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“He was never dumb”: Matt LeBlanc Set the Record Straight About One Misconception FRIENDS Fans Had About Joey Tribbiani - FandomWire
2023/10/17

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FRIENDS will forever hold a special place in popular culture as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Each character in the Warner Bros. Studios series played a crucial role, including the hilarious Joey Tribbiani, portrayed by the talented Matt LeBlanc. Although often considered the stereotypical dumb jock, the 56-year-old star of "Ed" has shed light on the complexity and finesse of Joey's persona.

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The show's success can be attributed to the portrayal of characters who were uniquely different yet compatible.

While LeBlanc received three Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on FRIENDS, he disagreed with the viewers' perception of Joey as dumb. According to him, Joey was not unintelligent, but rather possessed his own unique stream of logic. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, LeBlanc discussed Joey's appeal and the misconceptions surrounding his character.

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He believed that Joey was the kind of guy everyone wanted to be friends with, loved by both men and women.

LeBlanc described Joey as always being "just incorrect" and having his own parallel-universe logic. He expressed his dislike for the idea of a FRIENDS comeback, as he felt it would fundamentally change the nature of the show. For him, the essence of the series was the time before their lives truly began, where they relied on each other for emotional support.

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LeBlanc also shared an unusual incident that occurred during the height of FRIENDS mania in the 1990s. In a pre-recorded interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he revealed that he once saw a live shot of his own house being filmed on the news.

It was part of a split-screen display showing the houses of each cast member. While initially shocked, LeBlanc used the opportunity to inspect his own home and noticed that he needed a new roof.

He fetched a ladder and proceeded to fix it himself. Despite FRIENDS ending 19 years ago, it continues to captivate audiences and remains relevant in today's era of binge-watching. LeBlanc even reprised his role in the short-lived spin-off series, Joey. The enduring appeal of the show can be attributed to its relatability and the ability to discover and enjoy the ten seasons of Monica, Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, and Chandler's adventures. FRIENDS can be streamed on platforms such as Max, TBS, and FuboTV, ensuring that new audiences continue to fall in love with the classic sitcom.

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