Fans Greet ‘Friends’ Star with Heartfelt Birthday Wishes Online originally appeared on Parade.
Fans around the world are celebrating the birthday of beloved Friends star Matt LeBlanc, best known for his iconic role as Joey Tribbiani.
The official Friends Instagram account shared a birthday tribute to the actor Friday and posted a clip from Season 10, Episode 5, “The One Where Rachel’s Sister Babysits,” where Joey (LeBlanc) is asking Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) to read over a letter of recommendation that he wrote for them.
As LeBlanc celebrates his 58th birthday, fans and the show’s social media continue to honor the enduring charm and humor that has made Joey a fan favorite for decades.
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Many fans took to social media to share their well-wishes, as well as their favorite memories, scenes and GIFs from the show.
“From a huge Joey fan: Happy Birthday Matt,” a fan commented. “Just wishing u the very best cuz u always deserve all the best 🎂❤️🤗.”
One posted a GIF of Joey turning 30 years old in the show, where he screams, “Why God, why!” before blowing out his candles, with the caption “happy b’day joey” on X.
“still got that handsome look,” a user wrote. “happy birthday matt leblanc.”
“‘Why? God why? We had a deal. Let the others grow old, not me,'” a fan commented, quoting the same scene from his 30th birthday in the show. “Happy birthday Matt leblanc ‘how you doing’ have a great birthday joey❤️.”
Another commented their well wishes, saying “Congratulations, friend. May God continue to bless your life and grant you good health and courage to face all the challenges that come your way. Best wishes!”
“Wish you a very happy birthday,” a user quote-tweeted. “Absolutely loved watching you on Friends.”
Following Friends, which aired for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, he starred in the spin-off series Joey and gained critical praise for his performance in the comedy Episodes, earning multiple Emmy nominations. More recently, he starred in the family sitcom Man with a Plan from 2016 to 2020, further cementing his place as a beloved figure in television comedy.
Fans can watch LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani and the rest of the Friends cast on HBO Max.
Fans Greet ‘Friends’ Star with Heartfelt Birthday Wishes Online first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
