The actor Matt LeBlanc, who is best known for playing Joey on “Friends,” recently made a big comeback to the public at the age of 57. His most recent visit startled fans after years away from Hollywood, igniting a heated debate on social media. Thanks to his role as Joey Tribbiani on “Friends,” Matt LeBlanc became well-known and adored for his memorable catchphrases, endearing appearance, and comic timing. However, LeBlanc gradually vanished from view after the show.

See how he has changed over the years, from portraying the endearing Joey Tribbiani and getting through what he termed the lowest point of his life to his most recent unusual appearance that alarmed some social media users. In the mid-1990s, LeBlanc became well-known for playing Joey Tribbiani in the cult sitcom “Friends.” Following its 1994 debut, the program swiftly rose to fame and won over millions of fans worldwide.

Joey, played by LeBlanc, was a charming but struggling actor who was well-known for his trademark catchphrase, “How you doin’?” and his humorous timing. Joey was the epitome of a ladies’ man, possessing both beautiful looks and an innocent charm that won over fans right once. LeBlanc’s physical attributes, which included a sharp jawline, thick, dark hair, and a beaming smile, formed an important aspect of his character on screen. The actor’s easy charm and boyish innocence, which made Joey both appealing and sympathetic, drew numerous fans.

LeBlanc tried to carry on Joey Tribbiani’s story with the spin-off series “Joey” following the conclusion of “Friends” in 2004. The show had trouble getting off the ground even though it tried to capture the same charm that made “Friends” a phenomenon. “Joey,” which ran from 2004 to 2006, was terminated after just two seasons because of low viewership and little critical praise. LeBlanc experienced personal difficulties during this time, which added to the difficulty of the situation. He was going through a difficult divorce, and he was stressed out from having to maintain the program in the midst of his personal problems.

“I do not know if my marriage was doomed anyway,” the actor admitted. His little daughter’s medical diagnosis during this time added to his already heavy emotional load. Regretfully, the difficulties did not stop there. When a nanny sold a story about the actor’s daughter’s illness to the media, the actor also had to deal with betrayal from inside his own group.

During this moment, which LeBlanc called one of the lowest points of his life, he struggled to balance his responsibilities as a parent with his desire to see “Joey” succeed. The actor often found himself struggling to be funny on set while his mind was preoccupied with concerns about his daughter’s health and the chaos in his personal life.

Despite these challenges, LeBlanc persevered, reflecting later on how these experiences shaped him. “But I got through it. Don’t they say, ‘What doesn’t kill us, only makes us stronger?'” he shared.