Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Reveal Their First Impressions of Each Other | First Thing With | ELLE

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  • Lifelong besties Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have experienced many unique firsts together - and they are here to dish the stories to ELLE on 'First Thing With.' Most recently, this power duo stars in the new movie 'Air,' and as Ben and Matt dish on behind-the-scenes stories, they also reminisce on their first impression of one another, their first project together, and even their first time meeting Michael Jordan.
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  • @sianspherica
    @sianspherica Před rokem +1842

    It's kind of crazy for 2 guys who had known each other since they were 8 and who didn't come from showbiz backgrounds (ie. No Hollywood nepotism) to both become pretty equally huge stars and maintain that level of success for decades and somehow remain close friends through all of it. It's pretty remarkable.

    • @watermelon_leah
      @watermelon_leah Před rokem +44

      Really is remarkable how you have stayed so closed though all the Hollywood pressure of fame.

    • @ykt4343
      @ykt4343 Před rokem +9

      Definitely. I completely agree 👍

    • @trappedintimesurroundedbye5477
      @trappedintimesurroundedbye5477 Před rokem +2

      Will the Harvey Weinstein peace help them out tremendously

    • @MalissiaCreates
      @MalissiaCreates Před rokem +23

      I look forward to the movie about them one day!

    • @M7Reaper
      @M7Reaper Před rokem +5

      They are the greats!

  • @kailynbrennan1412
    @kailynbrennan1412 Před rokem +675

    I absolutely adore Ben’s final thoughts. “I have people who love and believe in me regardless of whether I’m on a “list” That’s “making it”. Nice to see success hasn’t gone to either of their heads

    • @riveravaldez
      @riveravaldez Před 3 měsíci

      Apparently they're intelligent persons, so, they know - from experience - it's life and nothing else nor less.

  • @MalissiaCreates
    @MalissiaCreates Před rokem +317

    One day there will be a movie based on their friendship and making it big in the industry; Oscar winners, and staying A list and friends for 40+ years… all an incredible feat.

    • @loveamerica2828
      @loveamerica2828 Před rokem

      It should be called "Hollywood Hypocrites" or "Anti-american woketards"

    • @belna4926
      @belna4926 Před 6 měsíci

      They are cousins

    • @MalissiaCreates
      @MalissiaCreates Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@belna4926 well, distant cousins. Not sure it’s the family reunions that are keeping them besties lol

    • @babinag6278
      @babinag6278 Před 3 měsíci

      @@belna4926 I didn't know they were cousins. But I guess all Irish boston guys are related.

  • @longlivedemocracy756
    @longlivedemocracy756 Před rokem +331

    Ben actually brought tears to my eyes when he talked about “making it” after a message from Matt. Love this friendship.

  • @f9nineteen
    @f9nineteen Před rokem +359

    Ben’s answer to the question about “making it” is great. Shows how sweet and smart he is. Also loved how Matt played a role in his realization. Love their friendship ❤

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 Před rokem +6

      That's a solid road for both and it paid off

    • @kameshreegovender6878
      @kameshreegovender6878 Před rokem +2

      Love it

    • @xxwhispersxx2856
      @xxwhispersxx2856 Před rokem +9

      I'm laughing at the fact that Matt tells this goofy story about underwear first, and then Ben follows it up with this deep, touching little tidbit about being loved and believed in.

  • @Fed-np9ez
    @Fed-np9ez Před 7 měsíci +76

    People said it's crazy that they are still friends after all the Hollywood superstardom, but maybe they managed to be this successful in the first place precisely because they were friends. Matt and Ben had joint bank accounts growing up so they can help fund each other's trips to NY for auditions, they lived together, helped each other pay bills, learned lines together, and supported each other's ideas when writing together. Their friendship didn't make it through "despite" everything that's happened, THEY make it through "because" of such deep level of loyalty and love that they share with each other. Now that's what being a great friend is.

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Před 3 měsíci +1

      That’s a great insight; I didn’t realize all that. Thank you for this post!

    • @nan7503
      @nan7503 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Apparently, they still have that account. It's an amazing friendship

    • @tabaxikhajit4541
      @tabaxikhajit4541 Před měsícem

      Thanks for the added insight. They were the kind of friend every wishes they had.

  • @LibbyAnn026
    @LibbyAnn026 Před rokem +179

    This friendship is so rare. They won in life just meeting each other. I have dear and beloved friends from childhood as well, and I feel very lucky to have them; but I’ve never shared a bank account with any of them. That is next level trust and support. I can never forget that fact about their friendship. It’s just so beautiful.

  • @madmike987655
    @madmike987655 Před 7 měsíci +46

    Ben is so ridiculously humble it's crazy. His last line was perfect, even a guy who's talented and successful still has nerves and insecurities and really values the people he has in his life who support him.

    • @balinx
      @balinx Před 3 měsíci +1

      You can tell he's been to some dark places and come back.

    • @kingy002
      @kingy002 Před 2 měsíci

      @@balinx Rather presumptuous of you.

    • @nan7503
      @nan7503 Před 2 měsíci

      Ben is just a brilliant person. Friendship for them is eternal.

  • @maximillianosaben
    @maximillianosaben Před rokem +127

    It's always fun seeing them together. You just know they're actually friends.

    • @joelpineda4414
      @joelpineda4414 Před rokem

      Yeah I guess they both are the same age! And they only had one movie together which is “air” and that’s it! Like they weren’t in any movies together back then like the 90s or something. And they both are cousins right in real life?

    • @maximillianosaben
      @maximillianosaben Před rokem +1

      @@joelpineda4414 - What is this sarcasm about? Cause you really went excessive.

    • @joelpineda4414
      @joelpineda4414 Před rokem

      @@maximillianosaben well it’s just that I didn’t know they’re friends for a very long time and I thought they both are new actors to the movie era!

    • @tibbsdailyday2611
      @tibbsdailyday2611 Před rokem

      ​@@joelpineda4414 how old are you seriously?

    • @joelpineda4414
      @joelpineda4414 Před rokem

      @@tibbsdailyday2611 I’m 14

  • @lionelkennedy6092
    @lionelkennedy6092 Před 5 měsíci +29

    This is so cool how these guys grew up 2 blocks from each other in Boston, became Hollywood stars, and are best friends as well. Very unique and rare!

  • @alifc1082
    @alifc1082 Před rokem +109

    This might be one of Ben's best interviews, for being so at ease. I someone that saw most of their movies, this I another I can't wait to watch

    • @ykt4343
      @ykt4343 Před rokem

      Go watch it if you haven't yet. It's an awesome movie and truly inspiring.

    • @soundshape6496
      @soundshape6496 Před rokem +1

      Listen to their interview with Bill Simmons. He’s pretty comfortable with both guys during the podcast.

  • @xxwhispersxx2856
    @xxwhispersxx2856 Před rokem +37

    These two are platonic soulmates.

  • @lillian9676
    @lillian9676 Před rokem +224

    anytime Matt Damon is involved its a class act

  • @ronhowe9913
    @ronhowe9913 Před rokem +38

    Everything they touch...both individually as well as together...turns to gold. Been a fan all my life.

  • @ericross441
    @ericross441 Před rokem +20

    Ben is just so cool and chill. A man's man

  • @Sarahlynn0105
    @Sarahlynn0105 Před rokem +38

    Love how down to earth Matt is.

  • @kathleenweinberg6442
    @kathleenweinberg6442 Před rokem +104

    They are two great actor with a great personality

  • @mariadel.6705
    @mariadel.6705 Před rokem +133

    My favorite celeb besties. I hope they have many more collaborations in the future. ❤

  • @sipnog3528
    @sipnog3528 Před rokem +24

    Poor Ben, he is so appreciative of Matt friendship😢. I'm happy, Matt stuck with him through thick and thin, in his struggles. Ben seems to have encountered hurtful situations in his life somehow. I think it's more related to celebrity life.

  • @joeldriver-sp2rg
    @joeldriver-sp2rg Před rokem +26

    I saw the movie "Air" a few days ago and they knocked it out of the park. I'm a huge Jordan fan but I didn't really know the story behind how Nike signed him. The nostalgia from this movie really took me back to that time as I was a sophomore in high school in 1984. If you lived through that era you'll love this movie especially for all the great songs they put in it.

  • @leticiatamayo3080
    @leticiatamayo3080 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Benito doesn’t have any wrinkles amazingly handsome.. Matt is just plain gorgeous and adorable they are both so surreal in their friendship!❤❤❤❤

  • @marge6581
    @marge6581 Před rokem +95

    I love these two. Very down to earth and very talented! Can't wait to watch their new movie!

  • @sipnog3528
    @sipnog3528 Před rokem +16

    They both have BEAUTIFUL SMILES. Isn't that amazing?

  • @jq8974
    @jq8974 Před rokem +28

    LOOOOVE The boxer briefs story - and I totally get it! 😁(it’s those personal things that change when you cross a line that you remember)

  • @kwit77
    @kwit77 Před rokem +84

    I love their relationship

  • @saitejach5996
    @saitejach5996 Před rokem +25

    True friendship goals

  • @mynamehaschanged
    @mynamehaschanged Před rokem +19

    Matt seems like the coolest guy.

  • @zabindhanji
    @zabindhanji Před 3 měsíci +3

    Two of the coolest, talented and down-to-earth actors. I loved the movie Air. I didn't realize that Ben Affleck had directed it.

  • @watermelon_leah
    @watermelon_leah Před rokem +20

    Ben and Matt friendship is so wonderful.

  • @earlybird32
    @earlybird32 Před rokem +18

    Love your wonderful words of wisdom Ben Affleck. Wishing you both continued success and happiness.

  • @asian6oy
    @asian6oy Před rokem +22

    when Ilook at Ben Affleck all I could think of is him in his Daredevil days 😍

  • @linghuizhu9831
    @linghuizhu9831 Před rokem +5

    Loved every movies they were in. Not flashy but so profound. These two are literally magic duo in Hollywood!

  • @ykt4343
    @ykt4343 Před rokem +23

    Loved watching Air. These two were awesome. Such an interesting and inspiring movie. Need more from these two. And I love that they're so humble. Respect.

  • @SonnyK248
    @SonnyK248 Před rokem +5

    I remember Kevin Smith saying that when he was younger he had a friend called Brian. And he idolized him and did everything he could to try and be just like him. Then years later he met Ben Affleck and thought he was just the most charming, relaxed, funny person he'd ever seen so he started patterning his life off of him.

  • @sethc4758
    @sethc4758 Před 10 měsíci +6

    It'd be cool to see these two reminisce over their childhood neighborhood, like a short walk thru. Though I'm sure their neighborhood is nearly unrecognizable from the time they were kids

  • @berrindmr4454
    @berrindmr4454 Před rokem +23

    love you Ben😍

  • @FB6418
    @FB6418 Před rokem +4

    I literally could listen to them for hours !

  • @bollocksnlilies
    @bollocksnlilies Před rokem +9

    this is Ben at his best tbh, talking about his work, being with his close friend and collaborator Matt.

  • @mikehall2781
    @mikehall2781 Před rokem +5

    this makes my heart so complete. I love these guys.

  • @richg2881
    @richg2881 Před rokem +1

    OMG, this is seriously important. This is a must for all serious art historians and the rest of us celb junkies. These are important people.

  • @SomewhataMystery
    @SomewhataMystery Před rokem +5

    Ever since I seen them in thier first ever movies still rock it.

  • @anacarpenter9254
    @anacarpenter9254 Před rokem +6

    Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 These 2 gentlemen are before the new millineum and presently 2023 my chosen new era outstanding actors with
    character personalities in a film 🎥 that make me respect them and look forward too another blockbuster movie with them in it. This interview
    thank you for letting me view your work lifestyle 😊😊

  • @bb6nabi
    @bb6nabi Před rokem +9

    Matt Damon🥰🥰

  • @watermelon_leah
    @watermelon_leah Před rokem +2

    What a great interview I loved these guys together at actors and Directors. I also loved them as individual.

  • @tommywhite7985
    @tommywhite7985 Před 4 měsíci +3

    This commercial was hilarious.
    Would be very shocked . If did another one at my favorite dunkin ' donut.

  • @RojaJaneman
    @RojaJaneman Před rokem +3

    I love them both. This is a no brained. Can’t wait to c it

  • @sundriesrebecakundomal2920

    I saw “Air“ at the cinema last week and I love it .Great that they are friends for life .I remember like yerterday when they won the Oscar 😀

  • @michaelmartinson6495
    @michaelmartinson6495 Před rokem +4

    Love these guys love for each other.

  • @antartorres7594
    @antartorres7594 Před rokem +13

    My favorite movie with Ben is the Accountant ❤

  • @jazminpolanco3187
    @jazminpolanco3187 Před rokem +15

    They’re so talented ❤

    • @watermelon_leah
      @watermelon_leah Před rokem +3

      They really are and till this day they remain humble and not let fame get to them.

  • @charlottelucero4900
    @charlottelucero4900 Před rokem +30

    I personally enjoy you both - thank you for entertaining us, as well as your public service to others. I personally enjoy the banter between Mr Damon, and Mr Kimmel - as well when Mr Affleck tries to mend fences between the two - again thank you both for entertaining us with humor, serious issues, and expressing the love between yourselves 🙋🏻‍♀️ may you continue with amazing success 🙏

  • @diannasgardenmenagerie967
    @diannasgardenmenagerie967 Před 2 měsíci

    You two are a great example of friendship and how valuable it is!!!

  • @freddageforde6966
    @freddageforde6966 Před rokem +1

    Finally! This is what I've been needing to know.

  • @shahiemavandersckyff7084

    love these two together

  • @deannharris2424
    @deannharris2424 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Truly admire and love their friendship.

  • @ms.rickie
    @ms.rickie Před 2 měsíci +1

    Such kindness Even after all these years. I gave them a two thumbs up very normal people.

  • @deletebilderberg
    @deletebilderberg Před rokem +6

    Super talented fellas.

  • @charlespackwood2055
    @charlespackwood2055 Před 3 měsíci +1

    These guys are wicked (Boston) smart. I didn't know they were that intelligent. Love these two.

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 Před rokem +9

    I remember as a young girl going to the store and seeing a bunch of shirts and purses, etc that said "Mrs. Affleck" or "Mrs. Damon" on them. They were the "it" boys.

  • @wyattalsbury2687
    @wyattalsbury2687 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ben Affleck and I have the EXACT same birthday (08/15/72)! Funny that they posted a picture of Ben wearing a Batman t-shirt LOL

  • @Prytrom
    @Prytrom Před rokem +2

    ¡¡¡Love it!!! Thank you Elle

  • @maneeshahooja
    @maneeshahooja Před rokem +4

    Such nice guys!

  • @bellajoy5827
    @bellajoy5827 Před rokem +4

    Wow. I love both of these humans ❤

  • @user-yj5xq5lb1b
    @user-yj5xq5lb1b Před 3 měsíci +2

    I think it's great they are famous and still grounded

  • @germanverdier6825
    @germanverdier6825 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I fiel like I can be friends with them..also they are real artists. Great guys

  • @acbanalytics
    @acbanalytics Před rokem +3

    Very cool. You guys rock.

  • @marinab106
    @marinab106 Před rokem +2

    Love seeing these two guys together❤even though I have to say my soft spot is for Matt 🥰

  • @r.w.221
    @r.w.221 Před rokem +16

    What they have created together always makes me Kind of jealous. And Then you Are nominated for the oscar and bring your mothers as plus one with you! That‘s my definition of making it!

  • @kk-xi8li
    @kk-xi8li Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow I didn't know they've known each other that long!!! That's a great friendship to endure all those years!

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner Před rokem +8

    A+ video!
    Amazing to get some background on their meeting and their lives. Had no idea that Matt's mother was a professor of early childhood education and that Ben's mother was a 5th grade teacher!

  • @jillianbullock9874
    @jillianbullock9874 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Matt's answer to 'making it' with the underwear was funny. Celebrities, who can afford to buy things, are given to them for free a lot of times.

  • @natalielaporte2328
    @natalielaporte2328 Před rokem +2

    I really like these guys.

  • @lilibethvilella
    @lilibethvilella Před rokem +3

    2 of my favs forever ❤❤

  • @keithgordon3823
    @keithgordon3823 Před rokem +3

    0:48 Micky Mouse club dropped the ball on that one! Lol!

  • @sipnog3528
    @sipnog3528 Před rokem +12

    Matt should have had an Oscar by now. He is a great actor. Class act actor.

  • @jmreyes8671
    @jmreyes8671 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Ben and Matt should do a friendship test lmao

  • @wonder841
    @wonder841 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What an awesome friendship… love you guys!!!❤❤💐💐

  • @ms.rickie
    @ms.rickie Před 2 měsíci +1

    Matt Damon… You are ageless❤

  • @1spankytc
    @1spankytc Před rokem +13

    Both seem like great guys

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it Před rokem +4

    Down to earth guys

  • @loulougallo8353
    @loulougallo8353 Před rokem +1

    Friendship goals

  • @matthewgiuseppe6386
    @matthewgiuseppe6386 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Happy Birthday Matt Damon, hope you have a wonderful day. You are so awesome.

  • @Kimber123
    @Kimber123 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was nice. They seem like pretty grounded guys.

  • @brajeshsingh2391
    @brajeshsingh2391 Před rokem +5

    So I watched Goodwill Hunting and The Last Duel where they are together. But interested in watching Dogma, a movie I had known about for years where they are together and then Air.

  • @ThekingdomPod1
    @ThekingdomPod1 Před rokem +3

    turns out that was kinda making it.... beautiful!!!

  • @Theurbannerdneoh
    @Theurbannerdneoh Před rokem +5

    Ben seems so much better and happier

    • @johnnybmean74
      @johnnybmean74 Před rokem

      Are you serious? Look at his face, you can tell he is still drinking.

  • @burnacco
    @burnacco Před rokem +4

    Ben's shirt is dope af

  • @Dina-ud4ee
    @Dina-ud4ee Před rokem +10

    Absolutely love these 2

  • @cherishparkhurst8124
    @cherishparkhurst8124 Před 2 měsíci +1

    2 great actors, big fan of Borne Identity movie series!

  • @wezmartins5773
    @wezmartins5773 Před rokem +5

    They are basically brothers.

  • @cesarsobrino7398
    @cesarsobrino7398 Před rokem +3

    Jason Bourne and Christian Wolff (The Accountant)

  • @crowlee5111
    @crowlee5111 Před rokem +9

    What’s the chances of both becoming mega Hollywood stars and Oscar winners. Amazing story.!

  • @adabell1833
    @adabell1833 Před rokem +1

    I love them so much ❤❤❤❤

  • @yolandamorlet2456
    @yolandamorlet2456 Před 3 měsíci

    I love them both.

  • @LaliFrequency432HZ
    @LaliFrequency432HZ Před rokem +3

    We need a life story about them or tv show

  • @ryandavies8679
    @ryandavies8679 Před 2 měsíci

    I love these two

  • @leticiatamayo3080
    @leticiatamayo3080 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love Benito Tshirt!❤❤❤

  • @concepcionisabelcastillo4627

    beautiful beings❤

  • @mayarmohammed998
    @mayarmohammed998 Před 10 měsíci +3

    REALLY LOVE YOU BEN AFFLECK ❤

  • @jwall62
    @jwall62 Před rokem +4

    For me it was bath towels, when I was able to afford brand new fluffy towels and fill the closet with them, I felt like I had finally accomplished something. I had always had towels you could see through. 40 years later my wife still makes sure we have a lot of thick fluffy towels. Love her.