When Ben Affleck revealed why he wouldn't want BFF Matt Damon as his roommate
Los Angeles, July 30
Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon spell bromance in bold letters. Ben Affleck feels blessed to have Matt Damon as his best friend but, he won't share a house with him courtesy his unhygienic habits.
An old video of Ben has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about his best friend's annoying habit.
He said, "I love him. He's my best friend. He's been great to me my whole life. He's a brilliant guy. I would not suggest living with him, because he has an ability. I think that's why he's such a great actor, because he can just focus. You know what I mean? One of the things he blocks out is the idea that when you finish with something, it has to be washed or thrown away. So finally, me and my brother, after cleaning up after the guy for years, we were like, you know what? We're going to go on a sit-down strike".
"We're just going to wait and see how long he will go before he actually gets up and goes, God, I'm covered in garbage. And we went weeks, two weeks without touching the apartment. Came home one day, me and him, Matt's there in his shorts, his t-shirt, just surrounded by concentric circles of garbage, pizza boxes. I looked down at this sushi thing that was a week and a half old, and there's maggots. And we were like, we submit. We submit, you are too good. We cannot beat you. He just was like, 'Hey, what's going on, fellas?'".
The two actors share one of Hollywood's most enduring friendships, spanning more than four decades. Growing up together in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they bonded over a shared passion for acting before finding global fame with the Oscar-winning screenplay for 'Good Will Hunting'. Their careers flourished individually, yet they continued collaborating on films such as The Last Duel and Air. In 2022, they co-founded the production company Artists Equity, aiming to create a more equitable profit-sharing model for filmmakers.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a mom of two teenage boys, I can totally see this happening. Matt's "concentric circles of garbage" sounds like my son's room! 😅 But it's sweet that Ben still calls him his best friend despite that. True friendship can survive anything—even sushi with maggots!
Honestly, this feels a bit unfair to Matt. Everyone has different standards of cleanliness. Ben and his brother ganging up on Matt seems a bit passive-aggressive. They could have just talked to him directly instead of going on a "sit-down strike." Communication is key, especially in friendships that span decades. Just my two paise!
This is pure gold! 😂 Ben telling the story with such admiration despite the maggots shows how deep their friendship is. It's like having a sibling who drives you crazy but you still love them. And the fact that they co-founded a company together speaks volumes. Bromance level: Infinity!
As someone who studied in a hostel in India, I've seen messier situations. But two weeks with maggots? That's next-level dedication to laziness! 😂 On a serious note, Ben and Matt's partnership in Artists Equity shows how friendship can translate into successful business. Inspiring stuff.
This is hilarious but also a lesson in patience. Ben clearly has the patience of a saint to put up with that for weeks! I wonder if Matt has any redeeming qualities in the cleanliness department now that they're older. Either way, this friendship is one for the books. 🍿
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