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Cambridge's Own Matt Damon's Math Not Adding Up On 'SNL' Cambridge's Own Matt Damon's Math Not Adding Up On 'SNL'
Matt Damon Makes Surprise Appearance On 'SNL' Matt Damon's math isn't quite adding up. The Massachusetts native was among a bevy of A-list celebs who made cameo appearances on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, as Kristen Wiig was inducted into the Five-Timers' Club. Rudd, 55, has also hosted the show five times, and was the first celeb to pop up during Wiig's monologue Saturday night, April 6. Then came former writer Paula Pell, and then, Damon, who grew up in Cambridge, donning a Five-timers' jacket. "First off, big fan," 53-year-old Damon tells 50-year-old Wiig from the audience. "I grew up watching you on SNL." "You …
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry.  And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite.  Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife…
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Team Up Again For New Netflix Film Two of Cambridge’s own are back together for a new project on Netflix. Hot off the heels of their movie “Air,” Ben Affleck is set to direct, and Matt Damon will lead the cast of an upcoming thriller for the streaming service titled “Animals.” The plot is “under wraps,” according to the film’s IMDb page. Related: Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' But Variety reports that the story of “Animals” will be about kidnapping. This isn’t the first time the two have collaborated together. Damon and Affleck co-starred in and co-wrote “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, which went …
3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes 3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes
Damon, Affleck, Banks To Present At Golden Globes Three of the biggest stars from Massachusetts will take the stage at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, to present awards for the best films and TV shows over the past year. Elizabeth Banks, of Pittsfield, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck, both of Cambridge, will be three among a star-studded lineup of presenters who will be handing out the golden statues at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Damon and Affleck have worked together on screen for years, including most recently in the film “Air,” which tells the story of the origin of Nike’s Air Jordan basketball shoe line. Related…
Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin For Ad Recreating 2020 Viral Meme Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin For Ad Recreating 2020 Viral Meme
Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' Even Batman couldn’t save this former Massachusetts resident from dropping his coffee and a pile of donut boxes for a new Dunkin’ commercial. Ben Affleck, age 51, of Cambridge, created a 2020 viral meme for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, in which he juggles and drops several boxes of donuts and some iced coffee while leaving his home. New Ben Affleck Dunkin pic just dropped pic.twitter.com/GHFXPXHPbN — Colin Young (@ColinYovng) December 31, 2020 Now the “Justice League” star is collaborating with TikToker Charli D’Amelio for the commercial that is filming in Los Angeles, according to…
Movie Fans Swarm Boston For Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Sightings Movie Fans Swarm Boston For Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Sightings
Movie Fans Swarm Boston For Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Sightings Bostonians are hitting the streets to catch a glimpse of a pair of city natives who happen to be stars of the upcoming film "The Instigators," according to social media posts. "The Instigators," starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, will include scenes shot at Bova's Bakery on Cambridge Street, as reported by Daily Voice. Fans are shuffling through the area to get in on the action, and some have been rewarded with celebrity sightings.  Read more: Movie Starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Filming Portions At Bova's Bakery SPOTTED: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck filming at the firehouse on…
Movie Starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Filming Portions At Boston Bakery Movie Starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Filming Portions At Boston Bakery
Movie Starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck Filming Portions At Boston Bakery A popular Boston bakery will trade croissants for cameras when they close for a full week because of a move filming later this month, according to the shop's website. Portions of a movie called "Quincy," starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, will be filmed inside and outside of Bova's Bakery in the North End from Monday, March 20 to Saturday, March 25.  The shooting will result in several street closures and parking pans being enforced, according to a letter from the production company posted by Only In Boston on Twitter.  A movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck for Apple Origin…
Take A Look Inside Cambridge's Own Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Take A Look Inside Cambridge's Own Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate
Take A Look Inside Cambridge's Own Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M NY Estate Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 baths, all f…
Cambridge's Own Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Cambridge's Own Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate
Cambridge's Own Matt Damon Buys $8.5M NY Estate Updated story: Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate A well-known celebrity from New England will be calling New York home. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5 million estate in Northern Westchester County, according to a brand-new report in the New York Post. "The stone-and-clapboard colonial mansion comes with its own saltwater pool, a stream and spring-fed pond, hiking trails, boardwalks and rope bridges — all over 13½ acres," the report says of the home located in the Town of Bedford. "There’s even a tree house." The 51-year-old Dam…