Fans have shown overwhelming support for Matt Damon following his appearance with his natural gray hair at the recent Golden Globes.
While the focus was on the Golden Globes last night, numerous viewers couldn’t ignore the presence of one distinguished silver fox in the crowd.
Unattainable beauty standards in Hollywood have persisted since the inception of filmmaking. While females in the entertainment industry commonly face body-shaming and scrutiny regarding aging, it’s worth noting that Hollywood’s male stars also encounter their share of challenges in this regard.
The iconic star of Ocean’s Thirteen made a striking entrance at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, showcasing a fresh appearance with his newly embraced grey locks. Fans were quick to express admiration for the actor’s choice, and it’s evident that the salt-and-pepper look suits Damon perfectly.
Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso at the Golden Globes. Credit: Jason Armond / Getty
“I wasn’t prepared for Matt Damon going all grey,” exclaimed one viewer, while another enthusiastically added, “Jesus, Matt Damon going grey is insanely [flame emoji].”
A single tweet summed it up: “Matt Damon, what a silver fox.”
Matt Damon showed off his new silver locks at the Golden Globes. Credit: Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024 / Getty
Damon exuded handsomeness as he graced the ceremony in a timeless custom black Giorgio Armani tuxedo paired with elegant David Yurman jewelry. His stunning wife, Luciana Barroso, accompanied him, completing the striking couple’s red carpet appearance.
Having met in 2003 at a bar where Barroso was employed, the couple has now been happily married for nearly two decades.
After tying the knot in 2005, the couple joyfully welcomed three daughters into their lives: Isabella, Gia, and Stella. In addition, the Bourne star embraced the role of stepfather to Barroso’s daughter, Alexia.
Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan, and Matt Damon have an Oppenheimer reunion. Credit: Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024 / Getty
In a 2018 interview with Vogue Australia, Barroso reminisced about the night they first met at the Miami bar, sharing, “[Damon] started getting recognized and asked for pictures and autographs, and then it got kind of aggressive because people are drinking and stuff.”
Barroso continued the story, saying, “So he came and hid behind the bar … [wanting to] just hang out back there and have a drink. He says, ‘Oh, I saw you and I really wanted to talk to you.'”
She then playfully disclosed that she put him to work making drinks, telling her future husband, “‘You know, if you’re going to be back here, you can’t just be standing there!'”
Damon had previously trained in bartending for a project, and his proficient skills behind the bar resulted in him earning generous tips from customers. Barroso jokingly added, “Of course, everyone wanted to go and see him.”
