The Matt Leblanc Coca-Cola Ad That Left Friends Fans Thirsting

Star power goes a long way when promoting a product — something Coca-Cola knows very well. Over the years, the esteemed soda brand has worked with actors, athletes, and artists to boost interest in its beverages. In 2013, Coca-Cola began a partnership with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in which she recorded several ads as a program ambassador for Diet Coke, as per a Coca-Cola press release. Swift was equally as excited as Coca-Cola, citing that Diet Coke "just gets [her] and [her] lifestyle."

In the summer of 2022, Coca-Cola collaborated with Marshmello to create a new flavor, according to Billboard. The limited-time beverage was a fruity mix of strawberry and watermelon, as well as the traditional taste of Coke. "I had a different flavor in mind originally, and then we started messing around with other crazy flavors. I [chose] strawberry [and] watermelon just because you wouldn't think that [would come from me]," Marshmello said while filming an ad.

During its beginnings, the brand often paired up with lesser-known acts. Four years before "Friends" aired on TV, Coca-Cola recorded an ad with Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey on the show, which fans of the sitcom are now paying attention to (via YouTube).

Even with the sitcom airing its final episode in 2004 (per Britannica), "Friends" still has a strong following. As a matter of fact, once a fan found a Coca-Cola commercial starring Matt LeBlanc, they posted it on their "Friends" themed Instagram account to share with the rest of the 627,000 fans. The video shows a young LeBlanc sweating vigorously underneath a billboard. Upon standing up, he realizes the sign is an advertisement for Coca-Cola, then reaches up and grabs the beverage from the billboard. He chugs the beverage and steps into a bus, now refreshed and seemingly ready for his ride.

Fans of LeBlanc had a lot to say about his commercial. "Funny thing is, he's still just as hot," one comment read. Other comments included, "He was so precious," and "Now I can drink coke every day." On YouTube, "Friends" fans had similar sentiments. One user said, "Puts me in a good mood all the time," while another commenter wrote, "God bless Matt LeBlanc." If you were one to grow up in the '90s, you most likely remember the commercial.