If you are a fan of the popular sitcom Friends, you might be familiar with Matt LeBlanc, who played the lovable but dim-witted Joey Tribbiani. And if you are a fan of YouTube, you might have heard of Jules LeBlanc, who is a famous YouTuber, actress, singer, and former gymnast. But are these two LeBlancs related? The answer is no, they are not.
How the Rumors Started
The rumors about Matt and Jules being related started when some fans noticed that they share the same last name and have similar facial features. Some fans even speculated that Matt could be Jules’ father or uncle. However, there is no evidence to support these claims.
According to Wikipedia, Matt LeBlanc was born in Newton, Massachusetts, on July 25, 1967. His mother, Patricia, is of Italian origin, and his father, Paul LeBlanc, is of French-Canadian descent. He has one half-brother and one half-sister from his father’s side.
According to IMDb, Jules LeBlanc was born in Augusta, Georgia, on December 5, 2004. Her parents are Katie and Billy LeBlanc. She has two siblings: a younger sister Hayley and an older brother Caleb, who passed away in 2015. Her family is of American nationality and has no known connection to Matt LeBlanc.
How the Rumors Were Debunked
The rumors about Matt and Jules being related were debunked by both parties themselves. In an interview with Seventeen, Jules said that she is not related to Matt and that she has never met him. She also said that she is a fan of Friends and that she likes his character Joey.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Matt said that he is aware of the rumors and that he thinks Jules is very talented. He also said that he is not related to her and that he does not know her personally. He joked that he would like to meet her someday and ask for some YouTube tips.
Conclusion
Matt LeBlanc and Jules LeBlanc are not related by blood or by marriage. They just happen to have the same last name and some similar features. They are both successful in their own fields and have millions of fans around the world. They have also expressed their admiration for each other’s work and have shown respect for each other’s privacy. Therefore, the rumors about them being related are false and should be put to rest.
