Matt Damon Gossip
When it comes to his commitment to ONEXONE, Matt Damon is nothing short of amazing. He has been involved with the organisation in Canada for 3 years and is now taking ONEXONE to the US, launching the inaugural ONEXONE gala dinner in San Francisco last night and bringing Lucy along with him. As always, he worked the carpet and the media line for as long as it took to get the message across, stopping for every outlet, posing for every photo, busting his ass to give back. Full Story
He was once the dickhead who broke up with Minnie Driver on Oprah. It will always be one of my favourite Oscar moments: watching Minnie try to hold on to her face when Matt and Ben win the Academy Award. But Minnie is a mom now. And Matt is a dad – to Isabella and to Gia, born just three weeks ago. Full Story
I love that Matt Damon loves his wife Luciana. I’ve seen them together in person. They are adorable, they are real, they are amazing. But take it from someone who was practically born in a casino – the casino is no place for love. Here’s Matt at the Ante Up for Africa event last night in Vegas, one of the celebrity participants in a charity tournament. Full Story
Minnie Driver today on the NY set of Motherhood starring Uma Thurman – lovely makeup, hair beautifully blown out… she’s never looked prettier. Will always think of her fondly from Good Will Hunting. It’s one of those movies I always watch if I come across it on tv on a Sunday. Full Story
There have been imitators… many imitators. But as is always the case, the original is best. I’m F*cking Matt Damon, and now Matt and Sarah are congratulating Jimmy on his 1000th episode by taking out an ad in Variety. Damon kills me. Look at his smile. Total pink sweater wearing preppy mamma’s boy smile. Full Story
Happy Birthday Jackie B from Krista and all your smutty girls. Was great meeting you the night you made out with Matt Damon at TIFF. You don’t mind me spreading that rumour, do you? Congratulations Heidi and KC on your engagement! Congratulations to Shauna on the promotion! Time to buy that condo, yes? Full Story
Matt Damon is shooting Green Zone right now in London – based on Rajiv Chandrasekaran’s Imperial Life in the Emerald City which is a fascinating read if you haven’t already. Matt and wife Luciana have been in England for several weeks now, seen often at Nobu, as he was the other night and graciously posed for and with paps. Full Story
Matt Damon and his wife Luciana are expecting their 2nd together… it has been a banner year. Matt is one of the few stars who can back up his paycheque with box office success AND critical acclaim. He is the reigning Sexiest Man Alive. He is besties with George, Brad, and Ben. And he exacted his revenge on Jimmy Kimmel resulting in one of the most viewed YouTube videos of the year. Full Story
To be shirtless, of course. Matthew McConaughey – his new ad for Dolce & Gabbana has just hit YouTube…so cheeseball you will lose your sh*t. And at the very end, at the very end of course he had to lose his shirt in living colour, showing off a chest so orange it’s practically magenta! His blood vessels are being strangled! Click here for the clip... Full Story
It’s Friday…and I’m f&cking Matt Damon! Ok, not really. But the thought is a great start to the weekend. So if you need a pick me up today, here it is – Sarah Silverman sending a message to her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon avenging the “disrespect” Kimmel shows him over and over again by bumping him at the end of the show. Full Story
Three weeks ago I called it and it’s about time. Matt Damon can now stand up to his friends George Clooney and Brad Pitt and tell them he’s finally a member of the club. Only they have TWO. Which what they’ll lord over his head for the next few years until he gets his second. Snort. Full Story
Arguments For: - all the right moves: marriage, fatherhood, maturity, good looking in that not too intimidating way… he is extremely popular with the MiniVan- the Bourne Series has been an unmitigated success with all three films killing at the ticket booth and among critics…Matt Damon is a true box office performer with acting credentials to boot- philanthropy and social activism: produced Running the Sahara, actively involved in crusading for Darfur, generous donor, and prioritises community involvement- a wonderful sense of humour, does not take himself too seriously, and more importantly, does not famewhore unnecessarily - has managed to stay true to his values: a good Boston boy, still best friends with his best friend, does not roll around in a huge entourage, middle class all the way It is his time. Full Story
Askmen.com has unveiled its annual “Man’s Man” list of 2007 asking over a million Askmen.com readers to vote not on who is sexiest or hottest or most beautiful but on men who represent MAN…which is why NEITHER Tom Cruise nor Three Whiskers Orly Bloom have made the grade. Full Story
Matt and Luciana leaving a party at FELT in Boston last night celebrating the premiere of Gone Baby Gone. Sweet, non? Matt and Ben are truly, truly buds. And they haul ass for each other. At TIFF, it was Ben doing his part for Matt. Right now it’s Matt returning the favour for his boy. Matt said last night that he’s seen Gone Baby Gone 10 times: "[Directing] is really huge for Ben. Full Story
New issue of Hello Canada featuring George Clooney on the cover with an exclusive interview inside in which he discusses controlling his fame and public life, hanging out with his famous friends, and his growing social profile. The photos are delicious and as usual, he gives a charming, interesting interview, saying he can’t believe the craziness surrounding the Pitts, that travelling with them is a nightmare, and dishing on his mancrush Matt Damon with a cute little anecdote. Full Story
Ben Affleck played supporting character this weekend at TIFF as Jennifer Garner, his brother Casey, and his BFF Matt were all promoting films. Here’s Taupe looking taupe on the Juno carpet the other night – wonderful dress, boring hair, and the footwear was rather inspired too. In all fairness though, my producer Deano saw her at the WireImage lounge and said she was surprisingly much more interesting to look at in person. Full Story
It was all about Matt Damon for us this weekend at CTV – we partnered to present a special screening of his documentary Running the Sahara on Saturday afternoon, we hosted the Running the Sahara afterparty at 299 Queen West that night, and we were one of the sponsors on Sunday night at the OnexOne gala at the Four Seasons Centre. Full Story
One by one, Matt, George, and Brad are making the festival rounds. One by one in Venice, then Deauville…and later on this week, through the weekend, all three will be in Toronto for TIFF at the same time. Not only for their respective film projects but also to support a good cause. For the second year in a row, Matt Damon will host the 3rd annual OnexOne... Full Story
Cate Blanchett was already on her way. Same goes for Clive Owen. And Ryan Gosling. And George Clooney! Big big stars scheduled this year to show their projects at the Toronto International Film Festival and now… even bigger stars. In fact, it’s shaping up to be an Oceans 13 reunion of sorts. Full Story
She hates her mother, hates her father, hates her ex manager, hates her ex husband, and apparently now hates her cousin and constant companion Allie, who after shadowing Britney from the moment she left Promises, is now suddenly absent, replaced by the bodyguard boyfriend with the under-evolved physique and the hard-to-miss ears. Full Story
