Matt Damon: 5 unknown facts about actor who called Jimmy Kimmel ‘terrible human being’

2023-05-21 16:18

In March 2023, Matt Damon called Jimmy Kimmel a 'terrible human being' in an interview during the premiere of his movie 'Air'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The feud between Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel is not new, and it doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon. In March 2023, Damon called the late-night host a “terrible human being” in an interview at the premiere of his movie 'Air'.

Matt replied, “No, no, he’s an a**hole. Why would I ever do that?” when the ET interviewer asked if he would ever consider burying the hatchet and moving on. He continued, “He’s a terrible human being. He’s a demonstrably bad man." Amid this seemingly never-ending battle, let's dig into some unknown facts about Damon.

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5 unknown facts about Matt Damon

1. Matt Damon went to Harvard University

Damon attended Harvard University and was part of the class of 1992. However, he ultimately decided to leave Harvard while he was only 12 credits away from graduating in order to appear in the 1993 film 'Geronimo: An American Legend'. In 2013, Matt even received the Harvard Arts Medal.

2. Damon's inspirations

Kyle Damon, Matt's elder brother, noticed signs of hi, wanting to be famous rather early. "Matt was a big Michael Jackson fan. He would go into his room, put on a white glove, and spin around," Kyle told Artworks. Matt later attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where he took theater classes for four years.

3. Matt Damon's friendship with Ben Affleck

Best Friends Forever Damon and Ben Affleck shared an apartment while attending Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Boston. They famously co-authored the Oscar-winning screenplay for the movie 'Good Will Hunting', which they both starred in during this period. Damon said, "We were young, we didn’t have the kinds of fears that you have when you get into your forties if you haven’t gotten to where you want to go. We were in our twenties and we just had a blast!", according to People.

$4. Where did Matt Damon meet his wife?

Damon met his wife Luciana Barroso in a Miami pub. In 2003, she was the one doing the work behind the scenes. Since then, they have remained together. The couple has four daughters -- Isabella Damon, Gia Zavala Damon, and Stella Damon, as well as Alexia Barroso from Luciana's previous relationship.

5. Matt Damon is afraid of flying

When it comes to flying, the 'Air' actor has had his share of unfortunate and terrifying experiences, as per Esquire. The first was when he was 19 years old and was hired to work on the movie 'Rising Son'.