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Damon's Sister Auditioned To Play His Lover, By Mistake
Matt Damon's stepsister was stunned when she landed an audition for the Hollywood star's new movie - and was told she'd be playing his lover.
Model-turned-actress Sarah Bradford, 22, grew up with the Oscar winner, after her mother and his father married.
She insists she's never used Damon to help her progress in Hollywood, and earned an audition for a role in "The Adjustment Bureau" through her own hard work.
But she was shocked when casting bosses told her she would have to jump into bed with her sibling.
Bradford tells New York magazine, "Five months ago I went in for a reading for this movie Matt's in, The Adjustment Bureau. It's in production right now in New York.
"It was for a character called Elise - she is basically queen bee at this ballet academy - and all of a sudden they say, 'Are you aware that if you get this role, you'll be playing Matt's love, having a love affair with your brother.'
"My jaw dropped."
Fortunately the sordid story ended on a positive note for the young actress: "I just read for a more appropriate role in the movie, Elise's friend, and I got the part. It's very exciting. What parents wouldn't want their children to work together."
Published on: October 21 2009 at 12:27 PM
Damon's Dirty Dancing With Wife
Matt Damon stunned onlookers over the weekend by enjoying some raunchy dancing with his wife Luciana at a New York strip club.
The couple, which married in December 2005, visited Manhattan's Hustler Club with friends, according to the New York Daily News.
Bosses reportedly made a special exception for the "Bourne Identity" star when his wife began to grind against him, stealing the spotlight from the professional dancers.
A source tells the publication, "They got there after 11pm and stayed for two-and-a-half hours. He bought dances for his friends. His wife was dancing for him. The club normally doesn't allow civilians to dance, but they made an exception for him."
Published on: October 19 2009 at 12:35 PM
Damon chastises journalists for laziness in death report
AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese
Movie star Matt Damon used his Toronto Film Festival press conference to blast journalists for spreading a "silly" story suggesting he had died.
The star was appalled by reports suggesting he had plunged to his death during a mountain hike in California on Thursday and even more stunned when reputable news groups called his publicist for a comment.
Damon fears journalists failed to read the Internet story properly because if they had they would have realized it was a prank.
And he took issue with the media at the start of his Toronto Film Festival rounds in Canada, where he's promoting his new movie, "The Informant."
He says, "My publicist got all of these phone calls from very reputable sources. I got forwarded the story, which, if you read it, it just gets sillier and sillier, and, by the end, the guy who's said to be my agent is quoting the lyrics to the 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air.'
"And yet CNN called and The Boston Globe called, all of these reputable news sources are checking if it's true.
"My publicist's like, 'Did you even read the story?' Misinformation is quicker because you [bleep] are lazy! That's how these things spread like wildfire."
Published on: September 11 2009 at 02:28 PM
Damon had 'funnest time' gaining weight for role
Matt Damon had the "funnest time" ever working on "The Informant!" because he could pig out on fatty foods and skip sessions at the gym.
The usually hunky star packed on 30 pounds to portray whistleblower Mark Whitacre in the dark comedy.
He plowed his way through fast food McDonald's and snacks in preparation for the role, and added to his look with a handlebar moustache, a wig and thick glasses.
But looking less than handsome didn't get the 38-year-old down -- he loved having an excuse to become a slob and quit working out for several months.
He tells People.com, "It was very, very easy to gain the weight.
"It was very, very fun, probably the funnest (sic) time I had working because I didn't have to go to the gym after work and I just ate everything I could see."
Published on: September 08 2009 at 01:35 PM
Damon Packs On The Pounds For New Movie
Matt Damon relished piling on the pounds for his latest movie role, because he could treat himself to all his favorite foods.
The 38-year-old stars as bipolar whistle-blower Mark Whitacre in dark comedy thriller "The Informant!," which is based on the 2000 book of the same name.
Damon had to gain 30 pounds for the part, and he happily indulged in fat-packed fast food and alcohol to bulk up.
He tells the New York Daily News, "I definitely got doughy. I started eating like crazy and drinking dark beer. Between meals on set, I'd eat a No. 1 Value Meal at McDonald's and then Doritos on top of it. It was absolute heaven."
Published on: August 13 2009 at 01:24 PM
Damon and Affleck gamble for charity
Best pals Matt Damon and Ben Affleck faced off at the poker table on Thursday night as part of a charity event in Las Vegas.
The Oscar-winners joined event host Don Cheadle and other celebrities including actors Brad Garrett and Danny Masterson and retired boxing champ Mike Tyson to help raise money for Ante Up for Africa.
The stars joined members of the public and dug deep into their pockets to join in the fun, handing over $5,000 as a buy-in for the gambling tournament, with all proceeds benefiting the Enough project and Refugees International -- organizations that aim to raise awareness and provide help to the survivors of war-torn Darfur in Sudan.
Published on: July 06 2009 at 02:27 PM
Damon Gets Pedaling on South African Bike Trip
AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam
Matt Damon cycled off on a 68-mile Cape Argus bike trek on Sunday in South Africa.
The star joined brother Kyle and former rugby captain Francois Pienaar among the 35,000 riders attempting the grueling bike challenge.
Damon will be playing Pienaar in Clint Eastwood's new movie "The Human Factor," about the South African Springboks' Rugby World Cup win in 1995.
The movie star and his team hit the road with the words "MAD" and "Are you crazy enough?" printed on their cycling jerseys.
Published on: March 09 2009 at 01:17 PM
Another Daughter for Damon
AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, file
Movie star Matt Damon is a father again -- his wife, Luciana Barroso, gave birth to the couple's second child on Wednesday.
Little Gia Zavala Damon has two big sisters waiting for her at home: 2-year-old Isabella and Alexa, Barroso's 10-year-old daughter from a previous marriage.
Damon's spokeswoman reports the new arrival is "a healthy, beautiful baby girl."
Ironically, little Gia was born on the same day that Jennifer Garner, the wife of Damon's best friend Ben Affleck, confirmed she's pregnant with the couple's second child.
Damon recently joked about his female-dominated household, stating, "I'm so outnumbered down here, it's crazy."
Published on: August 21 2008 at 02:19 PM
Affleck and Damon Speak Out for Obama
Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon pledged their support for Barack Obama at a fundraising event in Miami, Fla., on Saturday.
The pair was accompanied by their pregnant wives Jennifer Garner and Luciana Barroso at the gala, to raise money for the Democrat's push for the White House.
The foursome paid $1,000 each for tickets to the black tie event and Affleck, Garner and Damon all gave speeches.
A source tells People.com, "Jennifer Garner gave the first speech supporting Obama, and she was very witty, clever and funny. She was followed by her husband Ben, then Matt Damon. The men gave serious political speeches on how the country needs change."
Damon later explained his support for Obama, "Mostly because I don't like the path this country's on and if McCain is elected we'll be continuing down that same path."
Published on: August 04 2008 at 01:58 PM
Damon Expecting Baby Girl
Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso are expecting a baby girl "soon."
The couple announced its baby news in March, but refused to reveal the due date of their second child.
And they have decided to hold off on choosing a name for their new daughter, who will be the younger sister to Isabella, 1, and Alexia, 9, Barroso's child from a previous relationship.
Damon says, "We decided to wait till she's born, and then we're going to get a look at her, and we'll probably keep debating it."
The "Bourne Identity" star also jokes about his female-dominated household: "I'm so outnumbered down here, it's crazy."
Published on: July 28 2008 at 02:54 PM
Peace on the Red Carpet
As one of the most recognizable symbols in the world, the peace sign has quickly become a celebrity favorite on the red carpet.
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