Imagine discovering after twenty years of marriage that your spouse once had a major crush on your best friend. Hollywood star Matt Damon recently shared this amusing revelation about his wife Luciana Barroso's early admiration for his longtime friend and collaborator Ben Affleck.
The Hilarious Confession on Howard Stern Show
During a joint appearance on The Howard Stern Show to promote their new crime thriller 'The Rip', 55-year-old Damon recounted the story with laughter. He revealed that early in their relationship, Luciana admitted that when she watched their breakthrough film 'Good Will Hunting', she thought Ben Affleck was "the cute one" rather than her future husband.
How the Revelation Came to Light
"After we'd been together for probably a few months," Damon explained, "I think I met her best friend from high school, and it came out that the two of them went and saw Good Will Hunting together and her best friend thought I was the cute one and [Luciana] thought Ben was the cute one."
The actor couldn't help but joke about the situation, recalling his reaction: "She admitted to me. I'm like, 'You got the wrong one?!' She told me that 23 years ago."
Ben Affleck's Reaction to the Revelation
Affleck, 53, joined in the laughter during the interview but was quick to praise Luciana's character. "She's a great producer and a really good friend," he shared, before adding with humor, "And I never got that vibe from her. So I think something I did in real life rubbed it off."
Damon continued with his signature wit, joking that "Finally, she met him, and all that went away," suggesting that meeting Affleck in person resolved any lingering admiration.
Matt and Luciana's Enduring Marriage
For those unfamiliar with their story, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso first met in 2003 while he was filming 'Stuck on You' in Miami, where she was working at the time. Their connection was immediate, leading to marriage in 2005. The couple has since built a strong family foundation, raising four daughters together and maintaining a relationship that has stood the test of time for nearly two decades.
A Friendship Spanning Decades
The bond between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck represents one of Hollywood's most enduring friendships. The two met as children in Boston, growing up just blocks apart, and bonded over their shared dreams of breaking into the entertainment industry.
Their partnership has yielded remarkable success, most notably co-writing 'Good Will Hunting', which earned them an Academy Award. Affleck has frequently described Damon as the most loyal person he knows, while Damon considers Affleck like a brother. This deep trust and camaraderie translate powerfully to their on-screen collaborations.
'The Rip': Their Latest Collaboration
'The Rip' marks their latest joint venture, a gritty crime thriller set in Miami where Damon and Affleck portray narcotics officers. The plot takes a dramatic turn when their characters discover millions in cash during a routine raid, plunging them into a complex web of secrets, betrayal, and difficult moral choices.
Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film showcases the actors' natural chemistry and is currently available for streaming on Netflix, offering audiences another opportunity to witness their professional synergy.
This lighthearted revelation about Luciana Barroso's early preference adds another charming chapter to the enduring friendship between two of Hollywood's most beloved stars, proving that even decades-long relationships can still yield surprising and humorous discoveries.
