Matt Damon is publicly known for his years-long friendship with his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ben Affleck. However, he is also friends with another highly acclaimed actor, who is also known for portraying the iconic DC superhero Batman. The actor is none other than his Ocean’s 11 co-star George Clooney. The two have starred in several blockbusters together, and Damon and they are also pretty close off-screen, as Damon reportedly ended up with best man duties during Clooney’s wedding.
As he got the opportunity to honor his close friend at the Kennedy Center Honors, the Jason Bourne star had an unexpected speech prepared for his close friend’s big day.
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Matt Damon’s Honorable Mentions For George Clooney
George Clooney is among some of the best actors and filmmakers in Hollywood. The actor has received several nominations and awards for his work in the cinema, including two Oscars. One of his most recent honors is from the Kennedy Center, which is known for celebrating the artistic achievements of the major stars.
As Matt Damon took the stage to honor his best friend and fellow actor, he said, “It has been said that my friend George Clooney is the last of the true movie stars.” He went on to state several iconic actors who have also been Kennedy Center honorees, saying that they are known for their class and sophistication.
However, as he came back to Clooney, The Martian star wondered how his friend, who is known for defecating in a kitty’s litter box, made it to the list. “And then I think of George, a man who defected in Richard Kind’s kitty litter box as a joke,” he said.
Clooney shared the story about why he pooed in Richard Kind’s cat’s litter box during an appearance on the podcast SmartLess. He shared that he and Kind used to be roommates, and the comedian had a cat. While the actor shared that he found it hilarious, his roommate did not feel the same.
Matt Damon Reveals George Clooney’s Hilarious Prank
Matt Damon and George Clooney have shared the screen several times, including in the Ocean’s trilogy and Syriana. During the 45th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, Matt Damon recalled working on “some of his biggest hits and some of his biggest bombs” with Clooney.
However, he also took the opportunity to reveal some of the pranks the Gravity star used to pull on his fellow actors, one of which included writing fake notes after he stole Bill Clinton’s stationery. The Departed actor said at The Kennedy Center
“A man who once stole Bill Clinton’s stationery and wrote fake notes to actors, saying how much the President loved their movies.”
Damon further went on to state how he has loved every minute of working with Clooney, as he described him as one of the most talented actors he has ever met. He also said that it’s a privilege to work with him and call him his friend.
Source: The Kennedy Center
