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Matt Damon | Source: Getty Images
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Matt Damon 'Never Expected' to Be the Dad of 4 Girls – What His Daughters Look Like

Ayesha Muhammad
Oct 01, 2024
03:11 P.M.

Matt Damon never expected to be outnumbered at home. However, his four daughters have not only stolen his heart but they've also caught everyone's eye with their striking resemblance to their famous dad. Here's what they look like.

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Hollywood heartthrob Matt Damon will celebrate his 54th birthday on October 8, 2024! The Libran actor, whose career skyrocketed after his stellar performance in the 1997 film, "Good Will Hunting," has won multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award among many others.

Matt Damon on September 30, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon on September 30, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

In addition to his Hollywood status, the "Jason Bourne" star's personal life has been a topic of interest among his fans and followers. Other than being a seasoned celebrity, Damon finds great pleasure in being a family man. Here's a look at his life as a doting husband and a loving father.

Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon on September 06, 2024, in Toronto, Canada | Source: Getty Images

Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon on September 06, 2024, in Toronto, Canada | Source: Getty Images

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How Did a Barmaid Become Matt Damon's Wife and the Mother of Four Daughters?

In 2002, while shooting a movie in Miami, Damon walked into a bar where his future wife, Luciana Barroso, was working as a barmaid. While the "Interstellar" actor said he noticed her because she had a light on her, Barroso joked that there were lights everywhere because it was a club.

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso on December 10, 2005, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso on December 10, 2005, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Although Damon had a moment of clarity when he saw his wife for the first time, fans shattered it by recognizing him and asking him for photos and autographs. Some even became aggressive when Damon refused.

Because of this, he hid behind the bar, asking to remain there for the night. He told Barroso he had seen her earlier that night and had wanted to talk to her. She told him he'd have to work with her if he wanted to stay behind the bar.

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Matt Damon (R) and Luciana Damon on February 25, 2017, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon (R) and Luciana Damon on February 25, 2017, in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images

Damon had already trained as a bartender for a film he had done years before, so he began making drinks and helping Barroso do her job. He even made some money from customer tips.

When the couple met, Barroso had been raising her four-year-old daughter, Alexia, on her own. Damon invited her out with him at the end of the first night they met, but Barroso told him she couldn't join him because she had a small child.

Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso and daughter, Gia Zavala Damon, on October 27, 2008, in Coral Gables, Florida | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso and daughter, Gia Zavala Damon, on October 27, 2008, in Coral Gables, Florida | Source: Getty Images

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While this may have been a dealbreaker for someone else, it was one of the things Damon enjoyed about Barroso. He gushed:

"I love that you're a mom, and that's your priority."

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso on October 10, 2010, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso on October 10, 2010, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Barroso said they had an instant connection, and the fact that he is a movie star didn't matter to the pair when they met, and it doesn't matter to them now. Damon and Barroso tied the knot in 2005 and have been together ever since. The pair went on to welcome three daughters together: Isabella, Gia, and Stella Damon.

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso on April 22, 2011, in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso on April 22, 2011, in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images

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How Does Damon Feel About Being Surrounded by Five Females?

Since welcoming their three daughters together and Damon treating Alexia as his own, he says he has learned a lot. Being surrounded by five females has taught the "Promised Land" star a lot about life.

Matt Damon on March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon on March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Damon never thought he would only have female children, but he enjoys seeing how girls work and has learned that women are much more intelligent than men. In an exclusive 2012 interview, the "Saving Private Ryan" actor joked, "I never expected to be surrounded by girls. You never know which way life's going to take you."

Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon, and Alexia Barroso on September 4, 2024, in New York | Source: Getty Images

Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon, and Alexia Barroso on September 4, 2024, in New York | Source: Getty Images

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While speaking about his then two-year-old daughter, Damon said she was so clever and already had him wrapped around her finger. He further confirmed that he thought if his daughter could do that when she was so young, she would be able to run circles around any man and get anything she wanted by the time she grew up.

Matt Damon and his family sighted walking in Berlin-Mitte on November 22, 2015, in Berlin, Germany | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and his family sighted walking in Berlin-Mitte on November 22, 2015, in Berlin, Germany | Source: Getty Images

The actor said that parenthood had a way of making him believe he was like the Grinch in "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," but in the best way possible. According to him, being a father felt like the ending of the movie when the Grinch's heart grew three sizes.

While Damon loves being a dad, one thing scared him about having children once: bodily fluids. "I probably worried more about changing diapers and bodily fluids and all that before I became a father," expressed the "Oppenheimer" star.

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Matt Damon seen with one of his daughters on November 9, 2015, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon seen with one of his daughters on November 9, 2015, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

But those worries were all present before he embraced fatherhood. When his children were born, he learned it was nowhere near as bad as he thought.

Regarding his parenting strategy, Damon said he raised his children to make their own mistakes and learn from them. He also admitted he is the epitome of an embarrassing father who dances around the kitchen, and his daughters don't consider him cool.

Matt Damon andand  Luciana Barroso with daughters Alexia, Isabella, Gia, and Stella on July 31, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon andand Luciana Barroso with daughters Alexia, Isabella, Gia, and Stella on July 31, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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Damon and his wife have lived a notoriously private life. Even though he has such an extensive career in Hollywood, they have managed to keep their children's lives incredibly confidential.

In July 2024, the "The Martian" star was seen attending the New York premiere of "The Instigators" alongside his wife and his daughters, Alexia, Isabella, Gia, and Stella. However, this isn't the only time the family of six has been spotted attending a public event together.

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters on July 31, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters on July 31, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

In July 2023, the father of four was once again pictured with his girl squad as they attended the "Oppenheimer" premiere in Paris, France. Damon's wife was missing from the frame.

Matt Damon with his daughters and guests on July 11, 2023, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon with his daughters and guests on July 11, 2023, in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images

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Earlier, in March 2023, Damon and his wife of almost two decades attended the premiere of "Air.” They were joined by their girls Alexia, Isabella, and Stella. Gia did not join her family.

Each family member wore a black and white outfit. Damon and his wife donned all-black outfits, but their daughters opted for floral outfits in shades of black, gray, and olive green. Before this, in 2021, Damon and his daughter, Alexia, attended the "Stillwater" premiere.

Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon with their daughters Alexia, Stella, and Isabella on March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon with their daughters Alexia, Stella, and Isabella on March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

When photos of the family surfaced at the event, fans were delighted to see Damon's daughters for the first time. Many were relieved to see that Damon's girls looked like average teenagers.

One fan said it was "refreshing" to see that a celebrity's children looked like normal teenagers, not TikTok influencers. Another said his wife was gorgeous and loved that they had a life outside of Hollywood.

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Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters Alexia, Stella and Isabella  | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters Alexia, Stella and Isabella | Source: Getty Images

Some fans thought it was great that Damon and his wife had not had any scandals in their marriage since they were married almost twenty years ago and that they have such a beautiful family.

One fan said Damon had a beautiful family and speculated that the A-list celebrity's home life must be interesting. They divulged, "Matt has no chance with [four] women at home."

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters Alexia, Stella and Isabella | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso with their daughters Alexia, Stella and Isabella | Source: Getty Images

Matt Damon's career may shine brightly on the silver screen, but his greatest pride comes from his family. With a deep love for his wife and daughters, Damon's devotion to being a supportive and loving father is evident in every aspect of his life.

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