Following the end of Friends, Matt LeBlanc's life took quite the turn. He was appearing on his own spin-off, Joey, which ended up tanking quickly. In addition, his life behind the camera was changing drastically as well as when Friends came to an end, he ended his three-year marriage to Melissa McKnight.We'll take a look at how it all went down and what happened between the two, leading to the decision of divorce.
Matt LeBlanc Has Quite The Dating History Both During And After Friends
Matt LeBlanc's dating history dates back to the '80s when he was dating Teri Copley, who would later pose for Playboy. According to The Sun, he was also in a rumored relationship with Kate Hudson, one that caused a lot of controversy in the '90s given that she was only 17 at the time.
"In 1996, Matt LeBlanc and Golden Globe winner, Kate Hudson, were rumored to be dating, while she was only 17 at the time. The two were snapped snogging in a scandalous article."
In terms of others romances, Matt LeBlanc did admit to crushing on Jennifer Aniston during the earlier part of Friends. However, nothing would ever take place between the two, as far as we know. David Schwimmer would also admit to crushing on Jen as well. Unfortunately for LeBlanc, Aniston did reveal to having feelings towards David as well during the early portion of the show.
LeBlanc would inch towards the family life during the early part of the 2000s. However, alongside Melissa McKnight, things would not work out.
LeBlanc's Early 2000s Divorce Was One Ex-Wife Melissa McKnight Was Not Expecting
LeBlanc was introduced to Melissa McKnight in 1997 for the first time. They made it official in 2003 and would have a daughter together, Marina Pearl LeBlanc. They married in 2003 after being engaged for five-years, the wedding was an intimate one, with 75-guest which included his Friends co-stars.
Just three years later in 2006, the couple decided to split, according to People it was a divorce Melissa McKnight did not anticipate.
“It was very sudden,” McKnight’s longtime friend Kelly Phillips told PEOPLE at the time. “She was absolutely blindsided by what transpired.”
Citing “irreconcilable differences,” LeBlanc filed for divorce in March. “The dissolution is amicable,” his publicist Joe Libonati said in a statement. “They remain devoted parents and friends.”
People would also release the settlement between both sides, with LeBlanc paying child support monthly. "LeBlanc and McKnight will share joint and legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Marina (who has suffered from a brain disorder). LeBlanc will provide $15,000 a month for child support until Marina turns 18. He will also cover 100 percent of her medical and nanny costs and school tuition."
It wasn't meant to be for the marriage, and it seems like LeBlanc might be single these days, following another separation.
Matt LeBlanc Recently Ended His Relationship To Aurora Mulligan
Matt LeBlanc's most recent links came alongside Top Gear producer Aurora Mulligan. Despite a noticeable age gap, the two were hitting it off.
In early 2022, it was reported by the Daily Mail that not only did they end things, but it was said that the relationship ended a year ago.
A source stated alongside The Sun that the distance between the two was a major reason for the split. "But when he announced he was leaving Top Gear and took on other work, it was hard for them. He’s mainly based out of LA and was travelling a lot while Aurora was working in the UK."
"'He and Aurora fell for each on Top Gear and although there was a pretty big age gap they were a really great match."
At the age of 54, it is said that LeBlanc is having fun these days and keeping a low profile when it comes to his romantic life. Maybe Joey will find love after all one day!