Was there more to Chandler Bing than met the eye, a hidden depth intertwined with the real-life drama of Hollywood? The relationship between Matthew Perry and Jamie Tarses, a titan of television, reveals a fascinating chapter in both their lives, blurring the lines between sitcom stardom and the cutthroat world of network executives.
Matthew Perry's memoir offered a poignant glimpse into his past romance with the late Jamie Tarses, an NBC producer who later became the first woman to head a major network entertainment division at ABC. Their connection, more than just a fleeting romance, was interwoven with the very fabric of "Friends," the show that catapulted Perry to global fame. Perry and Tarses initially crossed paths in 1994, a meeting that Perry would later describe as encountering the "most magical, beautiful, and smart" woman. At that time, Tarses was married to DreamWorks SKG television executive Dan McDermott, a union that ended in divorce in 1996. It was after this divorce that the friendship between Jamie and Matthew evolved into a romantic relationship. This development added another layer of complexity to their history, considering Jamie's pivotal role in the development of "Friends."
| Jamie Tarses: Biographical and Professional Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sara James Tarses |
| Date of Birth | March 16, 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death | February 1, 2021 |
| Cause of Death | Complications from a cardiac event |
| Occupation | Television Producer, Casting Director, and Executive |
| Education | Williamstown, Massachusetts Williams College. |
| Parents | Jay Tarses (Father), Rachel Tarses (Mother) |
| Siblings | Matt Tarses |
| Marital Status | Divorced from Dan McDermott (Married in 1993) |
| Children | Wyatt Aubrey, Sloane Aubrey (with partner Paddy Aubrey) |
| Notable Relationships | Matthew Perry, Robert Morton |
| Career Highlights | |
| NBC Producer | Played a role in the development of "Friends" |
| President of NBC Entertainment | The youngest person to be president of a major television network. |
| President of ABC Entertainment | First woman to hold the position at a major network. |
| Production Company | Founded FanFare Productions |
| Notable Works | |
| Television Series | "The Mysterious Benedict Society" (2021), "Primeval" (2007), "My Boys" (2006), "Sports Night", "Mad About You" and "NewsRadio" |
| External Links | |
| Wikipedia | Jamie Tarses Wikipedia Page |
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