Matt Damon Recalls Being Depressed While Filming One Of His Movies That Was A 'Losing Effort'

Jon Burlingame One of the most remarkable statistics to emerge from this year’s Emmy nominations is the number of women cited in the music categories: nearly 27 percent (14 of 52 noms) are female, the highest percentage in any Emmy competition to date. Another first: the category of music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special, was dominated by women. They scored three of the five nominated shows: “Ms.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Keeping that in mind, there I was once again backstage last year in the press room when I realized that no one else was going to ask a similar question to the “Ted Lasso” cast and producers. Having won back-to-back Emmys for outstanding comedy, “Ted Lasso” was on a roll. And yet, there were already signals that “Ted Lasso” might wrap after a third and final season.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Red, White and Royal Blue,” the hotly anticipated queer rom-com based off Casey McQuiston’s best-selling romance novel, is finally here. The film arrives on Prime Video on Friday, Aug.

Angelique Jackson Award-winning producers Mimi Valdés and Nina Yang Bongiovi are teaming up for a new venture, Fly Green Socks, a multicultural media company focused on producing hip-hop narratives in film. “Hip-hop is a culture defining superpower, influencing fashion, technology and even politics.

Back in February, recording artist Kelsea Ballerini quietly released an EP of strikingly intimate and vulnerable songs about her recent divorce from Australian musician Morgan Evans, with no expectation of performing or promoting them in the way she would a traditional album. But after receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from fans, the pop country singer-songwriter is re-releasing “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” on Friday with some updated lyrics and a previously unreleased track.

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Shakira is having the time of her life promoting her latest music and preparing for the release of more projects, making fans excited as she continues this new successful era, following her many life changes and her fresh start in Miami, Florida.The Colombian star showcased her dance skills on her latest TikTok, promoting her song ‘Copa Vacia’ featuring Manuel Turizo. Shakira posted a clip showing the choreography, which includes some of her signature dance moves, encouraging fans to show their talent.#CopaVaciaThe singer has been living her best life and having some fun on social media.

Adriana Lima stands as a beacon of inspiration for the upcoming generation of models, and someone she has closer at home, her daughter, Valentina. At 42 years old, Lima is in a transformative phase, where she feels honored to be a representative for Latinas, mothers, and women in general.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are ensuring their daughters have the best summer ever now that the actor has finished filming the Barbie movie. The famous parents enjoy “family time” with Esmeralda Amada, 8, and Amada Lee, 7, according to People. The informant also said they’re “hands-on parents and have little help.”“When they are not working, they are all about their girls,” the source continues.

Victoria Beckham has found a new gym partner. The 49-year-old fashion designer documented a sweet moment with her 12-year-old daughter Harper Beckham, showing a clip of their workout session with their personal trainer Bobby Rich.The proud mom, who recently celebrater her daughter’s birthday, was doing some ab work while Harper was at the cable machine.

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back-to-school shopping and sales are popping up everywhere. With steadily rising costs of living, saving money on clothes and school supplies is at the forefront of every parent’s mind this month. Whether you are starting your freshman year of college or your kid is gearing up for homeroom in elementary school, we’ve found all the best back-to-school clothing sales with everything a classroom-ready wardrobe will need for the new semester.

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was pronounced dead on Tuesday at his Texas home, multiple outlets report. He was 64.Hardwick's body was discovered by police after they were called to his home for a welfare check, law enforcement sources told, who was first to report the news.

starring Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, John Cena and Meredith Hagner. The original 2021 film starred Cena and Hagner as Ron and Kyle, an uninhibited pair who crash the wedding reception of another couple — Marcus and Emily, played by Howery and Orji — they met on a wild recent vacation.In the sequel, which picks up a few months later, the foursome are back together — this time with Ron and Kyla's infant son in tow — as they take another trip, to a lavish Caribbean resort where Marcus is also trying to facilitate a serious business deal.The party crasher on this trip, however, turns out to be Kyla's dad, Reese, played by Steve Buscemi, who has been «literally just released from San Quentin,» and shows up with a bag of Kyla's mother's ashes, which are quickly mistaken for cocaine.«Did I just snort your mom?» Ron asks after obviously doing so.«It's really kind of beautiful if you think about it,» Kyla answers.When things inevitably take a turn toward pandemonium once again, it's up to the friendly foursome to make sure they survive the trip — and whoever it is that's followed Reese to the island.«Ever since he showed up, he turned this relaxing family vacation into total chaos — who does that?» Ron asks of his father-in-law, without a hint of irony.Watch the full trailer above!The film also stars Ronny Chieng, Carlos Santos, Jamie Hector, Julianne Arrieta, Julee Cerda, Kevin Yamada and more.premieres Aug.

Bull has become an unlikely summer streaming favourite after it climbed to the top of Netflix UK’s most-watched rankings this month.The film, written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams, tells the story of Bull (Neil Maskell), a mob enforcer who returns home after 10 years to to find his estranged son and seek revenge on his former gang that doubled crossed him.Bull was well received by critics upon release, earning a 93 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Guardian described Bull as a “terrifying thriller” in a four-star review, while Empire magazine wrote that “Paul Andrew Williams and Neil Maskell breathe new life into a familiar one-man-army scenario”.The film is now generating a new buzz as it has topped the Netflix UK rankings.Among those to react to the film’s success on the streaming service was director Williams, who shared a picture of the film’s number one spot on Twitter with the caption: “Still frikkin there!!!! WTF.

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Matt Damon considers himself fortunate regarding his creative and romantic partnerships.

Matt Damon almost took an acting break.

Matt Damon opened up about how he and his wife Luciana Barroso went to couples therapy to negotiate whether he would star in director Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.

were a great team, the Oppenheimer actor just shared a story about his wife that will change your mind.During a recent interview with Jake Hamilton, the revealed the simple, yet life-changing advice he received from his wife after falling into a “depression” over a project that wasn't turning out the way he'd hoped. "I think, without naming any particular movies, that sometimes you find yourself in a movie that you know perhaps might not be what you had hoped it would be, and you're still making it," Damon said, per . "Halfway through production and you’ve still got months to go, and you’ve taken your family somewhere, and you’ve inconvenienced them. And I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about, like, what have I done?”But didn't let the Good Will Hunting writer and star spiral.

Matt Damon opened up about how his wife Luciana Barroso helped him when he "fell into a depression" on the set of a movie. During an interview on "Jake's Takes," the 52-year-old actor was asked about the best professional advice that he had ever received from a significant other.

Matt Damon has led a number of movies that have topped the box office and even garnered him accolades, including one Oscar win for co-writing and several other Academy Award nominations for acting, he admitted there has been a time where he found himself in a «losing effort,» causing him to fall into a depression while on set. «I think, without naming any particular movies, that sometimes you find yourself in a movie that perhaps might not be what you had hoped it would be and you're still making it,» Damon told Jake Hamilton, host of the YouTube interview series, while promoting his latest role in «I remember halfway through production — and you've still got months to go and you've taken your family somewhere, you know, and you've inconvenienced them — and I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about, like, 'What have I done?'» Damon recalled, referring to Luciana Barroso. «And she just said, 'We're here now,'» he revealed.  «I do pride myself, in a large part because of her, at being a professional actor.

Matt Damon hasn’t always had it easy making movies.

Matt Damon is opening up about his love and appreciation for his wife Luciana Barroso. The 52-year-old Hollywood star revealed that the 46-year-old Argentinian was there to support him after he faced recent professional struggles.

Matt Damon opened up about how his wife, Luciana Barroso, helped him with his mental health as he struggled with a film project that didn’t perform as planned.

Oppenheimer? Matt Damon brought three of his four daughters to the premiere of Christopher Nolan's latest flick, which is three hours long, partially black-and-white, and oh yeah, about the development of nuclear bombs. Not that young girls can't be interested in those things, but he didn't even take his kids to the premiere of We Bought a Zoo!For the Oppenheimer launch (bad pun but I'm not sorry) in Paris, Damon was joined by his daughters Stella, 12, Gia, 14, and Alexia, 24.

Matt Damon continued to turn his recent red carpet appearances into family affairs.

Matt Damon has recalled the time he “fell into a depression” while making a project that was not what he “hoped it would be”.The actor – who has starred in a number of acclaimed films through the years, including Good Will Hunting, The Talented Mr Ripley and The Martian – did not name the film he was referring to, but remembered feeling regret during production.“Without naming any particular movies…sometimes you find yourself in a movie that you know, perhaps, might not be what you had hoped it would be, and you’re still making it,” he said during an interview with YouTube channel Jake’s Takes.“And I remember halfway through production and you’ve still got months to go and you’ve taken your family somewhere, you know, and you’ve inconvenienced them, and I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about like, what have I done?”Some of Damon’s more recent films, including 2017’s Suburbicon and Downsizing, were critically panned.The actor recalled the reaction of his wife, Luciana Barroso.

Oppenheimer costars Emily Blunt and Matt Damon’s connection spreads to their children, who adore one another.

Chris Hemsworth celebrated his dad’s birthday while partying with his family. He shared photos of the celebration and shared a sweet tribute on his social media about his “mentor” and “inspiration.” Chris Hemsworth talks about growing up ‘broke’ and helping pay off his parents’ debtsChris Hemsworth takes a break from work by attending a NY Mets gameCould Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth make a movie together?A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth)The post is made up of various photos of and images showing Hemsworth alongside his family, celebrating their dad for his 68th birthday. The photos show Hemsworth, his brothers Luke and Liam, and his parents, Craig and Leonie.