes like "The One With Ross's Tan" and the beloved two-part finale. Some are signed not only by Perry but also by Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer—a rare ensemble artifact.
Other gems include Perry's 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for ensemble performance, a replica of the iconic yellow peephole frame from Monica and Rachel's doorway, and a photo album cheekily titled "The One With the Last Supper." But the auction reaches far beyond TV memorabilia—it features artwork Perry owned, including pieces by Banksy and Mel Bochner.
Bidding is already live online, and the items will be displayed publicly in Beverly Hills from May 18 through May 29 before the final live auction in Dallas. Proceeds will fund a fellowship in addiction medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and grants for recovery-focused organizations.
Perry's death on October 28, 2023, sent shockwaves through the world. He was found unresponsive in his Hollywood home's hot tub, and the medical examiner ruled that ketamine and other factors led to his drowning. That tragedy sparked an intense legal reckoning.
Jasveen Sangha—dubbed the "Ketamine Queen"—received a 15-year federal sentence for distributing the drugs linked to his death. In total, five people, including two doctors and Perry's assistant, have pleaded guilty or been sentenced. Dr. Salvador Plasencia got two and a half years for illegally supplying ketamine, while Dr. Mark Chavez received eight months of home confinement.
Sentencings for Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and another associate, Erik Fleming, are still pending later this year. But through it all, Perry's own story—his openness about addiction and his relentless push for healing—remains the most powerful force of all.
