Matt Damon has been in the news for all sorts of reasons lately. From a blast from the past involving a hilarious viral video to recent surprises in a Super Bowl commercial, the actor keeps finding ways to make us smile. And let's not forget his upcoming movie, which is heading straight to your living room. It seems Matt Damon is always up to something interesting, whether it is planned or not.
One of the more memorable Matt Damon moments resurfaced recently, reminding us of how much things have changed online. I am talking about that famous video where Sarah Silverman confessed her "affair" with Matt Damon to her then-boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel. This clip dropped on January 31, 2008. It became an early sensation on YouTube and added tons of fuel to the ongoing fake feud between Damon and Kimmel. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated television gold.
Silverman, who just released a new special on Netflix called PostMortem, talked about how that video came together during an interview on Ted Danson's Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast. It sounds like quite a story. The initial idea for the video came from two writers on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tony Barbieri and Jimmy’s cousin Sal Iacono. Silverman was on tour at the time. She was going through Miami where Matt Damon was living. So they planned to make something while she was there. It was all very secretive from the start.
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Silverman had to keep the whole thing a secret from Jimmy Kimmel. She admitted she is not very good at lying. She recalled telling herself to "Commit to this." The night before the big reveal, they wrote and recorded the song in a studio. Silverman said they wrote the song "in a fury." One of the writers did Matt’s voice for the demo. Then they had just three hours at a hotel the next morning. Matt Damon also had only three hours because he had to leave by noon for his daughter's Halloween pageant. It was a tight schedule for something so funny.
Danson, who apparently missed the whole phenomenon when it first happened, asked about the history of the Damon-Kimmel feud. This running joke has grown over the years to include Ben Affleck, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake and even segments at the Oscars and the World Series. Silverman explained how in the early days of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, he struggled to get guests. She remembered his second guest was a man with "the longest arm hair." It was truly slim pickings back then.
Silverman suggested that Kimmel should say "Sorry, Matt Damon, we ran out of time" at the end of his show. He started doing that. Then Matt Damon himself got in on the joke. He told Kimmel, "I wanna do this, but don't ever stop doing it." Silverman thinks Kimmel still says it to this day. This little inside joke grew into a massive, hilarious rivalry that has delighted fans for years. It is a testament to how a small idea can grow into something huge when everyone is having fun with it.
Getting back to the video shoot itself, Silverman shared more details. Damon came in and learned his part in a closet in one of the hotel rooms. He recorded his lines. Then they just played the audio and lip-synced it. They used four different places for filming. It was a quick and unorganized shoot. Silverman said it "came out so great." Kimmel knew nothing about it. He had no idea what he was about to see when Silverman showed the clip on his show. Silverman believes he acted mad because he felt he needed to. But deep down, "he loved it." She remembers him saying, "Everyone says this video is great," before the show. She told him to keep his expectations low. But it truly was one of the first videos to go viral. She pointed out that you cannot just decide to "make a viral video." It just happens. Silverman rewatched the clip about a year ago and felt it "holds up." She said much of her comedy is not timeless but that one felt "pretty evergreen."
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Moving from viral videos of the past to recent surprising appearances, Matt Damon found himself in another unexpected situation. This time it was during the production of a Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial. Viewers were not the only ones confused by Jordon Hudson’s presence in the ad. Her famous co-stars were too. I am talking about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. They were both reportedly left "flabbergasted" by her role.
Journalist Pablo Torre shared some details about the odd negotiations for the DunKings commercial. Torre, who hosts "Pablo Torre Finds Out," has been very clued in on the relationship between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson. He reported that Hudson was acting as Belichick’s agent for the commercial. Torre stated that Hudson was negotiating directly with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. He said he was told very reliably that the two actors were "flabbergasted that this was who they had to go through to get to the guy that they revered for decades as the greatest coach of all time."
Affleck and Damon grew up in Massachusetts. They are known for being huge fans of New England sports. They know a lot about the former Patriots coach. Belichick was famous for keeping his private life out of the public eye. So it has been very jarring to see him and Hudson so open about their relationship. Hudson is described as Belichick’s "momager." This is a mom and manager figure, much like Kris Jenner. She supposedly "forced" her way into an on-screen role in the Super Bowl ad. Hudson’s appearance on TV screens during the Super Bowl was a big reason she became part of the national conversation. Her role in Belichick’s public life, especially regarding his new book and "personal opportunities," is something many people are talking about. It seems the pair met after Belichick saw her at a University of North Carolina event, where he is now coaching.
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If you are a fan of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck acting together, there is new content coming your way. The two actors are starring in a new crime thriller called The RIP. Joe Carnahan directs it. The movie also features Teyana Taylor and Sasha Calle. Netflix has taken on the film. It will start streaming on January 16, 2026. This means that a movie with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will not be seen in theaters. Instead, it is going straight to streaming early next year. This is a big move for such high-profile actors.
The story of The RIP follows a group of Miami cops. Their trust starts to fall apart after they find millions of dollars in cash inside an old stash house. Once word of the money gets out, things get messy. No one knows who they can trust anymore. Carnahan wrote the script for the movie. He pitched it around before Affleck and Damon came on board. Their involvement always helps a project get going. Netflix then joined shortly after. Carnahan is known for his gritty crime movies like Narc, which many consider his best work. He also directed Smokin' Aces and The A-Team. The RIP has the potential to be a return to form for him. It could be a strong addition to his collection of tough crime films, especially after his recent film Shadow Force did not do so well.
It is clear that Matt Damon keeps busy. He manages to pop up in all sorts of places and projects, from old viral videos getting new attention to surprising moments in big commercials. Now we have a new movie with Ben Affleck to look forward to. Damon seems to always be making headlines, showing that his star power is still very much in play. Whether it is comedy, drama, or a commercial, he definitely keeps things interesting for his fans.