Matt Damon shared on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ how he supported Ben Affleck through his divorce, emphasizing their enduring bond. Affleck, visibly moved, called Damon a “real friend.” The duo, starring in the upcoming film ‘The Rip,’ attribute their decades-long friendship to genuine love and loyalty, understanding its significance from a young age.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are well-known for their friendship. Over the years, the two have been open about their friendship and bond. Ahead of the release if their upcoming film ‘The Rip’, Damon opened up about how he was there for the ‘Paycheck’ star during his divorce and how he supported him.
Matt Damon reveals how he supported Ben Affleck through his divorce
The two stars recently appeared on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ to talk about their latest feature, ‘The Rip.’ The host started talking about their bond and asked Matt Damon whether he could still go to Affleck and offer his full-fledged support. He shares with enthusiasm, saying that “our relationship isn’t affected by what people are saying. I was there for all of it.”Affleck looks visibly emotional at the comment and says that his support means a lot to him, further adding, “That’s sort of what a real friend is.”
Ben Affleck reveals how their friendship survived so many years
‘The Batman’ star revealed the secret behind their bond is that it is based on real love. He further added, “Especially as a young guy, the really intense love relationships you have with other young men who you’re really loyal to and really close to and who you grew up with, and a lot of times those relationships are lifelong.”He also added that as young men, the two of them understood the importance of their relationship and bond much more than other people.
About ‘The Rip’
‘The Rip’ follows a group of Miami cops who come across millions of dollars in cash. After the seizure, distrust rises as outsiders find out about the bust, and they no longer know who to trust. The film stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler.The film will be available for streaming on Netflix on January 16.
