Marina faced significant challenges in her early years when doctors diagnosed her with cortical dysplasia, a condition that affects the brain, bones, and motor skills. Those with the condition often have difficulty walking and are prone to seizures.

He once shared, “My daughter was diagnosed with a problem with her head. It was a very dark period. But I got through it. Don’t they say what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger?”

Matt focused all his energy on Marina during this tough period. He first noticed something was wrong when she would fall to her left side while crawling.

Despite the chaos in his life at the time, the television star made it his mission to prioritize his daughter, putting his career on hold. “I was so burned out after ‘Joey,’ I just didn’t want to work,” Matt explained about the “Friends” spin-off show that was axed after only two seasons.

As for his marriage to Melissa, it ended in October 2006, after three years. In an unusual move in Hollywood, Matt reportedly did not hire a lawyer for the divorce proceedings.

Her famous father was proud to discuss her interests during an interview once when she was only 12 years old. Asked what his daughter was interested in at the time, Matt said, “Horses and Rihanna.”

During a January 2017 interview on the now-defunct “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Matt was asked whether his daughter thinks he’s cool since he’s a celebrity.

Matt, who played Joey Tribbiani on “Friends” from 1994 to 2004 alongside Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow, talked about his daughter Marina’s reaction to seeing him on the show in a February 2018 interview. The TV star shared that Marina enjoys watching reruns with him, especially when the show pops up while flipping through channels.

Through his showbiz career, the actor’s daughter has had the chance to meet other public figures. While filming “Top Gear” in London, Matt, his daughter, and stepdaughter, attended a Bruce Springsteen concert at Wembley Stadium.

The celebrity has always cherished the time spent with his daughter, especially when she was younger. He made it a priority to engage in activities that would keep them connected and away from screens.

Matt once reflected on their close relationship and stated, “Spending time with her is the best thing I’ve ever done. We have a great bond and it’s the best thing in my life.”

Marina, now all grown up, was recently seen out and about with her father, Matt, in a rare public appearance. In September 2024, the father-daughter duo was spotted shopping for cars in Los Angeles. Matt kept things casual, dressed in light wash jeans, a black T-shirt paired with a navy blue and white Ferrari trucker hat, and sporty black sunglasses, showing off his white-bearded look.

In addition to being a devoted father to Marina, Matt has remained deeply involved in the lives of his ex-wife’s two other children, Jacquelyn and Tyler. Reflecting on his close bond with them, Matt has often expressed his pride in their accomplishments.

Matt LeBlanc’s unwavering dedication to his daughter Marina and his involvement in the lives of Jacquelyn and Tyler shows his commitment to family. Through the ups and downs, his bond with them remains the most cherished part of his life.