Matt LeBlanc's success on "Friends" carried him through the height of his career. The show gained an enormous following in its first week alone with nearly 22 million viewers, via Metro UK. According to Cinema Blend, LeBlanc and each of the core "Friends" cast members were reportedly paid $22,500 per episode.
Joey Tribbiani, LeBlanc's character, became a favorite among fans for his lovable, goofy demeanor. As the show continued to rise in popularity, so did LeBlanc's paycheck. Season 3 brought in a pay raise, with each cast member earning $75,000 per episode. By the final two seasons, each of the six "Friends" were earning $1 million per episode, per Cinema Blend.
While LeBlanc could easily live off of show royalties for the rest of his life, he continued to pursue his acting career. The fan-favorite starred in the spinoff series, "Joey," for two years following the end of "Friends," via IMDb. From there, he appeared in the series "Web Therapy" and the movie "Lovesick," which also starred Chevy Chase. Interestingly, LeBlanc played himself in the sitcom "Episodes," from 2011 to 2017, per Variety. With his combined earnings from "Friends" and other successful shows, LeBlanc managed to grow his net worth to $80 million (via Celebrity Net Worth).
