Matt LeBlanc is without a doubt one of the most loved Hollywood actors! The star is most famously known for playing Joey Tribbiani in the hit television series, "Friends". While he gained international fame and success on the decade-long show, Matt LeBlanc wasn't always this lucky when it came to the entertainment industry. Despite starting his acting career off in the late 80s, LeBlanc didn't get his big break until 1994!
Prior to joining the cast of "Friends", LeBlanc has appeared on a number of sitcoms including "Top Of The Heap" and "Vinny & Bobby", however, after having left home to live in New York City while struggling to find work, LeBlanc was left with just $11! Despite being ready to throw it all away and move back home, Matt scored his role on "Friends" and his life changed forever. Here is how much the actor is worth today!
A True Rags To Riches Story
Matt LeBlanc has had quite a career! The actor made a name for himself after portraying Joey Tribbiani and on the hit sitcom, "Friends". While nobody could have expected the show to do as well as it did, it exceeded everyone's expectations and is now regarded as a television classic. Cast members, which include Matt, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, and David Schwimmer, we're all making $1 million per episode for the final two seasons, but things certainly didn't start off that way.
Despite Matt LeBlanc being worth a whopping $80 million today, he wasn't always this rich! The star began his acting and modeling career in New York City in the late 80s after moving to the city with next to nothing. While he may have landed gigs on "Top Of The Heap" and "Vinny & Bobby", the actor struggled to find permanent work and make a name for himself in the industry.
At one point, Matt only had $11 to his name, that is until he landed the role of a lifetime. The actor was ready to pack up and leave the city for good, however, he received some news that would change his life forever. LeBlanc was offered the role of Joey Tribbiani and was making $75,000 for the first three seasons of the show.
According to Matt himself, the actor purchased a hot dinner after receiving his first paycheck. Although he was making decent money, LeBlanc and the remainder of the cast would soon be making six-figure salaries as of the shows fifth season, only to find themselves making an incredible $1 million per episode come the final two seasons. While LeBlanc made millions on the show, it is estimated that the entire cast makes on average $19 million in royalties, which include Warner Bros. deal with Netflix. It is certainly safe to say that Matt LeBlanc is doing quite alright nowadays!