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Matt Damon Shows Santa-Beard at Seoul ‘Odyssey’ Premiere

8/5/2026

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Matt Damon attended Seoul premiere of Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on Aug. 4, 2026 with wife Luciana Damon and daughters Gia Damon (17) and Stella Damon (15).
He grew a big, bushy beard for the role of Odysseus, which his children said made him look like Santa Claus.
Damon told PEOPLE that his family is navigating an empty-nest phase while they keep a non-negotiable family dinner every night despite his travel schedule.

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Matt Damon attended Seoul premiere of Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on Aug. 4, 2026 with wife Luciana Damon and daughters Gia Damon (17) and Stella Damon (15).
He grew a big, bushy beard for the role of Odysseus, which his children said made him look like Santa Claus.
Damon told PEOPLE that his family is navigating an empty-nest phase while they keep a non-negotiable family dinner every night despite his travel schedule.