Friends star Matt LeBlanc still mourns the tragic death of his former co-star and close pal Matthew Perry. In fact, since his untimely passing, LeBlanc claims he has changed a lot, and he owes a lot of it to his late friend.
Who would have thought that Matt LeBlanc was once dubbed the crankiest and meanest of the Friends gang? However, according to Matt, those days are long behind him. LeBlanc reveals that he is not the same man since his former co-star and close friend, Matthew Perry, died.
Matt LeBlanc claims he is turning over a new leaf. According to National Enquirer sources, the actor credits Matthew Perry for the changes he has made to his life. In the days of the Friends’ sitcom, Matt reveals that he preferred to keep some distance between himself and the rest of the show’s cast members.
However, since Matt Perry’s death in 2023, Matt LeBlanc has transformed, and his life is completely different.
Matthew Perry Tragedy Changed Matt LeBlanc’s Outlook On Life
Matt LeBlanc claims the life shift began for him following the 2021 Friends reunion special. reportedly began after the Friends reunion special aired four years ago. Despite reconnecting with his former catmates, Matt reveals it was the loss of Matthew Perry that sent him reeling into a deep reflection.
Sources close to the show reveal that during filming, Matt never appeared to fit in with the close-knit cast. Then, following LeBlanc’s decision to go against his former cast and move on with the solo Joey spin-off didn’t help.
LeBlanc claims that the failure of the show reportedly haunted him for decades, casting a shadow over him and making him hostile when fans brought up Friends. But after Matthew died, Matt became a different person. He is no longer bitter and has become more approachable. Matt says he is now “at peace with walking away from the franchise and not looking back.”
There’s a new openness to him that many never thought they’d see. These days, Matt is looking to redeem his career. He reportedly has a few Hollywood projects back in motion. The entertainment world loves a good comeback story, especially when it’s backed by real personal growth. Not to mention Leblanc’s Friends character Joe remains a beloved staple to 90s TV fans, and fans are pulling for him.
While it’s clear that Matt LeBlanc has softened around the edges since Matthew Perry’s tragic passing, time will tell if Matt LeBlanc’s softer side is here to stay. But one thing’s clear. Losing Matthew Perry changed a lot of people’s lives, in one way or another.
