After finding success on one of TV’s most successful comedies ever, Matt LeBlanc appears to be enjoying his life outside the spotlight.
Earlier this month, the Friends alum made headlines after he was photographed with his daughter, Marina LeBlanc, 21, in Camarillo, California.
For the rare outing, Matt, 58, wore a red Ducati long-sleeve shirt with jeans and a baseball cap. As for his daughter — whom he shares with ex-wife Melissa McKnight — she opted for a white tank top and denim jeans.
It’s a rare sighting for Matt, who was last spotted in August attending Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
On September 22, 1994, TV audiences got six new pals with the cast of the hit NBC series Friends. Now, decades later, we’ve watched Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller) take on numerous other roles through the years. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Please […]
After playing Joey Tribbiani on NBC’s Friends from 1994 to 2004, LeBlanc quickly landed another gig with the spinoff sequel, Joey.
His last major TV role was in CBS’ Man With a Plan, which ran for four seasons between 2016 and 2020.
Although it’s been more than two decades since Friends aired a new episode, LeBlanc has remained friendly with the cast.
Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox Courtesy of Courteney Cox/Instagram
In July, Courteney Cox celebrated Lisa Kudrow’s birthday by sharing a photo with her close friend and LeBlanc.
David Schwimmer also gave a glimpse into his friendship with LeBlanc during a January appearance on Good Morning America.
“LeBlanc and I are pretty close, even though I live in New York and he’s in L.A. What’s fun is we’ve got the kind of friendship where we may not talk for months, but out of nowhere, he’ll send me a message with a clip from the show,” he explained. “It’s always funny to relive something we shot, what, 25 years ago or more? So he sent me something a couple of days ago that totally surprised me. I genuinely forgot what we’ve shot, but it’s a moment where he just rips my shirt off.”
Instead of being active on social media or attending red carpets, LeBlanc tries to keep his personal life on the private side.
Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Gary Null / Warner Brothers / courtesy Everett Collection
In November 2023, however, LeBlanc shared a rare post via Instagram when he mourned the death of his longtime Friends costar Matthew Perry.
“It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” he shared via Instagram at the time. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you, and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me.”
LeBlanc has been open about his plans to enjoy a quieter life outside of Hollywood.
During a 2017 appearance on Conan, the actor said he would like to retire as soon as possible.
Friends premiered on NBC in September 1994, introducing viewers to six characters who would quickly become fans’ lifelong pals. The comedy, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, has become a multigenerational hit. Creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman managed to make everyday life in New York City relatable to the masses through […]
“I would like to retire earlier than later because I think I would like to do not a f***ing thing, that’s what I would like to do,” he told host Conan O’Brien. “Just nothing, absolutely nothing, zero.”
When asked if he had a vision for what those days would look like, LeBlanc joked that every day could be different.
“Sleep as long as you want, or get up early — if you want,” he said. “It’s just not having to go somewhere or someone else telling you what you have to do. Maybe you go to the gym, or not go to the gym. Maybe you have nine cups of coffee, or none.”
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