Matt Damon, recently shared After being scolded by his daughter, he has stopped using “F-slur for homosexuals” and issued a statement again to clarify that he has never used derogatory terms to mention anyone in his personal life.
After strong opposition, the actor told Hollywood Report on Monday, “[D]In a recent interview, I recalled a discussion between my daughter and I, and I tried to explain to her the progress that had been made. “
The 50-year-old actor further added: “Although it is not finished yet-because I grew up in Boston and heard the word’f-g’ on the street when I was young, I don’t even know what it refers to.”
Damon went on to explain that this slander was used “frequently and casually.” He also claimed that a movie he released in 2003 also had the same dialogue.
“[There] Even a recent dialogue in one of my films in 2003; in turn, she expressed doubts that the word would be used without thinking,” he explained. “What I admire and proud of is that she knows it very well. It expresses how painful the word is for someone in the LGBTQ+ community, no matter how normalized it is culturally. I not only agree with her point of view, but also excited about her passion, values and desire for social justice. “
In 2003, the actor Worked In “Stuck on You”, he and actor Greg Kinnear portray conjoined twins.
The actor further clarified, “In my personal life, I have never called anyone’f–t’.”
According to Damon, the conversation with his daughter mentioned in the previous interview did not “awaken” to him.
“I don’t use any form of slander,” he added. “I understand that removing prejudice requires a positive approach to justice, rather than finding passive comfort in imagining that I am one of the’good guys.’ Given that open hostility to the LGBTQ+ community is still not uncommon, I understand why my statement makes so many people Make the worst assumption.”
He concluded: “As clear as possible, I stand with the LGBTQ+ community.”
He and his wife Luciana Barroso have three children: 15-year-old Isabella, 12-year-old Gia, and 10-year-old Stella. Damon is also the stepfather of Barroso’s 22-year-old daughter.
The actor will star in the movie “The Last Duel” scheduled to be released on October 15 this year.
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