Hollywood's most iconic friendship, spanning nearly half a century, has reached a level of comfort where its stars can openly roast each other's flaws. In a recent and delightfully candid television appearance, longtime friends and collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon revealed the little habits about each other that have irked them over their 45-year bond.
The Playful Roast on the Today Show
During an interview on Tuesday's episode of the popular Today show, the 53-year-old Ben Affleck did not hold back when asked about his friend's shortcomings. With a laugh, Affleck pointed out that Matt Damon, 55, has a historical reputation for being "not great at cleaning up around the house."
Damon was quick to defend himself, insisting that this particular flaw was a relic of his younger days. "Hey! That was when I was younger," he protested. Affleck, however, remained unconvinced by his friend's defence. Jokingly challenging the claim, Affleck retorted, "That's all I have to go by. I mean, we could ask your wife and see if it's gotten better."
Damon's Counter-Accusation: The Chronic Lateness
Not one to be outdone, Matt Damon seized the moment to air his own long-standing grievance about Ben Affleck. According to Damon, his friend has a notorious habit of being late. He shared a surprising anecdote from the very morning of their interview to illustrate his point.
"We got here this morning and Ben was three minutes early," Damon revealed. "He actually got here before me, and that's the first time in 45 years he hasn't been late." Affleck immediately dismissed the accusation with a wave of his hand, calling it a "complete myth" and humorously blaming his tardiness on a busy schedule, stating, "I work hard. I'm doing other stuff."
The Backstory Involving Luciana Barroso
This lighthearted exchange follows another personal revelation Damon made recently about his wife, Luciana Barroso. While appearing on The Howard Stern Show, Damon recounted how he discovered that Barroso once had a crush on Ben Affleck before she ever met Damon.
"I met her best friend from high school, and it came out that the two of them went to see Good Will Hunting together," Damon recalled. The revelation was that her friend thought Damon was the "cute one," while Luciana herself was drawn to Affleck. Damon later joked to his wife about the situation, telling her, "You got the wrong one."
Despite this amusing start, Barroso has since developed a strong professional relationship with both actors. She worked closely with them on their film The Rip, with Damon praising her as "a great producer and a really good friend."
The enduring friendship between Affleck and Damon, built on decades of shared history, professional collaboration, and now, good-natured ribbing, continues to be a beloved story in Hollywood. Their ability to laugh at each other's quirks publicly is a testament to the strength and authenticity of their unique bond.
