Despite not engaging in public displays of affection when it came to their friendship, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry always found the right words to support each other. In a 2003 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the cast of "Friends" were asked about Perry's struggle with drug addiction and whether it was hard for them to see a friend suffering. Schwimmer, who has never publicly spoken about the issue, simply responded, "It was really hard."

Perry later opened up in a 2022 interview with People about how his co-stars, undoubtedly including Schwimmer, provided their unwavering support during his lowest points. "They were understanding, and they were patient," he stated, adding, "[We're] a group that really is close and tight-knit."

While Schwimmer never discussed Perry's troubles with the media, he playfully poked fun at him on lighter topics. In the wake of teasing the HBO "Friends" reunion on BBC's "The One Show," Schwimmer took the opportunity to tease his castmate instead. "Honestly, I really wish I could confirm or deny. I can't. There's nothing official to report, unfortunately", he said, quipping, "Maybe Matthew Perry is pregnant." Although Perry is no longer with us, we can only hope for more insights into their iconic friendship in the future.