A collection of personal items belonging to the late actor Matthew Perry will be auctioned to benefit a nonprofit focused on addiction [5].
The sale converts Perry's private possessions into funding for the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction [5]. This initiative continues the actor's public advocacy for recovery and support services.
Heritage Auctions will facilitate the sale of various memorabilia, including 26 original scripts from the television series "Friends" [1]. The auction catalog also features a personal letter from Perry's co-star Jennifer Aniston, fine-art pieces, and his collection of Batman-related items [2, 3].
Before the final sale, the items will be available for public display on May 18-19, 2026 [2]. This preview will take place at the Heritage Auctions showroom in Beverly Hills, California [2].
The formal auction is scheduled for June 5, 2026 [1]. While the preview occurs in California, the auction itself will be held in Dallas, Texas [2, 4].
Joseph Maddalena, a vice-president at Heritage Auctions, is overseeing the process [1]. The items represent a mix of Perry's professional legacy and his personal interests, ranging from his iconic role as Chandler Bing to his private art collection [2, 3].
“Proceeds will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, a nonprofit that works to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.”
The auction transforms celebrity memorabilia into a sustainable funding stream for public health advocacy. By linking high-value items from one of the most successful sitcoms in history to a foundation fighting addiction stigma, the estate leverages Perry's cultural impact to provide long-term financial support for recovery resources.
