Matt Damon had a proud dad moment thanks to his stunning daughters!
The renowned actor made a rare family appearance in London with his longtime spouse, Luciana Barroso, and their four daughters.
The group attended the premiere of Matt Damon’s new movie, “The Odyssey,” with the entertainer beaming with joy thanks to his family’s support.
Damon and his family attended the London premiere of Christopher Nolan’s latest project on Monday, July 6, at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The actor, Barroso, and their four daughters, Alexia, 27; Isabella, 20; Gia, 17; and Stella, 15, were all smiles as they posed together.
The entertainer couldn’t hide his excitement during a red-carpet interview, revealing how proud he was of his children’s support. “They’re all having fun while I’m working, but I’m so happy they’re here,” he said, adding:
“Everybody’s so grown up. I got a real dad teary moment seeing them today.”
Damon’s emotional confessions continued when the Entertainment Tonight rep noted that his daughters were all grown up and wondered how he felt about seeing his kids as adults. “Yeah. It’s a lot. It’s wonderful, but it’s a lot,” he confessed.
The Actor’s Family Stole The Spotlight On The Red Carpet
During the interview, Damon noted that he couldn’t keep up with the younger crowd when it came to fashion and opted for “a very English look.” He looked dapper in a grey three-piece suit paired with a baby blue shirt and a striped tie.
On the other hand, the women in his family turned heads in their red-carpet outfits. The TV personality’s wife, Barroso, radiated Greek goddess energy in a strapless black Gabriela Hearst gown, featuring a gold rope that curled around her body like a vine.
The couple’s daughters did not disappoint, each looking breathtaking in floor-length dresses of different colors. The oldest, Alexia, rocked a black dress with a plunging neckline, while the second-oldest, Isabella, wore a form-fitting burgundy dress.
Teenagers Gia and Stella opted for a sheer leopard-print dress and a silky pink dress, respectively. They all had their hair styled in similar curly waves that fell down their shoulders, with flawless makeup accentuating their appearances.
How Matt Damon’s Children Helped His Acting
Besides supporting Damon on his big day, his four daughters played a role in his part as the lead character in “The Odyssey.” In a recent interview with E! News, the actor explained that his longing for his children helped him understand his character’s pain in the movie.
“It was a very easy feeling to tap into. My kids came over and visited it at times, but there were long stretches where we were apart,” Damon said. He noted that the distance naturally made it easy for him to share Odysseus’s train of thought.
He also raved about his oldest daughter, Alexia, and her love for filmmaking, revealing that she had worked on 12 movies as a cinematographer. The proud dad stated that her job had taken her all over the world, including a spot on the camera team for his 2021 movie “The Last Duel” and 2024’s “The Instigators.”
More About The TV Personality’s Proud Dad Moments
Damon never fails to rave about his children and proudly showered them in praise on the July 7 episode of the “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” podcast. When the host asked, “What’s the biggest joy about watching his children grow up and forge their own paths?” the actor didn’t hold back his love.
“They’re just incredible. I mean, they’re so different from one another,” Damon began, dubbing his four daughters “just amazing” and his “favorite people.” He noted he was “very lucky” to experience the joy of having daughters after growing up with a brother.
The entertainer’s love for his kids has also impacted his career choices, with The Blast covering his comments from a recent interview. Damon confessed that he would become picky with roles that take him away from his family, as he wished to be present in his daughters’ lives.
All About Matt Damon’s Four Children
Damon’s fatherhood journey began when he became Alexia’s stepfather. She was born during his wife’s first marriage to Arbello Barroso. Her biological parents separated in 1999, and her mother met the award-winning actor in 2003, with whom she married in 2005.
The TV personality became Alexia’s stepfather after his marriage, with his second child arriving a year after the ceremony. Damon welcomed a daughter, Isabella, in June 2006 while filming “The Bourne Ultimatum.” PEOPLE reported that his sleepless nights from caring for a newborn improved his role in the movie.
The entertainer’s third daughter, Gia, was born in August 2008. She reportedly started joining Damon and her sisters on the road whenever he traveled for work from a young age. The last of the group, Stella, was born in October 2010.
