Apart from Matthew Perry, another Friends star, Matt LeBlanc once revealed why it was difficult for him to watch himself on the show.

Not Only Matthew Perry but Also Matt Leblanc Found It Hard to Watch Himself in ‘Friends’, but for a Totally Different Reason

How exemplary it is that a show that ended 19 years back is still the comfort
show for uncountable fans. We are talking about none other than the ’90s classic
sitcom, Friends. Even though the show ended in 2004, fans still revisit the
series to find warmth and peace. While the show is a gigantic hit, Matthew Perry
admitted never watching the show. However, his co-star, Matt LeBlanc, also once
talked about how he found it difficult to watch himself in the sitcom.

Matt Leblanc portrayed the fan-favorite character of Joey Tribbiani. Joey is an
aspiring actor who has Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry, as his best
friend. While Perry has a reason for not seeing himself on the screen, LeBlanc
also once opened up about his difficulty in revisiting the show.


WHY DID MATT LEBLANC FIND IT HARD TO REWATCH FRIENDS?

The remarkable sitcom is home for fans because they believe no matter what, this
group of friends will always be there for them. However, the 56-year-old actor
could not rewatch it. When the Man with a Plan star appeared on The Tonight Show
with Jimmy Fallon in 2019, he talked about his feelings for his character. While
celebrating the sitcom’s return on Netflix, LeBlanc revealed he had been having
a hard time watching the show those days. The reason was, “It makes me feel like
I’m 100 years old,” as the American actor admitted.



When the Episodes actor appeared on The Tonight Show, Friends had already
completed 15 years of its end. Since then, LeBlanc has achieved a lot and has
grown as well. However, remembering those days, he revealed they really had fun
making the show. Well, as much as the actors had fun making it, fans are having
more fun watching it again and again.

ALSO READ: 16 Years After ‘Friends’’ End, Star Lisa Kudrow Had This to Say About
Hardships Following Its Success
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After Friends ended, LeBlanc also got a spin-off series called Joey. The
aftermath of Joey Tribbiani’s life was the focus of the spin-off, something that
upset his co-stars
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-after-18-long-years-matthew-perry-finally-shed-light-on-his-feud-with-on-screen-best-friend-matt-leblanc-in-his-memoir/],
as Perry had mentioned in his book. However, they all resolved their issues and
remained close as before. But if LeBlanc had this hilarious issue watching the
show, why did Matthew Perry never even watch it?


MATTHEW PERRY NEVER WATCHED HIMSELF ON THE ICONIC SITCOM

Chandler Bing was and still is close to fans’ hearts. However, the actor who
portrayed the memorable character openly admitted he had never watched the show,
which made him one of the biggest stars. The only reason was he could tell which
drug he was using with the changing appearance of his character on the big
screen.



Matthew Perry has had a heart-wrenching struggle with his addiction and
alcoholism. He talked about it in detail in his book, Friends, Lovers, and a Big
Terrible Thing. Although the 17 Again actor has recovered from his addiction, he
still cannot watch himself as Chandler Bing.

ALSO READ: Matthew Perry Wrote the Memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible
Thing, for This Specific Reason
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-matthew-perry-wrote-the-memoir-friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing-for-this-specific-reason/]

While these two actors have different stories for not being able to watch the
show, die-hard fans of the show can not stop watching it. Are you also one of
them? What do you think about Matt Leblanc’s reason for not watching the show?
Tell us in the comments below.

Neha Chande

Comment

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<p>How exemplary it is that a show that ended 19 years back is still the comfort show for uncountable fans. We are talking about none other than the &#8217;90s classic sitcom, <em>Friends</em>. Even though the show ended in 2004, fans still revisit the series to find warmth and peace. While the show is a gigantic hit, Matthew Perry admitted never watching the show. However, his co-star, <strong>Matt LeBlanc, also once talked about how he found it difficult to watch himself in the sitcom</strong>.</p>
<p>Matt Leblanc portrayed the fan-favorite character of Joey Tribbiani. Joey is an aspiring actor who has Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry, as his best friend. While Perry has a reason for not seeing himself on the screen, LeBlanc also once opened up about his difficulty in revisiting the show.</p>
<h2>Why did Matt LeBlanc find it hard to rewatch Friends?</h2>
<p>The remarkable sitcom is home for fans because they believe no matter what, this group of friends will always be there for them. However, the 56-year-old actor could not rewatch it. When the <em>Man with a Plan</em> star appeared on <em>The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon</em> in 2019, he talked about his feelings for his character. While celebrating the sitcom&#8217;s return on Netflix, <strong>LeBlanc revealed he had been having a hard time watching the show those days</strong>. The reason was, &#8220;<em>It makes me feel like I&#8217;m 100 years old</em>,&#8221; as the American actor admitted.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Matt LeBlanc Reveals the Friends Props He Stole from Set" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RWRhaSBJ-co?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>When the <em>Episodes</em> actor appeared on <em>The Tonight Show</em>, <em>Friends</em> had already completed 15 years of its end. Since then, LeBlanc has achieved a lot and has grown as well. However, remembering those days, he revealed they really had fun making the show. Well, as much as the actors had fun making it, fans are having more fun watching it again and again.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-netflix-news-sixteen-years-after-friends-end-star-lisa-kudrow-had-this-to-say-about-hardships-following-its-success/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16 Years After ‘Friends’’ End, Star Lisa Kudrow Had This to Say About Hardships Following Its Success</a><strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>After <em>Friends</em> ended, LeBlanc also got a spin-off series called <em>Joey.</em> The aftermath of Joey Tribbiani&#8217;s life was the focus of the spin-off, something that <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-after-18-long-years-matthew-perry-finally-shed-light-on-his-feud-with-on-screen-best-friend-matt-leblanc-in-his-memoir/">upset his co-stars</a>, as Perry had mentioned in his book. However, they all resolved their issues and remained close as before. But if LeBlanc had this hilarious issue watching the show, why did Matthew Perry never even watch it?</p>
<h2>Matthew Perry never watched himself on the iconic sitcom</h2>
<p>Chandler Bing was and still is close to fans&#8217; hearts. However, the actor who portrayed the memorable character openly admitted he had never watched the show, which made him one of the biggest stars. <strong>The only reason was he could tell which drug he was using with the changing appearance of his character on the big screen</strong>.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Best Of Chandler Bing &amp; Joey Tribbiani | Friends | Max" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CvjoXdC-WkM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Matthew Perry has had a heart-wrenching struggle with his addiction and alcoholism. He talked about it in detail in his book, Friends, Lovers, and a Big Terrible Thing. Although the <em>17 Again</em> actor has recovered from his addiction, he still cannot watch himself as Chandler Bing.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-matthew-perry-wrote-the-memoir-friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing-for-this-specific-reason/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Perry Wrote the Memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, for This Specific Reason</a></p>
<p>While these two actors have different stories for not being able to watch the show, die-hard fans of the show can not stop watching it. Are you also one of them? What do you think about Matt Leblanc&#8217;s reason for not watching the show? Tell us in the comments below.</p>


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Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry at Backstage of "The End Of Longing

<p>LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 30:  Matt LeBlanc (L) and Matthew Perry pose backstage following a performance of &#8220;The End Of Longing&#8221;, Matthew Perry&#8217;s playwriting debut which he stars in at The Playhouse Theatre on April 30, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)</p>


Matt LeBlanc Visits Matthew Perry Backstage At &#8220;The End Of Longing&#8221; In London

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