Kristin Davis Shares She Was Set Up to Date Matthew Perry

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No one told Kristin Davis life was going to be this way.

During the peak popularity of “Friends” in the late ’90s, it transpired that the actress from “Sex and the City” was arranged on a date with Matthew Perry by a lawyer.

On my August 18th podcast, “Are You a Charlotte?”, I mentioned an experience that took place before I joined the series, “City”. To put it in perspective, it happened during a rather casual gathering at someone’s house, which was reminiscent of Melrose Place. It was a dinner party, and as you can imagine, it was incredibly laid-back.

Despite the gathering being attended by a number of individuals from Hollywood, the 60-year-old admitted that she can’t recall who else attended, aside from the mentioned lawyer and Matthew.

Kristin remarked about Matthew, the late actor, stating that he was delightful. She remembered a moment when he sat beside her, brimming with joy as he discussed his excitement and contentment while working on ‘Friends’,” (2023).

Although no romantic connection resulted from their interaction, the actress mentioned that Matthew’s enthusiasm for his profession inspired her to reassess her own professional path.

As an ardent admirer, I’ve been immersed in the world of Melrose, and let me tell you, it wasn’t exactly a blissful haven. With a staggering 15 series regulars gracing our screens, there was an undercurrent of tension and competitiveness that permeated the atmosphere. Each of us seemed to be constantly living on the edge, wondering if our time might be up, which made for a highly stressful environment.

In 1998, the popular TV show “Sex and the City” made its debut, featuring Kristin portraying Charlotte York alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Cattrall for six seasons. She later reprised her role in both the 2008 and 2010 films of “Sex and the City,” as well as in the series “And Just Like That,” which wrapped up earlier this month following three successful seasons.

Despite achieving significant fame and forging enduring friendships with her co-stars on “Sex and the City,” Kristin, known for past relationships with Alec Baldwin, Liev Schreiber, and Aaron Sorkin, feels that the HBO series may have negatively impacted her personal life in terms of dating.

She shared with People magazine in 2008 that she never expected to marry, and it seems her prediction held true. Growing up in the South, everyone seemed preoccupied with marriage, but her dream was to relocate to New York for a career in theater. In her 30s, she was fully immersed in Sex and the City, leaving her no room for matrimony.

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In two different films from the 1990s – “Too Young to Die?” in 1990 and “Kalifornia” in 1993 – they portrayed tragic lovers on screen. However, in reality, their relationship was pleasant and harmonious.

In February 1995, Pitt expressed to Vanity Fair that he still cherished the woman he dated to the 1992 Oscars, when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “Cape Fear”. He acknowledged her intelligence and enjoyed their time together. He described it as one of his best relationships ever, but admitted that there were issues, as love doesn’t always overcome challenges, as many people believe.

In simpler terms, it wasn’t just a fantasy of the Generation X era, but they genuinely ended the 20th century as a couple. According to stories, they were introduced by Gwyneth Paltrow, who was previously linked to Ben Affleck, Damon’s close friend. However, they parted ways in the year 2000.

Later on, Damon referred to Ryder as an exceptional woman in a 2004 interview with Playboy, whereas Ryder expressed to Black Book in 2009, “Matt is the most wonderful and kind-hearted person. I feel truly fortunate to have a good relationship with him.

At the 2003 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, there was an evident connection between Diaz and Timberlake. This was noteworthy given that they had been in a relationship for nearly four years, a bond strong enough to warrant a public statement when their romance concluded in 2007. Their parting was amicable, as stated in the announcement which emphasized their mutual ending, maintaining their friendship, and expressing ongoing affection and respect towards each other.

Kristin Davis, who is known for her role in Sex and the City, found enjoyment in dating Alec Baldwin during her time on the HBO series, despite the fact that the most meaningful relationship one can have is the one with oneself.

During an episode of the “Literally! With Rob Lowe” podcast in February 2025, Kristin clarified that the individual who had been a past romantic interest and lent him $5,000 was not, in fact, the multiple Emmy-winning person many had speculated.

Kristin stated that by the time she started dating Alec Baldwin, he was already quite wealthy to such an extent that she wouldn’t have had to loan him $5,000. She exclaimed, “Oh my God!” in disbelief.

In 2005, the star of “Scandal” graced the cover of “InStyle Weddings” magazine during her engagement with a well-known actor, but their relationship ended in 2007.

Madonna had never spoken about the rumor that she dated the rapper who died in 1996 at the age of 25, until 2015. During a conversation with Howard Stern, she clarified that during her heated discussion with David Letterman in 1994, she was actually dating Tupac, and this interaction had made her upset about life in general.

Following her divorce from Ryan Phillippe and prior to tying the knot with agent Jim Toth, Reese appeared alongside Jake in the 2007 thriller “Rendition,” and the two had a romantic relationship that lasted for several years.

Jake praised his ex by saying, “Many of the women I consider good friends or have been in a relationship with are similar to her – they are incredibly intelligent and strong individuals I’ve come across.

In her 2025 memoir titled “My Good Side”, the former star of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ revealed her past relationship with the actor from ‘Desperate Housewives’ during the mid-2000s.

She mentioned that we’d have dinner delivered at his place, where his parents were, too; then, when it was just the two of us, he would strum his guitar and sing sweet tunes such as ‘Hey There Delilah,’ a scene straight out of a dream. This man I’ve admired on screen for years seemed to be making my everyday life magical.

Back in 1997, I was fortunate enough to tie the knot with Livia Giuggioli, but our journey together ended in 2019. However, prior to this, I had a five-year romance with a remarkable woman named Tilly, which resulted in the birth of our son, William Joseph Firth, on September 20, 1990. Interestingly enough, my talented young self shares the screen with him in the movie “Bridget Jones’s Baby.

During that time, from 2003 to 2004, the winner of the U.S. Open was involved with an actress who gained fame in A Walk to Remember. However, their relationship didn’t blossom into a successful romance.

In 2018, during an interview with Howard Stern, Moore shared that he had shattered her heart. She explained that they both were young at the time, with her being 18 years old when they started dating.

It’s no secret by now that one of the longest-standing enigmas in music history is who truly inspired Morissette’s famous 1995 single, and the Full House star is among those often speculated to be the mystery person! However, Morissette disputed this claim in the 2021 documentary Jagged, but this revelation can be hard to accept.

In 2005, Reynolds expressed his fondness for his fiancée’s music to People magazine, mentioning that there can be some embarrassment when she enters a room while he’s grooving to her tunes, barefoot.

In 2007, the music ceased for the Canadian group, yet their separation, occurring four years into their union, was marked by a highly courteous manner.

It isn’t surprising that the star of “Mad Men” prefers humorous companions, given her past relationships. She was involved with both Jones and Sudeikis in 2010, and had a brief fling with Will Forte five years later.

In reality, the actors from Good Will Hunting also became a couple, yet they did not embark on a journey towards the horizon together.

In January 1998, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Damon shared that he is currently single. He had been in a romantic relationship with Minnie previously, but they are no longer together and have become close friends instead. Despite their past, he has deep affection for her, expressing that they care deeply for each other. However, it wasn’t meant to work out between them, so if it wasn’t meant to be, then it isn’t.

She expressed displeasure later, stating that it was unfortunate Matt appeared on “Oprah”. To her, it felt inappropriate and too public to reveal their breakup on such a global platform.

In the film set for “Excalibur” in 1981, these stars began meeting and eventually decided to share a home (as Neeson recalled, it was Mirren who taught him how to drive first). However, their relationship ended during the mid-1980s.

In a conversation with ET Canada in February 2023, Liam Neeson expressed his good fortune and gratitude for having spent around three to four years with that exceptional woman, stating, “She is truly extraordinary.

Finding love in Jurassic Park? What a meat cute.

The actors started dating following the production of the 1993 hit film, and Goldblum shared with The Chicago Tribune at that time, “I was captivated, I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time. I believe she’s an exceptional actress, and a truly remarkable individual. From the get-go, I was drawn in. However, after the movie, we discovered that we mutually admired each other.

In 1995, they became engaged, but unfortunately parted ways after two years. Fast forward to 2022, they made their first on-screen reunion since then, appearing together in the movie “Jurassic World: Dominion,” which is the sixth film in the franchise.

The actor from “The X-Files” was in a romantic relationship with the creator of “The Crown” from 2016 to 2020. In the same year, Anderson received an Emmy for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the popular Netflix series.

According to Arquette, the two dated while filming their 1995 Western Wild Bill.

During a Reddit AMA session in November 2015, an actor from the film “Clueless” admitted a previously unconfirmed rumor that he had once dated his co-star from the 1992 TV movie “Desperate Choices: To Save My Child.

He mentioned that she was his initial girlfriend who happened to be an actress. For quite some time, they were in a long-distance relationship, and he deeply admired her.

In 2015, it was first reported by TopMob News that a star from The Real Housewives of New York and an actor from Modern Family were in a relationship. However, by the next year, their romance came to an end.

For a number of years, an alumnus from Southland and an actor famously known for portraying Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show were in a relationship. However, they decided to part ways in the year 2013.

Prior to John Travolta’s rise to fame in 1987, the well-known bachelor had already established a relationship with Preston. In fact, they cohabited and owned a pet potbellied pig named Max. However, their relationship ended in 1989.

She indeed holds faith in the concept of life beyond romantic relationships. The renowned actress, who gained fame as a Top Gun star, was romantically involved with the iconic diva after her divorces from Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman during the ’80s.

Before he was Heidi Klum‘s ex, the “Kiss from a Rose” musician romanced a different supermodel.

The pair are said to have begun a romantic relationship after crossing paths during the production of the 2005 movie “Brick,” yet their connection lasted a mere half year.

The Dawson’s Creek alum and the Josie and the Pussycats star dated for about a year back in 2002.

Back in 1993, the charming actor from NCIS: LA and the beloved American actress, who was then a 17-year-old newcomer, started dating shortly after Witherspoon relocated to Los Angeles for the first time.

The man who currently portrays Iron Man for Marvel confessed that substance abuse, specifically alcohol and drugs, were the reasons behind the breakdown of his seven-year relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker from Sex and the City. In a 2008 interview with Parade, he said, “I had issues with drinking, and I struggled with drugs, which was contrary to who Sarah Jessica is. She made numerous attempts to help me. She was extremely frustrated when I didn’t address my problems.

Back in 2003, there were rumors of a brief romantic encounter between the former cast member of Friends and the actor from The Hangover. However, this fleeting romance didn’t make a significant impact on the Hollywood gossip scene and was more like a momentary spark than a lasting relationship.

In 2010, the actress from “2 Broke Girls” had a short-lived romance with her costar from “Thor.” They were noticeably affectionate while attending Comic-Con to publicize the Marvel film. However, their relationship ended by the time the movie was released the following year.

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