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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matt LeBlanc Is Being Praised For Doing 'Exactly What You Should Do When You Can Afford It' After A Clip Of Him Opening Up About His Low Work Ethic Resurfaced Online
Back in March, Matt LeBlanc went viral when the people of TikTok discovered his seriously refreshing approach to being wealthy. For reference, Matt, 57, got his big break when he landed the role of Joey Tribbiani in the hit NBC sitcom Friends back in 1994, which ran for 10 seasons before coming to an end in 2004. According to various reports, the six main cast members were originally paid $22,500 per episode during Season 1, and by the third season, this had jumped to $100,000. By Season 9, the cast had famously negotiated a salary of $1 million per episode — the largest-ever deal for a sitcom at the time. And if you're wondering, most seasons consisted of 24 episodes, with some as high as 25. At the time of writing, Matt has an estimated net worth of $85 million, and Marketplace previously reported that the cast earns around $20 million each a year through Friends reruns alone. This is because they started to receive 2% of the show's syndication profits after Season 6. And if any of the stars' bank accounts needed an extra boost, Variety reported that they were each paid $2.5 million to take part in the 104-minute reunion documentary that aired in 2021. The six actors all enjoyed successful careers after Friends, too, including Matt — although his jobs have arguably been a little less steady than some of his former costars. Between 2004 and 2006, the actor starred in a spin-off about his Friends character called Joey. Matt didn't appear onscreen again until 2011, when he landed a role in Episodes. His last screen appearance was in June 2020 after his show Man With A Plan was cancelled. We also can't forget Matt's stint as a host on the British series Top Gear between 2016 and 2019, which he eventually quit due to the show's "time commitment and extensive travel" requirements. Related: 21 Times Celebrities Revealed Wildly Juicy, Shady, Or Even Disturbing Things In Interviews And Matt has been incredibly open about how intentional his lack of TV work has been over the years, with the star making it clear that he only has one main priority at this point in his life, and that is to do nothing. Speaking on Conan back in 2017, Matt admitted that he'd like to retire as soon as possible, saying: 'I think I would like to do not a fucking thing, that's what I would like to do. Just nothing, absolutely nothing, zero.' 'Any typical day; sleep as long as you want, or get up early — if you want. It's just not having to go somewhere or someone else telling you what you have to do,' Matt went on. 'Maybe you go to the gym, or not go to the gym. Maybe you have nine cups of coffee, or none.' And the star doubled down on this mindset during a 2018 appearance on the Scandinavian TV show Skavlan, where he said of his post-Friends career: 'My plan was, I did 10 years of Friends, then two years of Joey, and then I said: 'Right, I'm gonna take a year off, I wanna take a year off and just relax.'' Chuckling to himself, Matt quipped: 'I had such a good time, I said: 'I'm gonna take another one,' right? And then that one was even better, so I said: 'Maybe one more!' And then it turned into five or six years.' 'My favorite thing in the world to do, like my absolute favorite thing in the world, is to do nothing,' he continued. 'I'm great at it. I should be a professional nothing. Because it's so easy, there's no rules! What are you gonna do today? I'll tell you: Nothing, pretty simple.' A compilation of these interview moments circulated on TikTok earlier this year, and many of its millions of viewers confessed to respecting Matt's approach to wealth. One of the comments even compared Matt's life to the definition of 'freedom,' with others saying that they would do the same in his position. And people have been reminded of Matt's relatable approach to working after another iconic interview moment recently resurfaced on TikTok. Related: Here Are 16 Actors Who Saved Their Skin By Turning Down Roles In Movies That People Notoriously Hated The exchange happened when Matt appeared on the British talk show The Graham Norton Show back in 2011, with host Graham Norton not holding back as he said to the actor: 'It does sound like your work ethic isn't that high, you don't like leaving your home that much?' 'Yeah, I've got to get out of here,' Matt quipped in response as he jokingly checked his watch. Graham then said: 'But seriously, you do like to do nothing, don't you?' 'Yeah,' Matt replied. 'I hate to say it, my mom probably won't be too proud, but my favorite thing to do is absolutely nothing. I would sit on the couch forever if you let me.' The host then pointed out that Matt has 'big toys' at his house to keep him busy, and Matt confirmed that he did with a huge smile on his face. He said: 'I've got some cool toys. I've got a big, huge bulldozer to play with. Big.' When fellow guest David Mitchell asked the star if he also had buildings he could destroy with the bulldozer, Matt explained that he has things he can build, knock down, and then rebuild, adding: 'It's kind of fun.' He also clarified that he doesn't keep the bulldozer in his garden, sharing: 'It's at this big piece of property I have. And I have a motocross track there, so we use it to make the jumps and do all that kind of stuff.' This interview clip has been viewed more than 760k times at the time of writing, and racked up tens of thousands of likes and comments — many of which say the same kind of thing. 'he does exactly what you should do when you can afford it. just nothing,' one person wrote, while somebody else echoed: 'That is the point of being rich.' 'He has the right idea, too many people work hard their whole life but forget to enjoy what they earn,' another user commented. One more added: 'work ethic pfftt hes got the work life balance down.' 'he makes MILLIONS off 'Friends' re-runs alone… i'd love to do nothing too if i had that kind of money 😅' somebody else confessed, while one more point out: 'Do you see the relaxed look on his face and forehead? Wish I had Matt LeBlanc money.' Another popular comment joked: 'He is actually joey just with money 😂😂' You can watch the clip below — let me know your thoughts on Matt's work ethic in the comments below! 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Buzz Feed
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Friends' Matt LeBlanc Praised For Love Of Doing Nothing
Back in March, Matt LeBlanc went viral when the people of TikTok discovered his seriously refreshing approach to being wealthy. For reference, Matt, 57, got his big break when he landed the role of Joey Tribbiani in the hit NBC sitcom Friends back in 1994, which ran for 10 seasons before coming to an end in 2004. According to various reports, the six main cast members were originally paid $22,500 per episode during Season 1, and by the third season, this had jumped to $100,000. By Season 9, the cast had famously negotiated a salary of $1 million per episode — the largest-ever deal for a sitcom at the time. And if you're wondering, most seasons consisted of 24 episodes, with some as high as the time of writing, Matt has an estimated net worth of $85 million, and Marketplace previously reported that the cast earns around $20 million each a year through Friends reruns alone. This is because they started to receive 2% of the show's syndication profits after Season 6. And if any of the stars' bank accounts needed an extra boost, Variety reported that they were each paid $2.5 million to take part in the 104-minute reunion documentary that aired in 2021. The six actors all enjoyed successful careers after Friends, too, including Matt — although his jobs have arguably been a little less steady than some of his former costars. Between 2004 and 2006, the actor starred in a spin-off about his Friends character called Joey. Matt didn't appear onscreen again until 2011, when he landed a role in Episodes. His last screen appearance was in June 2020 after his show Man With A Plan was cancelled. We also can't forget Matt's stint as a host on the British series Top Gear between 2016 and 2019, which he eventually quit due to the show's "time commitment and extensive travel" requirements. And Matt has been incredibly open about how intentional his lack of TV work has been over the years, with the star making it clear that he only has one main priority at this point in his life, and that is to do nothing. Speaking on Conan back in 2017, Matt admitted that he'd like to retire as soon as possible, saying: 'I think I would like to do not a fucking thing, that's what I would like to do. Just nothing, absolutely nothing, zero.''Any typical day; sleep as long as you want, or get up early — if you want. It's just not having to go somewhere or someone else telling you what you have to do,' Matt went on. 'Maybe you go to the gym, or not go to the gym. Maybe you have nine cups of coffee, or none.' And the star doubled down on this mindset during a 2018 appearance on the Scandinavian TV show Skavlan, where he said of his post-Friends career: 'My plan was, I did 10 years of Friends, then two years of Joey, and then I said: 'Right, I'm gonna take a year off, I wanna take a year off and just relax.'' Chuckling to himself, Matt quipped: 'I had such a good time, I said: 'I'm gonna take another one,' right? And then that one was even better, so I said: 'Maybe one more!' And then it turned into five or six years.''My favorite thing in the world to do, like my absolute favorite thing in the world, is to do nothing,' he continued. 'I'm great at it. I should be a professional nothing. Because it's so easy, there's no rules! What are you gonna do today? I'll tell you: Nothing, pretty simple.'A compilation of these interview moments circulated on TikTok earlier this year, and many of its millions of viewers confessed to respecting Matt's approach to wealth. One of the comments even compared Matt's life to the definition of 'freedom,' with others saying that they would do the same in his people have been reminded of Matt's relatable approach to working after another iconic interview moment recently resurfaced on TikTok. The exchange happened when Matt appeared on the British talk show The Graham Norton Show back in 2011, with host Graham Norton not holding back as he said to the actor: 'It does sound like your work ethic isn't that high, you don't like leaving your home that much?' 'Yeah, I've got to get out of here,' Matt quipped in response as he jokingly checked his watch. Graham then said: 'But seriously, you do like to do nothing, don't you?' 'Yeah,' Matt replied. 'I hate to say it, my mom probably won't be too proud, but my favorite thing to do is absolutely nothing. I would sit on the couch forever if you let me.' The host then pointed out that Matt has 'big toys' at his house to keep him busy, and Matt confirmed that he did with a huge smile on his face. He said: 'I've got some cool toys. I've got a big, huge bulldozer to play with. Big.' When fellow guest David Mitchell asked the star if he also had buildings he could destroy with the bulldozer, Matt explained that he has things he can build, knock down, and then rebuild, adding: 'It's kind of fun.' He also clarified that he doesn't keep the bulldozer in his garden, sharing: 'It's at this big piece of property I have. And I have a motocross track there, so we use it to make the jumps and do all that kind of stuff.' This interview clip has been viewed more than 760k times at the time of writing, and racked up tens of thousands of likes and comments — many of which say the same kind of thing.'he does exactly what you should do when you can afford it. just nothing,' one person wrote, while somebody else echoed: 'That is the point of being rich.''He has the right idea, too many people work hard their whole life but forget to enjoy what they earn,' another user more added: 'work ethic pfftt hes got the work life balance down.''he makes MILLIONS off 'Friends' re-runs alone… i'd love to do nothing too if i had that kind of money 😅' somebody else confessed, while one more point out: 'Do you see the relaxed look on his face and forehead? Wish I had Matt LeBlanc money.'Another popular comment joked: 'He is actually joey just with money 😂😂'
RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
From TV to the smartphone
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Artist and illustrator Alex Scott's debut graphic novel Episodes has a dedication: "For anyone who's ever fallen for the commercial." Yes, whether it's a catchy theme tune, witty meme, friendly protagonist or memorable refrain, you may find yourself falling in love with an advertisement, against your better judgement. It's a love that you can equally fall out of, and an overriding theme in Episodes where, over a series of short stories akin to short animations, a host of characters wrestle with the pervasion of advertising in their lives. It's everywhere in the novel: from character's screens to giant billboards on street corners. It even, surreally but true-to-life comes out of the mouths of people they meet. For regular readers of magazine the New Zealand Listener Scott's work will be familiar. For 10 years she has contributed smart witty, single panel cartoons to the early columnist pages of the likes of Steve Braunias and Charlotte Grimshaw. She is part of panel Writing Auckland at Auckland Writers Festival Sunday May 18.
The Guardian
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stephen Mangan: ‘With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle?'
Stephen Mangan, 56, was born in Enfield to Irish parents. He studied law at Cambridge but took a year out to care for his mother, who died of colon cancer aged 45. Weeks after her death, he successfully auditioned for Rada and went on to become a stage actor. His TV breakthrough came in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years. He has since starred in Green Wing, Episodes and The Split. He co-hosts Landscape and Portrait Artist of the Year on Sky Arts, and a weekly show on Classic FM. He is currently appearing in throuple comedy Unicorn in the West End and is the author of six bestselling children's books. His seventh is out in May. Your sister Anita illustrates your books. What's it like working with a sibling? Great fun. Essentially we're trying to make each other laugh, like we have done since childhood. But because I'm her annoying older brother, I deliberately put things in the book that are difficult to draw. Do you use your three sons as a focus group? I use my 14-year-old as a plot consultant. If I've painted myself into a corner, I'll have a chat with Frank. He's very good at talking me through my logical inconsistencies. Then Jack, who's now nine, reads a draft while I try not to be the person going: 'What were you laughing at there? Why aren't you laughing at this bit?' What things do you need to write? A lot of food and coffee. I come up to my office with a tray full of coffee, nuts and apples. Then I try not to stare out of the window, while eating like a demented squirrel. Acting is a team sport whereas writing is solitary, so it's nice to yo-yo between the two. You're approaching the end of your West End run in Mike Bartlett's Unicorn. Have you enjoyed it? I've loved it. It's a play full of good ideas and great lines. Also Erin [Doherty] and Nicola [Walker, his co-stars] are two of the very best. They're both so present on stage. Sometimes you work with actors who've worked out their performance in their bathroom at home and are going to give that performance come hell or high water. What's lovely is that we all listen to one another and every night is genuinely very different. It's great that a new play has done so well in the West End. And it feels absolutely contemporary. What's been the audience reaction? Has it started conversations or inspired any 'throuples'? We do get standing ovations at the end but we also get people leaving after 10 minutes because they weren't expecting that nice couple from The Split to be telling each other what they want to do in bed. I know people who've had uncomfortable taxi rides home afterwards. We've had throuples come to talk to us at the stage door. The other day, we had a bloke and two women who'd been together for 40 years. We've had three women who'd been together 20 years. In a way, I've got more questions for them than they have for me. You just want to know how it works. Even sleeping arrangements. With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle? What happens if you have to get up to go to the loo? Have you seen Erin Doherty in Adolescence? I've put it off because we're doing this play together and it would feel weird. As soon as Unicorn's run finishes this week, I'll sit down and watch it. Partly because Erin's in it and Stephen Graham, who's fantastic. But also because I've got three boys and I think it's an important thing to watch. Who do you get more recognised as nowadays – Dan Moody from I'm Alan Partridge or Guy Secretan from Green Wing? I still get 'Dan!' shouted at me several times per week. It tends to be Guy if I go near a hospital. Suddenly a lot of doctors emerge, wanting to tell me that he's a hero to them, especially if they're an anaesthetist. Which I'm not sure is terribly reassuring to hear [laughs]. What's your dream role? I've been playing quite nice people or bumbling idiots lately, so I'd like to play someone really unpleasant. It's always fun to exercise those bits of you. Would you like to play an Irish character? Yeah, I mean for goodness sake! Here I am, Mr Irish – even if I don't look it. People think I'm a posh English boy, which in some ways I am. I had a posh English upbringing but my family background is entirely Irish. My mum was flame-haired, freckled Mary Donohoe. Your wife, Louise Delamere, is also an actor. How would you feel if your sons wanted to act professionally? Well, it's given me a fantastic life. I'm forever grateful that I decided not to be a lawyer and became an actor instead. Why wouldn't I want that for my children? Although of course you're aware of how precarious it is and how buffeted by the winds of fortune you can be. How do you relax when you're not working? I've had a Spurs season ticket since 1997. It's been hellish this season. It's like going to a huge group therapy session, where 60,000 people sit in a circle and try to examine what's gone wrong in their life to bring them to this point. And I'm a big runner. A two-hour run is my meditation. I'm doing the London Marathon this week. What cultural things have you enjoyed recently?Like everyone else, I watched The White Lotus. My son saw A Complete Unknown and has become obsessed with Bob Dylan, so we've been ploughing through all the various Dylan documentaries. I listen to a lot of history podcasts and just read Helen Castor's book on Richard II. In terms of fiction, I loved The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. You play piano and were in a prog rock band at school. Do you secretly dream of rock stardom?I think all actors want to be rock stars. But the great thing about acting is you can still do it when you're 80 and no one goes: 'Why is he still doing that?' The Fart That Saved the Universe by Stephen Mangan, illustrated by Anita Mangan, is out on 8 May (Scholastic, £7.99). To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at Delivery charges may apply
What's On
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
7 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi 2025
Themed celebrations aplenty… Easter Sunday is just weeks away, and that calls for a celebration. On that note, here are 7 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Indulge in a delightful, Easter-themed afternoon tea at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental's Episodes, from April 15 to 25. The festive celebrations will include special Easter-themed cakes, along with chocolate eggs and rabbits. Episodes, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, April 15 to 25, Dhs245. @ SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi is all set to roll out their Easter brunch, so diners can enjoy the celebrated concept's breathtaking ambiance as they dig into its signature dishes. Celebrate the occasion with an exquisite blend of traditional Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavours. Ingredients from Japan such as kinmedai, amberjack, hirame, and tuna, alongside fresh, organic produce from UAE-based farms will lay the table for you this Easter. SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, April 20, 1pm to 3.30pm. Tel: (0)2 811 5882. @sushisambaabudhabi Yas Links Celebrate Easter by the pool at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club with a delightful themed brunch. It will feature an international buffet and live cooking stations, plus exciting family-friendly activities including an Easter egg hunt, pinata, arts and crafts, face painting, magic show bouncy castle, photo booth and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Yas Links, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 20, noon to 3.30pm, Dhs225 soft, Dhs349 house, Dhs449 sparkling, Dhs99 ages 6 to 12. Tel: (0)50 757 4808. @yaslinksad Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Head over to Southern Sun Abu Dhabi for an egg-cellent, alfresco Easter brunch on their Balcon Terrace, featuring all their classics plus new live stations. To mark the occasion, there's also a host of special Easter themed desserts, and a fun egg hunt for the kids. Balcon Lounge & Terrace, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, April 20, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs225 onwards. Tel: (0)56 515 3388. @southernsunad Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi One of Abu Dhabi's finest Argentinian eats, Maté, at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will serve up the Lamb & Legacy – Maté's Easter Edition experience, where you can celebrate Easter with an exquisite asado experience that highlights the finest ingredients of springs with lamb as the centrepiece of a menu that blends seasonal and cultural flavours. Maté, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, April 20, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs425 soft, Dhs545 house, Dhs745 bubbles. Tel: (0)2 407 1234. @parkhyattad Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi will host a lavish brunch this Easter so you can celebrate the occasion with family and friends. At Sofra bld, their international restaurant, tuck into the 'Gardens of Babylon Brunch: Easter Edition' on April 19 and 20. In addition to all the regular favourites, there will also be special Easter-themed dishes as well as activities for children such as an egg hunt, egg rolling race and so on. Sofra bld, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi, April 19 and 20, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs328 soft, Dhs428 house, Dhs528 bubbles. @shangrilaabudhabi Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hop on over to Verso this Easter for a family brunch with live entertainment and merriment serving as the ideal sidebars to your experience. The Easter celebrations will also feature a children's corner with pool and beach access. With specialties like the Baccala Mantecato and the Coscia d'Agnello Arrosto and a live desert show, this is a great way to celebrate the occasion with the family this year. Verso, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, April 20, 1pm to 4pm, Dhs235 soft, Dhs335 house, Dhs115 ages 6 to 12.
