The two artists attracted attention when participating in `Animals` – a work directed by Ben Affleck (right) and starring Matt Damon.
In addition to being a director, this year, Ben is expected to appear in part two of `The Accountant`.
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Trailer ‘Air’ (2023)
Trailer for the movie `Air` (2023), directed by Ben, starring Matt.
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In addition to developing their careers, the two are admired by many audiences for their 44-year friendship.
In college, Matt studied at Harvard, and Ben enrolled at Vermont, but they both dropped out midway and worked together to write the screenplay `Good Will Hunting` at Ben’s suggestion.
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Matt Damon (left), Ben Affleck (right) and late actor Robin Williams received the Oscar in 1998 for `Good Will Hunting`.
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According to US Weekly, Matt loves Ben because he protected him when he was bullied at school.
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In an interview with Parade, Ben said that during high school, the two often went to New York City to audition.
Accompanying Matt makes Ben less lonely because before that, many times he had to act alone.
The two have collaborated for a long time on many works.
In addition to acting, both produce films.
Having been together for a long time, the two also often tease each other on social networks.
Ben Affleck was teased for losing the role of Batman
In 2020, Matt Damon joked about Ben Affleck losing the role of Batman to Robert Pattison in a charity campaign.
The couple were close friends at the premiere event of the movie `Air` last year.
Ben is enjoying happiness with singer Jennifer Lopez, while Matt has a 19-year marriage with Luciana Bozán and has three daughters.