Matt Damon

2023 - 3 - 30

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Ben Affleck Convinces Jimmy Kimmel To Ask Matt Damon A Question (Pajiba)

Batman and the Joker. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. Humanity and Matt Lucas as co-host of Great British Bake Off. Some feuds are so legendary they take on ...

[TV](https://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/) [Andrew Sanford](https://www.pajiba.com/staff/andrew-sanford.php) That is certainly the case with Jimmy Kimmel and [Matt Damon](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/matt-damon-is-really-leaning-into-his-unflattering-persona-isnt-he.php). [Humanity and Matt Lucas](https://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/matt-lucas-is-leaving-the-great-british-bake-off.php) as co-host of Great British Bake Off. Have it constantly switch perspectives so both of them are made fun of equally. Kimmel agreed, and they got Damon on a “zoom call.” Kimmel then went on to ask a legitimate question.

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live': Matt Damon Gets Surprise Call From Ben Affleck (Rolling Stone)

Matt Damon received a surprise call from Ben Affleck on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' that was derailed by technical difficulties and his feud with the host.

I am so sick and tired of dealing with your bullshit,” Damon hit back, momentarily having his face imposed on a hotdog. I’ll tell you what, I can get him on the phone right now.” During his latest appearance on [Jimmy Kimmel Live](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/jimmy-kimmel-live/), in promotion of upcoming film [Air](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/air-ben-affleck-sxsw-premiere-standing-ovation-michael-jordan-nike-viola-davis-matt-damon-1234699709/), which he directed and stars in, the actor urged the host to extend an olive branch to longtime rival [Matt Damon](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/matt-damon/), who acts opposite him in the movie.

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Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel Renew Feud During Ben Affleck ... (Hollywood Reporter)

'Air' star Matt Damon joined director Ben Affleck on a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Zoom call and renewed their long-running late-night feud.

As the screen unfroze and Damon reappeared, the screen revealed the Air star with his hair either standing on end or with other pop art filter effects. Looks like we’re having a problem with the Wi-Fi,” a deadpan Kimmel said. — OK, on a Zoom call — only to see his long-standing “feud” with Jimmy Kimmel descend as usual into hilarity and acrimony. “Was that even a real question? But no sooner did the Hollywood star, who plays Nike’s resident basketball expert Sonny Vaccaro in Air, begin discussing his acting philosophy than the video screen became fuzzy and pixelated and finally froze up. [Ben Affleck](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/ben-affleck-air-production-company-grammys-memes-justice-league-1235353301/) appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to tout his latest movie, [Air](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/ben-affleck-air-production-company-grammys-memes-justice-league-1235353301/). Damon and Kimmel have a long-standing “feud” that dates back to when Kimmel first started his talk show and began signing off with the line “Apologies to I’m on the show! Why don’t you take your little question and your little show and shove it up your big hairy a—!” Damon screamed before the video call disconnected and Kimmel apologized for his guest’s expletives: “He is out of control!” “This is a gift to Ben and J.Lo, not to you,” Kimmel told Damon after Affleck dialed his phone number and his Good Will Hunting co-star suddenly appeared on a giant video screen to answer a question about how he played real people onscreen, as opposed to fictional characters. The latest in the long-running “feud” between Kimmel and Damon came as

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Matt Damon reveals why he appeared in Crypto.com's most ... (Cointelegraph)

The Hollywood icon was relentlessly mocked for appearing in the ad in 2021, which was released just before the crypto markets plummeted. 111 Total views.

[received widespread criticism](https://cointelegraph.com/news/fortune-did-not-in-fact-favor-the-brave-matt-damon-s-crypto-com-tv-spot-turns-one), and Damon has since been the butt of numerous jokes, such as those on the TV show South Park and from late-night hosts such as Stephen Colbert. Damon founded the clean water project in 2009 alongside engineer and philanthropist Gary White. He said it was mainly because his clean water initiative, Water.org, was indire financial circumstances, explaining:

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Hollywood Actor Matt Damon Explains Why he Appeared on Crypto ... (CryptoPotato)

Damon disclosed that Crypto.com's $1 million financing to his charity foundation had been the main reason for his involvement in the commercial.

- The exchange finalized its most famous marketing campaign a few weeks after the ad with the actor, inking a $700 million deal with the iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles. The American actor – Matt Damon – partnered with Crypto.com in 2021 to become the face of its marketing campaign. And Crypto.com heard about that, and they gave $1 million to water.org just on their own. And I gave my whole salary to water.org because we were down. [Use this link](https://cryptopotato.com/pl/binancebanner)to register and receive $100 free and 10% off fees on Binance Futures first month ( [terms](https://cryptopotato.com/buy-bitcoin-5-easy-steps/)). [revealed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY7sQ4Hcfk8)that Crypto.com distributed $1 million to his charity organization water.org at a time when funds were most needed, which is why he agreed to appear in the ad:

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Matt Damon tells the story behind his high-profile 2021 Crypto.com ... (Olean Times Herald)

Matt Damon tells the story behind his high-profile 2021 Crypto.com TV ads. #mattdamon #shortsfeed #cryptocurrency.

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What's the ongoing feud between Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel ... (PINKVILLA)

Well, it looks like the feud between Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel is never ever going to end. Read out to know what happened.

However, in 2015, the feud went to next level when Damon and Jimmy sat down with a therapist while the actor complaint about the latter’s mistreatment for refusing to put him on the show every night. As Ben was dialling the number to Damon, Jimmy said, “This is a gift to Ben and J.Lo, not to you.” However, Damon said, “What’s up everybody? Looks like we’re having a problem with the Wi-Fi,” said Jimmy but as soon as the screen reappeared Damon came with some kind of filter effects. Why don’t you take your little question and your little show and shove it up your big hairy a**!” The video call was then disconnected and Jimmy apologized for Damon’s behaviour and said, “He is out of control!” Before asking Jimmy about the filters, Damon blurted out and said, “Wait… [Matt Damon](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/matt-damon) and [Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/jimmy-kimmel) are currently making headlines with their ongoing feud after Ben Affleck appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Ben Affleck Acts as Peacemaker in Matt Damon's Ongoing 'Feud ... (PEOPLE.com)

During a Tuesday appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Oscar winner sat down with the TV host to discuss his new film Air and tried to help Kimmel settle ...

"Zoom-style, on the show!" "I don't think you need notes at a premiere, that's a mistake. He was loud," Kimmel told EW. As Kimmel rolled up on the carpet behind him, Damon turned and yelled, "Hey! "That's not the time to offer feedback." The joke was in reference to Kimmel's repetitive gag on his late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! He's a demonstrably bad man." "Honest to god, it would mean a lot to me if you would just like ask him one question about the movie, you know, he worked really hard on it. "I'm on the show! Damon reacted in mock anger at the host's antics, which included adding an afro and mohawk filter on Damon, then turning him into an animated hot dog as the audience continued to laugh. When Damon started to answer, the screen and sound went jumbled. "I understand you have your feuds," Affleck, 50, said to Kimmel, addressing his fake, ongoing feud he's had with Damon, 52, for months.

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Matt Damon Calls Jimmy Kimmel an 'A—hole' Amid Rumored Feud (In Touch Weekly)

Matt Damon answered why he won't cease the rumored 'feud' with Jimmy Kimmel, playfully calling the late night host an 'a—hole.' Get details!

Ben then offered to call Matt during the show for him to speak with Jimmy, and Matt appeared via Zoom to say, “Hey guys! I’d love to take a picture with you, but we ran out of time!” referring to the funny skit that Jimmy performs, in which he apologies to Matt for not inviting him onto his show. Why would I ever do that?” Matt playfully said, before adding, “He’s a terrible human being. I’m on the show!” “You’re leaving someone out. But where did this alleged tension come from, and is it all true?

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Matt Damon Says He Did Crypto.Com Ad Due to 'Down Year' at ... (Decrypt)

The Hollywood star said he partnered with Crypto.com in 2021 to get financial backing for his water.org initiative.

In it, Damon compared crypto investors to astronauts, mountain climbers, and even the Wright Brothers, the famous American aviation pioneers. "I definitely have a lot of gratitude to them for what they did for our foundation." [$700 million](https://decrypt.co/86267/crypto-com-pays-700-million-naming-rights-lakers-clippers-arena-reports/) for the naming rights to the Los Angeles Staples Center, home to the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, with the marketing efforts giving the exchange [some boost](https://decrypt.co/86348/crypto-exchange-volume-data-suggests-sports-deal-frenzy-may-be-working). [grotesque](https://www.ft.com/content/3fac474e-aa34-439a-8bdb-32b576fe2687)" and an " [embarrassing cash grab](https://www.thedailybeast.com/matt-damons-viral-crypto-ad-is-an-embarrassing-cash-grab)." [announced](https://crypto.com/company-news/matt-damon-and-water-org-partner-with-crypto-com-bringing-clean-water-to-millions-in-need) the $1 million direct donation to water.org in October 2021 with the primary goal of supporting the nonprofit’s mission to bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. [far from positive](https://decrypt.co/90004/13-years-of-bitcoin-hate-remains-matt-damon). In November 2021, shortly after the commercial was released, Crypto.com went on to pay a reported The partnership sought to launch initiatives that would encourage Crypto.com’s users across the globe to support the cause, with Damon saying at the time that he was “happy to do it with a like-minded partner that is committed to transforming lives through equity and access.” [interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALe-NjAlLaM) with the Associated Press. The 52-year-old Hollywood icon partnered with Crypto.com for the "Fortune favors the brave" ad in 2021. “We had a down year in water.org and I did that commercial in an attempt to raise money for water.org,” Damon said in an [2021 Crypto.com ad advertisement](https://decrypt.co/89680/good-shill-hunting-why-matt-damon-crypto-com-ad-is-trending), saying in a recent interview that the main reason for him becoming the face of the crypto firm’s marketing campaign was to get financial support for water.org, the clean water project he co-founded with philanthropist Gary White.

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