Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death.

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction

It is the first death anniversary of Matthew Perry. Paying tribute to the late Friends star, it is crucial to know how he wanted to leave a mark on this world, per his words that he stated back in the year 2022. 

In an interview that had taken place a year before his death, the actor from Fools Rush In dived into an inspiring and intriguing conversation with the host of the Q with Tom Power podcast. 

While the star had made a presence on the podcast to promote his memoir  Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, he was asked what legacy he would like to leave behind when he passes away. 

“I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, and was a seeker,” Matthew Perry expressed. 

During the conversation that took place at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto at the time, the 17 Again star had even mentioned that he would like to be remembered as someone who helps people. 

Talking to Tom Power, Perry then even added that in a situation where “an alcoholic or drug addict comes up to me and says, ‘Will you help me?’” I would like to say yes and offer him or her his aid. 

It wasn’t the ever-loved and highly acclaimed comedy sitcom Friends that was the first thing that Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for, but his helpful nature and his attitude to bring a change in this world.

In a cover story of PEOPLE, that was published back in October 2022, the actor mentioned the things he credits himself for, of which “caring about others, for never giving up. Helping people as much as I do” were a few.

Nick Cannon is getting candid about the insecurities he faced while married to his ex-wife Mariah Carey. Appearing on the Ray Daniels Presents podcast on Thursday, October 24, the actor, 44, opened up about his split from the singer, 55, and shared that he questioned his own identity during their six-year relationship from 2008 to 2014.

While admitting that he didn’t really care what people thought of his and Carey’s relationship, Cannon said the stark difference between his fame and hers began to affect him, leading him to question, “Who am I?”

“I got married in my 20s, you know what I mean? To the biggest star in the world,” he explained. “My trajectory was here,” he said, gesturing downwards, “and then hers—she’s already in a different stratosphere.”

According to Cannon, he struggled to establish his own identity outside of their relationship. “I would lay up at night thinking, like, ‘Is this who I am? Am I Mariah’s man? Is that what my life is supposed to be?’” Cannon expressed how he felt before adding, “There’s nothing wrong with it.”

He noted that things worsened when they had their twins, Moroccan and Monroe, in April 2011. He confessed that while he carried their kids’ diaper bag and stood in the corner while Carey rocked being an alpha, he struggled with his masculinity and the power hierarchy in their family. “I guess she needs a dude like that. I’m just not that dude,” Cannon added.