Matt LeBlanc Spotted Publicly for First Time in a Decade, Days Before Matthew Perry's Death Anniversary
MATTHEW PERRY'S FRIEND TURNS TO DARK SIDE: MATT LEBLANC SAWING OFF FROM HOLLYWOOD, BUYS CAR DEALERSHIP
The usually reclusive Matt LeBlanc was spotted on a rare public outing with his 21-year-old daughter Marina this week, just days before the somber two-year anniversary of the passing of his beloved Friends co-star Matthew Perry. The once-beloved Joey Tribbiani star was seen sporting greying hair and a beard as he strolled through the LA neighborhood of Sherman Oaks in a low-key getup, marking only the second time this year that he's been seen in public.
Sources close to LeBlanc reveal that the 58-year-old has been keeping a low profile since leaving Hollywood behind to pursue his new passion - running RPM Motorcars, a high-end car dealership. Insiders claim that LeBlanc, who has been part-owner of the business since October 2020, is "thrilled" with his decision to leave the spotlight and focus on his new venture.
The dealership, which offers "high quality, exotic, luxury, and sport cars for everyone," according to its website, has been a hit among LA's elite. LeBlanc's own $149,000 black Mercedes G-Wagon was spotted parked outside the lot, giving fans a glimpse into the star's new lavish lifestyle.
LeBlanc's decision to ditch Hollywood comes as no surprise to those who know him best. Sources close to the actor reveal that he has been feeling burnt out from his years of playing Joey Tribbiani on Friends and has been looking for a change of pace. "He was tired of being typecast and wanted to do something more meaningful," an insider spills.
The actor's recent absence from the spotlight has left fans wondering what happened to the charming leading man who once stole hearts as Dr. Adam Burns on CBS series Man with a Plan. However, sources claim that LeBlanc is simply taking a break and will return to acting eventually.
Meanwhile, his Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow recently revealed some juicy gossip about the cast's reunion dinner back in 2021. The actress, who played the lovable Phoebe Buffay on the hit show, admitted that the cast only met up once in the 17 years between the series' end and their highly-anticipated reunion special.
"We'd only had dinner, the six of us, once before since the show ended," Kudrow shared on The Dinner's on Me podcast hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson. "Just us at someone’s house and [we] had dinner, and like, didn’t miss a beat." The revelation has left fans speculating about what really went down behind the scenes during the cast's long hiatus.
As for LeBlanc, it seems that he's found a new passion in life - luxury cars. And judging by his latest public appearance, it looks like he's trading in his iconic Friends fame for a quieter life as a car dealer. But don't worry, folks, we're sure we'll see him back on our screens soon enough.
THE SCHOLARLYNOTE.COM EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
TheScholarlyNote.com has obtained exclusive photos of Matt LeBlanc hard at work on the lot of RPM Motorcars, giving fans a glimpse into his new life as a car dealer. Check out the photos below:
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A TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW PERRY
As the Friends cast remembers their beloved co-star Matthew Perry, who tragically passed away two years ago, we can't help but wonder what could have been. Perry's iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing will forever be etched in our memories, and his absence is still deeply felt by fans around the world.
Rest in peace, Matty.
