Following the death of his long-time friend and teammate Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc has decided to turn an important page in his life by ending his acting career. A choice motivated by personal reasons.
Matt LeBlanc: a silent departure
After the death of Matthew Perry, his famous partner in the series FriendsMatt LeBlanc has made a decision that seems definitive: that of withdrawing from the world of cinema and television. Known for his iconic role of Joey Tribbiani, the 57-year-old actor would have decided to “ rethink your life » and to concentrate on more personal aspects of his existence. Since announcing his retirement, the actor has rarely been seen in public.
A source close to Matt LeBlanc told DailyMail that the actor was still very affected by the death of Matthew Perry. This same source explains: “ He misses an important part of his life and a good friend. It made him rethink his life. He wants to pursue other interests because that's what's important to him right now. »
A retreat inspired by Jack Nicholson and Rick Moranis
Acquaintances of Matt LeBlanc confirm that he chose to retire from the Hollywood scene in absolute discretion: “ He is financially stable and doesn't really want to be in the spotlight anymore. He studied how Rick Moranis and Jack Nicholson left the industry. They simply stopped and chose to enjoy life. Matt also wants to live a quieter existence. »
His latest notable projects include the series Man with a
Plan broadcast between 2016 and 2020. He also had a notable stint as presenter of the automobile show Top
Gear between 2016 and 2019. These professional commitments did not, however, have the same resonance as Friendswhich remains one of the most popular series in the world to this day.
Freinds: a family even in real life!
After the death of Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc was the first to see him paid tribute. He notably published this poignant message on Instagram: “ Matthew. It is with a heavy heart that I bid you farewell. The times we spent together are some of my favorites in my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and count you among my friends. ».
Obviously very touched by this terrible news, the actor can count on the unwavering support of Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel Green, as well as Courteney Cox, aka Monica Geller. The two actresses now ensure that they maintain the link with him and ensure that he does not find himself isolated during this difficult period.
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