Matthew Perry’s death at 54 is still weighing heavily on numerous fans who enjoyed his work as well as a number of the countless actors he worked with over the years. When it comes to the latter group, many have been taking the time to share their memories of him. A sum of them remembered Perry not only for his sharp sense of humor but also for his kindness. Sarah Paulson added to the chorus of praise for the late comedian and gave fans an idea of his generosity through a story she told. Paulson worked with him on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which was a gig the actress said she needed “desperately” at the time. And as it turns out, Perry showed up for her in a big (and very sweet) way when it came to the audition process.
Today, Sarah Paulson is arguably one of the most accomplished actors working in the entertainment industry. She’s been consistently booked and busy with movies and TV shows and, thanks to the latter, she has a Primetime Emmy. Ahead of that though, she was apparently in need of work around the time Studio 60 was coming together. Paulson mentioned that on The View, when she was asked how she’d remember Matthew Perry. She said that she’d remember him as a “generous” person, before explaining how he helped her prepare for her audition:
