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Matt Damon

The latest news on Matt Damon, American actor, film producer and screenwriter, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

8 Oct 1970

Industry

Entertainment, Film

Job Title

Actor

Benicio Del Toro in a still from Traffic. Photo: AFP/USA Films

American cinema

10 best Steven Soderbergh films ranked, from Black Bag to Traffic

As Soderbergh returns with spy thriller Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, we count down his 10 best films to date.

13 May 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Who is Matt Damon’s 25-year-old stepdaughter, Alexia Barroso?

12 Sep 2024 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

8 of the most surprising celebrity film cameos ever, from Elon Musk to MJ

20 Mar 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

12 pairs of famous people you didn’t know were related

From Emily in Paris star Lily Collins’ famous singer father to Bryce Dallas Howard’s director dad Ron Howard – these 12 pairs of celebs share some often surprising relatives …

25 Feb 2024 - 5:00AM

Barack Obama and Brad Pitt have a common ancestor, while Kate Middleton and Dakota Fanning are both descendants of King Edward III. Photos: @blackinformationnetwork, @bradpittofflcial, @hrh_princesscatherineofwales, @fanningoutfit/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Jay Leno’s quirky US$50 million car collection, from McLaren F1 to Ford GT

From a custom biodiesel sports car to a British army reconnaissance vehicle and a McLaren F1, Jay Leno’s car collection is quite simply like no other …

18 Feb 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Beauty

Body canvas: 8 best female Hong Kong tattoo artists to know in 2024

From Yeeki Lo’s intricately fine detail to Mirmanda’s fantastical creatures and Gaga Ma’s lines that flow like water, these outstanding artists will have you dreaming about getting inked

17 Feb 2024 - 10:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Aussie model and actress Pia Whitesell, who married Lauren Sánchez’s ex

Pia Whitesell might have remained an Aussie celeb if it weren’t for her current husband, multimillionaire Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell – here’s what we know about the Chilean beauty

15 Jan 2024 - 6:00AM

Australian model and actress Pia Whitesell is married to Lauren Sánchez’s ex Patrick Whitesell. Photo: @pia/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

7 pairs of male celebrities with bromances on and off screen

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman keep up playful banter on social media, while Steve Martin and Martin Short now star in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building

11 Jan 2024 - 4:40AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Its-a me, Mario! 5 of the worst celebrity voice acting performances ever

Even Matt Damon and Nicolas Cage don’t always nail animated voice-overs – but which celebrity’s vocals were so controversial that the film’s casting director even had to defend them?

9 Jan 2024 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

9 film and TV roles that almost went to other actors, from Barbie to Bond

Henry Cavill went up against Daniel Craig for Bond in Casino Royale and lost, while Brangelina may never had happened if Gwen Stefani had been given the role of Jane Smith in Mr & Mrs Smith …

5 Jan 2024 - 11:01AM

The 2024 summer smash Barbie would have been a very different movie if Amy Schumer had stayed in the lead role, which eventually went to Margot Robbie. Photos: @todayshow; @barbieffied/Instagram

United States

‘Barbenheimer’ tops Golden Globes nominations

Barbie’s nine nominations include a nod for best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, while meme companion Oppenheimer scored eight nominations.

12 Dec 2023 - 8:14AMvideocam

Barbie and Oppenheimer -- the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer -- topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations on Monday. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

12 of the most tattoo-obsessed celebrities, from David Beckham to Rihanna

From Billie Eilish’s new back tattoo and Harry Styles’ graphic designs, to Kourtney Kardashian’s beau Travis Barker’s ink obsession – these 12 celebrities have gone all in on tattoos

30 Nov 2023 - 4:41AM

Millionaires and billionaires

How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes and spends his millions

The Rock started his wrestling career earning just US$40 a match, but went on to make millions in Hollywood starring in The Mummy, the Fast and Furious franchise, DC Comics film Black Adam and more

24 Nov 2023 - 6:00AM

Celebrity children

What we know about Zahara Jolie – from sororities to Disney film cameos

What has Zahara Marley Jolie been up to? From raucous college sorority events to launching her own jewellery line and more, here’s what we know about the 18-year-old

20 Nov 2023 - 4:00AM

The adopted daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Zahara Jolie, is 18 and now at university. Photo: WireImage

Fame and celebrity

10 celebrity fave tattoo artists – from Matt Damon’s Mr. K to HK’s Gabe Shum

Ever wondered where your favourite celebs get their most iconic tattoos from? Here’s a comprehensive list, from Becks and LeBron to Kate Moss

13 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

David Beckham is just one of many celebrities who rocks tattoos, but who does he get inked by? Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

All 35 stars named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ since 1985, from Becks to The Rock

As actor Patrick Dempsey is named 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive, we look back at the other stars who have been given the prestigious, tongue-in-cheek title over the years – and discover a few surprises

9 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Asian cinema: Chinese films

The 10 best films of Zhang Yimou, director from China’s fifth generation

Zhang Yimou has directed wuxia epics (Hero, Shadow), comedies (One Second, Keep Cool) and films about 20th-century China (Raise the Red Lantern, Red Sorghum). Here is our pick of his top 10 films.

19 Oct 2023 - 12:24PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

10 top celebrity podcasts to tune into now Meghan’s Archetypes has ended

The duchess might have pulled the plug on her A-list heavy endeavour, but fret not, but we’re rounding up some of the other biggest celeb-hosted productions you can listen to in 2023

11 Oct 2023 - 5:00AMvideocam

Gwyneth Paltrow with Kim Kardashian on Goop, one of the hottest celebrity podcasts in the game. Photo: @gwynethpaltrow/Instagram

Celebrity style

10 famous stylists loved by celebrities – from Kate Young to Mimi Cuttrell

Celeb stylists work hard to bring us some of the most iconic looks on the red carpets and streets – meet the professionals behind your favourite outfits

5 Oct 2023 - 8:00AM

Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | The Moon: Korean riff on sci-fi blockbuster The Martian is plain awful

The Moon is the latest in a slew of bad Korean space dramas. Director Kim Yong-hwa has managed to make a film that is illogical, infuriating, casually xenophobic and head-bangingly stupid.

25 Sep 2023 - 4:51PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

‘We’re all drowning’: how the Hollywood strike is affecting styling jobs

Hollywood has been shut down for the past few months as the WGA and Sag-Aftra remain on strike – so how has it affected the ‘glam squad’ jobs? We spoke to costume designers and stylists to find out

4 Sep 2023 - 8:00PM

Hollywood’s writers’ strike has affected thousands of people in ancillary jobs, like costume designers and make-up artists, such as those who got Stephanie Hsu glammed up for the Oscars in March. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Inside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire’s epic Hollywood bromance

From starring in The Great Gatsby together to enjoying the yacht life, here’s a peek inside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire’s long-standing Hollywood bromance

25 Aug 2023 - 5:00AM

Hollywood A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are long-time friends. Photo: Getty Images

Timepieces

Barbenheimer watches: which timepieces were worn in Barbie and Oppenheimer?

While we love a bit of healthy competition between big-namers like Barbie and Oppenheimer, both films pulled out all the stops in timepieces – but who wore what, exactly?

7 Aug 2023 - 11:07AM

Trending in China

Box office hit Oppenheimer set for blockbuster status in mainland China

Mainland social media is abuzz with excitement after it was announced that Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Oppenheimer will open in China on August 30.

3 Aug 2023 - 9:08AM

American cinema

Review | Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan’s superb study of atomic bomb’s ‘father’

Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is more than just a historical biopic – it feels like a movie for our times.

20 Jul 2023 - 2:52AMvideocam

Cillian Murphy (left) and Emily Blunt in a still from “Oppenheimer”. Photo: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic.

Fame and celebrity

Inside Chris Hemsworth’s jaw-dropping luxury timepiece collection

Timepieces fit for a superhero: the Thor star seems to have a weakness after all – luxury watches – but how much is Chris Hemsworth’s stunning collection worth?

26 Jun 2023 - 11:13AM

Chris Hemsworth commands US$20 million per film these days – and loves to spend some of his hard-earned cash on some of the world’s most coveted timepieces. Photos: Getty Images; Handout

American cinema

14 best blockbuster Hollywood movies coming in summer 2023

From Margot Robbie-led Barbie and Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan to sequels for Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible and Insidious, here are 14 of the best new Hollywood films of summer 2023.

8 Jun 2023 - 5:20AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Who is the richest Cyrus family member? Net worths, ranked

Miley may make millions from her former Disney gig and lucrative music career, but how about Billy Ray, Tish, Noah, Brandi, Trace, Braison and the low-key Christopher Cody?

4 May 2023 - 12:10AM

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Matt Damon

10 best Steven Soderbergh films ranked, from Black Bag to Traffic

As Soderbergh returns with spy thriller Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, we count down his 10 best films to date.

Who is Matt Damon’s 25-year-old stepdaughter, Alexia Barroso?

8 of the most surprising celebrity film cameos ever, from Elon Musk to MJ

12 pairs of famous people you didn’t know were related

From Emily in Paris star Lily Collins’ famous singer father to Bryce Dallas Howard’s director dad Ron Howard – these 12 pairs of celebs share some often surprising relatives …

Jay Leno’s quirky US$50 million car collection, from McLaren F1 to Ford GT

From a custom biodiesel sports car to a British army reconnaissance vehicle and a McLaren F1, Jay Leno’s car collection is quite simply like no other …

Body canvas: 8 best female Hong Kong tattoo artists to know in 2024

From Yeeki Lo’s intricately fine detail to Mirmanda’s fantastical creatures and Gaga Ma’s lines that flow like water, these outstanding artists will have you dreaming about getting inked

Meet Aussie model and actress Pia Whitesell, who married Lauren Sánchez’s ex

Pia Whitesell might have remained an Aussie celeb if it weren’t for her current husband, multimillionaire Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell – here’s what we know about the Chilean beauty

7 pairs of male celebrities with bromances on and off screen

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman keep up playful banter on social media, while Steve Martin and Martin Short now star in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building

Its-a me, Mario! 5 of the worst celebrity voice acting performances ever

Even Matt Damon and Nicolas Cage don’t always nail animated voice-overs – but which celebrity’s vocals were so controversial that the film’s casting director even had to defend them?

9 film and TV roles that almost went to other actors, from Barbie to Bond

Henry Cavill went up against Daniel Craig for Bond in Casino Royale and lost, while Brangelina may never had happened if Gwen Stefani had been given the role of Jane Smith in Mr & Mrs Smith …

‘Barbenheimer’ tops Golden Globes nominations

Barbie’s nine nominations include a nod for best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, while meme companion Oppenheimer scored eight nominations.

12 of the most tattoo-obsessed celebrities, from David Beckham to Rihanna

From Billie Eilish’s new back tattoo and Harry Styles’ graphic designs, to Kourtney Kardashian’s beau Travis Barker’s ink obsession – these 12 celebrities have gone all in on tattoos

How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes and spends his millions

The Rock started his wrestling career earning just US$40 a match, but went on to make millions in Hollywood starring in The Mummy, the Fast and Furious franchise, DC Comics film Black Adam and more

What we know about Zahara Jolie – from sororities to Disney film cameos

What has Zahara Marley Jolie been up to? From raucous college sorority events to launching her own jewellery line and more, here’s what we know about the 18-year-old

10 celebrity fave tattoo artists – from Matt Damon’s Mr. K to HK’s Gabe Shum

Ever wondered where your favourite celebs get their most iconic tattoos from? Here’s a comprehensive list, from Becks and LeBron to Kate Moss

All 35 stars named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ since 1985, from Becks to The Rock

As actor Patrick Dempsey is named 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive, we look back at the other stars who have been given the prestigious, tongue-in-cheek title over the years – and discover a few surprises

The 10 best films of Zhang Yimou, director from China’s fifth generation

Zhang Yimou has directed wuxia epics (Hero, Shadow), comedies (One Second, Keep Cool) and films about 20th-century China (Raise the Red Lantern, Red Sorghum). Here is our pick of his top 10 films.

10 top celebrity podcasts to tune into now Meghan’s Archetypes has ended

The duchess might have pulled the plug on her A-list heavy endeavour, but fret not, but we’re rounding up some of the other biggest celeb-hosted productions you can listen to in 2023

10 famous stylists loved by celebrities – from Kate Young to Mimi Cuttrell

Celeb stylists work hard to bring us some of the most iconic looks on the red carpets and streets – meet the professionals behind your favourite outfits

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | The Moon: Korean riff on sci-fi blockbuster The Martian is plain awful

The Moon is the latest in a slew of bad Korean space dramas. Director Kim Yong-hwa has managed to make a film that is illogical, infuriating, casually xenophobic and head-bangingly stupid.

‘We’re all drowning’: how the Hollywood strike is affecting styling jobs

Hollywood has been shut down for the past few months as the WGA and Sag-Aftra remain on strike – so how has it affected the ‘glam squad’ jobs? We spoke to costume designers and stylists to find out

Inside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire’s epic Hollywood bromance

From starring in The Great Gatsby together to enjoying the yacht life, here’s a peek inside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire’s long-standing Hollywood bromance

Barbenheimer watches: which timepieces were worn in Barbie and Oppenheimer?

While we love a bit of healthy competition between big-namers like Barbie and Oppenheimer, both films pulled out all the stops in timepieces – but who wore what, exactly?

Box office hit Oppenheimer set for blockbuster status in mainland China

Mainland social media is abuzz with excitement after it was announced that Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Oppenheimer will open in China on August 30.

Review | Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan’s superb study of atomic bomb’s ‘father’

Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is more than just a historical biopic – it feels like a movie for our times.

Inside Chris Hemsworth’s jaw-dropping luxury timepiece collection

Timepieces fit for a superhero: the Thor star seems to have a weakness after all – luxury watches – but how much is Chris Hemsworth’s stunning collection worth?

14 best blockbuster Hollywood movies coming in summer 2023

From Margot Robbie-led Barbie and Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan to sequels for Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible and Insidious, here are 14 of the best new Hollywood films of summer 2023.

Who is the richest Cyrus family member? Net worths, ranked

Miley may make millions from her former Disney gig and lucrative music career, but how about Billy Ray, Tish, Noah, Brandi, Trace, Braison and the low-key Christopher Cody?

Review | The Moon: Korean riff on sci-fi blockbuster The Martian is plain awful