A recent sighting of Matt LeBlanc has caused a stir among fans as the actor appears to have undergone significant weight gain. The unexpected transformation has ignited a flurry of comments and reactions on social media.
After remaining quiet for months, Matt LeBlanc, the adored “Friends” star, suddenly emerged from the shadows on Friday in Los Angeles.
The 57-year-old actor, best known for his iconic role as Joey Tribbiani, was spotted at a car showroom in the San Fernando Valley, and let’s just say… fans had thoughts.
LeBlanc looked quite laid-back, wearing dark jeans, sneakers, and a black T-shirt—a far cry from the days when his “How you doin’?” catchphrase would make hearts skip a beat. Finished off the ensemble with a navy baseball cap, he certainly embraced the understated style.
However, being the internet that it is, responses to his new look came in almost immediately. A admirer remarked cheekily, “Dad bod loaded 😍😍😍,” while another fan kept it simple, only saying “Dad bod.” Some fans hardly recognized him at all.
Still, not every response was lighthearted. A user wrote, “He’s Curvy and he likes it! 😡” in response to LeBlanc’s look, expressing alarm over his noticeable weight gain. Another person asked, “What happened to him, so obese?” in that moment.
Another person voiced concern, stating, “I hope he’s okay, he’s put on so much weight.” Some even suggested the actor might be “overeating.” Others conjectured that the actor’s seeming change could be related to his grief after the death of his close friend and “Friends” co-star, Matthew Perry.
One empathetic admirer said, “He has probably been grieving so hard,” and another said, “He must have been going through some rough times.” warmest wishes to him! 🙏🏼🙏����”
However, a lot of people still find Matt LeBlanc to be endearing. “Still handsome 😍,” said one fan, perfectly capturing the sentiment that Joey Tribbiani will always be the gorgeous man who won our hearts, regardless of the passage of time.
His infectious charm, silly swagger, and, of course, his insatiable appetite—which eventually came to define his character—brought him to our screens when he first appeared.
Fans also couldn’t get over his nearly spiritual bond with pizza. Joey’s passion for the best pizza in New York was so great that he made his own pizza masterpiece, “The Joey Special,” which is a dinner fit for a king because it includes two pies instead of just one.
As the show progressed, Joey’s infatuation with food became into a recurring gag, whether it was scarfing down a handful of chips to warm up before tackling a full Thanksgiving turkey or making lifelong friends with the pizza delivery boys.
As the show progressed, Joey’s infatuation with food became into a recurring gag, whether it was scarfing down a handful of chips to warm up before tackling a full Thanksgiving turkey or making lifelong friends with the pizza delivery boys.
Could Thanksgiving exist without turkey? What blasphemy! He accepts Monica’s challenge, in typical Joey fashion: consume the whole turkey in one sitting or consume none at all. Naturally, Joey steps up to the plate and completes it with the Tribbiani name flying high in pride.
Joey’s stomach prevails, despite Phoebe’s passionate defense of the animal’s beauty. Ultimately, Joey’s affection for food is unbounded, much like his passion for his pals, which is why his admirers like him.
