Kevin Smith helped Ben Affleck and Matt Damon get ‘Good Will Hunting’ produced, but Gus Van Sant ultimately directed the 1997 film Kevin Smith played a major role in helping Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s breakout Good Will Hunting get made. But when the opportunity to direct it himself came up, he declined. Smith, 54, recently …
Read More »Kevin Smith Says Ben Affleck Frequently Left Him Thank-You Notes While Shooting Their First Movie Together (Exclusive)
Kevin Smith says Ben Affleck auditioned for 1995’s ‘Mallrats’ because he liked 1994’s ‘Clerks,’ telling the filmmaker, “I thought it was pimp” Kevin Smith is recalling the sweet way Ben Affleck showed his appreciation for him when they made their first movie together. Smith, 54, took PEOPLE all the way back to 1995’s Mallrats, …
Read More »Ben Affleck Spotted Third-Wheeling Matt Damon and His Wife Luciana During Beverly Hills Dinner Outing
The trio’s outing on May 31 came hours after the actors’ appearance at Netflix Tudum 2025 to tease their upcoming crime film, “The Rip” Ben Affleck doesn’t mind third-wheeling — as long as it’s with good friend Matt Damon and his wife Luciana. On Saturday, May 31, the trio were photographed hugging and parting …
Read More »Ben Affleck Jokes About Matt Damon’s Gray Beard at Netflix Tudum Event as They Premiere The Rip Footage
‘The Rip’ — costarring Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, Teyana Taylor and more — is scheduled for release on Netflix Jan. 16, 2026 Ben Affleck poked fun at Matt Damon during the Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event. The longtime friends and collaborators were on hand to tease their upcoming film The Rip (previously known as RIP) …
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