Matt LeBlanc will turn 57 on July 25, 2024, and his former Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston marked the occasion by wishing him a happy birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. In her Instagram Story, Aniston wished LeBlanc a happy birthday in a way that made fans of the sitcom smile. She jokingly wrote, “I hope you’re not doing anything special today. Love you!” she wrote alongside a previously shared reel.
Jennifer Aniston’s nostalgic post leaves fans delighted
During the show’s ten-year run on the air from 1994 to 2004, the Friends cast, which included Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc, developed a close bond.
Their on-screen chemistry translated into a real-life friendship that grew even stronger over time. Aniston’s birthday wish to LeBlanc is just one example of how the cast stays connected, often sharing glimpses of their long-standing friendship with fans.
Aniston’s Instagram Story wasn’t the only time she shared a throwback photo of Matt LeBlanc. She recently shared an old interview clip of LeBlanc in which he showed a fun side of his personality. In the video, LeBlanc said that his “favorite thing in the world is to do nothing,” adding that he’s “so good at it” because it’s so simple.
Aniston agreed with the sentiment, captioning the video “same.” Fans immediately recognized the similarities between LeBlanc and the popular Friends character Joey Tribbiani, who is known for his cool, easy-going attitude.
The post was flooded with comments from fans who recalled Joey’s iconic moments from the show. One user, @danyajoedo, received more than 10,000 likes for a comment referencing Joey’s famous pickup line, “How you doin’?” Fans also recalled Joey’s love of food, his lovable lack of wit, and his close friendship with Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry).
Joey Tribbiani and Matt LeBlanc’s Legacy of Success
Matt LeBlanc’s performance as Joey Tribbiani made him a household name and earned him three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He reprised the role in the spin-off series Joey, and spent a total of twelve years as the lovable but dimwitted actor.
Though LeBlanc has found success in other projects, such as the critically acclaimed series Episodes and the sitcom Man with a Plan, his portrayal of Joey remains his most iconic.
In the episode, LeBlanc played a fictionalized version of himself, for which he received a Golden Globe Award and four more Emmy nominations. From 2016 to 2019, he co-hosted Top Gear, a popular British television show.
Despite these accomplishments, the character of Joey Tribbiani remains a fan favorite, with many fans noting similarities between LeBlanc and his on-screen persona.
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