
The BAFTAs ceremony on Sunday faced online backlash due to the inadvertent omission of Matthew Perry from the In Memoriam segment. The beloved actor, known for his role in “Friends” and his work in movies like “17 Again” and “The Whole Nine Yards,” passed away in October 2023 at the age of 54.
After fans expressed their disappointment on social media over the Academy's oversight, BAFTA responded by assuring that Perry would be recognized in the TV Awards ceremony later in the year. They also directed viewers to an online tribute dedicated to the late actor.