On 29 October 2023, the world lost the greenest flag, Matthew Perry. The audience of the “Friends” sitcom is devastated and is praying for the lost soul. Amid these prayers, the beautiful lady Lauran joined the lovers.
It brought us to days when Perry and Graham were linked with each other, making a whirlwind of rumors. Did Friends’ iconic Matthew Perry and Gilmore Girls’ beloved Lauren Graham date each other?
In 2003, both stars were linked with each other, and fans were speculating a possible dating scenario. However, a few months later, the rumors died down, and Perry was single again. Even though the couple never acknowledged the rumors, Lauran mentioned that the couple ‘almost dated each other.’ She further shared that the two were flirting with each other when they decided to stay as close friends. Hence, the rumors were claimed as fan speculation.
Did Matthew Perry and Gilmore Girls’ beloved Lauren Graham Date Each Other?
Stories of dating in the entertainment industry have their charm, and they almost appear like a fairy tale or a dream plot. For instance, the good boy of Hollywood Pete Davidson, is under scrutiny for a new lady love, appearing like a prince. While the dashing Tom Cruise is wrapped in dating rumors with Hayley Atwell, a dramatic love scene.
In this sequence of love stories, we have a sweet yet short romance tale to share between Matthew Perry and Lauren Graham. Perry is known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends.” At the same time, Lauren for her portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore on The WB/CW television series Gilmore Girls.
It was 2003 when both were wrapped up in sizzling dating rumors. At that time, both stars were enjoying thriving careers in the world of entertainment. However, after a few months, things went back to where it was. Perry suddenly became single, but both were still friends.
Soon after 5 years of dating rumors, Perry and Graham were cast for the indie movie “Birds of America.” The on-screen chemistry was killing. However, this time, there was no off-screen spark. Then, the duo also co-starred in the sitcom “The Odd Couple,” where Lauren Graham portrayed Gaby, Perry’s ex-wife.
Once, Matthew also showed his appreciation for his co-star, saying, “She’s one of my favorite people.” However, it was interpreted as the joy of working and collaborating with a close friend. Even though the pair never addressed their dating rumors, Lauren did drop a few hints here and there.
In her book, “Talking as Fast as I Can,” she mentioned that there was an undeniable pull between them both when they crossed paths at an event. Both flirted with each other. However, their interactions never escalated into a full-fledged romance, and they remained close friends.
Furthermore, in an interview with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” she commented on the relationship with Perry, saying,
“The friend who I almost but never exactly dated.”
Later on, Perry was linked with professional volleyball player Rachel Dunn, whom he dated for 2 years. There seemed to be no “bad blood” between the two charming actors, but fans surely wanted them to date. However, the gossip of their romantic collision was proved as mere fan speculations.
In the end, our team would like to extend our deep condolences to Matthew’s family, friends, and fans. May his soul rest in peace!
The alleged romance between Matthew Perry and Lauren Graham remains a subject of curiosity and intrigue. What are your thoughts on their short-lived romance?
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