Actor Matthew Perry earned $20 million a year in 'Friends' residuals: Report

'Friends' actor Matthew Perry reportedly earned $20 million a year in syndication income. NBC News reported there are 3 possibilities- first, SAG-AFTRA has contracts allowing members to list beneficiaries. Perry may have named people here. Second, Perry may have named a trust as beneficiary. Third, Perry may not have named any beneficiary, allowing state law to determine his estate plan.