At 58 years old, Matt LeBlanc is living proof that you can be one of the most famous actors on the planet, pocket $85 million, and still choose a quiet life on a California ranch over endless red carpets. Best known as Joey Tribbiani on Friends, the man with the legendary “How you doin’?” line has turned “doing nothing” into an art form — and fans love him even more for it.
Quick Facts About Matt LeBlanc
Age: 58 (born July 25, 1967)
Height: 5 ft 9½ in (177 cm)
Weight: approx. 170 lbs (77 kg)
Net Worth: $85 million
Marital Status: Divorced (previously married to Melissa McKnight 2003–2006)
Current Relationship Status: Single (split from Aurora Mulligan in 2022)
Annual Income from Friends royalties alone: estimated $10–20 million
From $11 in His Pocket to $85 Million – The Real Money Story
Before Friends, Matt arrived in Los Angeles with exactly eleven dollars and a dream. Ten years later he was earning $1 million per episode alongside the rest of the cast. Even in 2025, Friends still pulls in over a billion dollars a year in syndication and streaming — and the six stars split 2% of that pie. That’s why LeBlanc casually admits he can “do nothing for the rest of my life and be just fine.”
Why Matt LeBlanc Disappeared After Friends (and Why It Was the Smartest Move)
After the Joey spin-off ended in 2006, Matt famously took a five-year break from acting. Most stars panic when the phone stops ringing — LeBlanc built furniture, rode motorcycles, and focused on his daughter Marina, who had been diagnosed with a rare brain condition as a baby. When he returned with the brilliant Showtime series Episodes (playing an exaggerated version of himself), he won a Golden Globe and reminded everyone he’s far more than just Joey.
Love Life & Dating History: Married Once, Single at 58
Matt has only been married once — to British model Melissa McKnight from 2003 to 2006. They share daughter Marina Pearl (born 2004). After the divorce he dated his Joey co-star Andrea Anders for almost nine years, then Top Gear producer Aurora Mulligan (17 years younger) from 2016 to 2022. Since that break-up he’s been happily single, telling friends he’s “not looking” and enjoying life with his dogs and classic cars.
Complete Matt LeBlanc Biography Timeline
| Born | July 25, 1967 – Newton, Massachusetts |
| Height | 5 ft 9½ in (177 cm) |
| Parents | Patricia (Italian-American) & Paul LeBlanc (French-Canadian) |
| First Commercial | 1987 – Heinz Ketchup |
| First TV Series | 1988–1989 – TV 101 |
| Breakout Role | 1994–2004 – Joey Tribbiani in Friends |
| Friends Salary (final seasons) | $1 million per episode |
| Married Melissa McKnight | May 2003 |
| Daughter Marina born | February 8, 2004 |
| Divorced | October 2006 |
| Joey spin-off | 2004–2006 |
| Acting hiatus | 2006–2011 |
| Golden Globe Win | 2012 – Best Actor in Episodes |
| Top Gear co-host | 2016–2019 |
| Man with a Plan | 2016–2020 (earned ~$300k per episode) |
| Dated Aurora Mulligan | 2016–2022 |
| Friends: The Reunion | 2021 (paid $2.5 million) |
| Tribute to Matthew Perry | October 2023 – emotional Instagram post |
| Full Joey series released on YouTube | November 2025 – massive nostalgia wave |
| Current Status 2025 | Single, 58, $85 million net worth, happily “doing nothing” |
The “Doing Nothing” Is the Ultimate Flex
In a world obsessed with hustle culture, Matt’s viral answer — “My perfect day is doing absolutely nothing, and I’ve gotten really good at it” — has become a mantra for millions. He spends his days on his 1,000-acre ranch, tinkering with vintage Porsches, riding dirt bikes, and being present for his now 21-year-old daughter. As he told a reporter in 2023 after Matthew Perry’s passing: “I realized life’s too short for things that don’t matter.”
Where to Follow Matt LeBlanc Today
- Instagram: @mleblanc (rare but gold posts)
- Wikipedia: Matt LeBlanc – Full Biography
- Watch Episodes on Showtime or Paramount+
- All 46 episodes of Joey are now free on the official Friends YouTube channel
Matt LeBlanc didn’t just play America’s favorite roommate — he became the blueprint for aging gracefully, staying rich, and still being the coolest guy in the room without trying. Here’s to many more years of expertly doing nothing.
