Charlize Theron Sparks Controversy With Comment on Matt Damon’s Body

WHO:

NY Post - Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Luciana (Matt Damon's wife)

Yahoo - Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Luciana Damon

WHAT:

NY Post - Theron commented that Damon "looked amazing ... without [his] suit on" and praised his "incredible" and "amazing" muscles.

Yahoo - Theron made a comment about Damon's physique for their new movie, The Odyssey, stating, "I'm like staring at him weirdly. I'm looking at his [expletive] right now. I shouldn't do that! That's just wrong."

Yahoo - Damon underwent a "gruelling training schedule" to get "jacked" for his role as King Odysseus in The Odyssey.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The Odyssey is a film directed by Christopher Nolan.

WHEN:

Yahoo - Damon shared details of his transformation earlier this month during an appearance on Amy Pohler's podcast, Good Hang.

WHY:

Yahoo - Damon described his physical transformation as "life-changing" and noted that it required a "complete lifestyle change."

HOW:

Yahoo - Damon explained that to get "jacked" in his 50s, he had to "put your feet on the gas" and eat a gluten-free diet, which he stated has "completely changed" his life.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 17:25 UTC)

In a recent interview, Charlize Theron praised Matt Damon’s impressive physique for their upcoming film, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, calling him "amazing" and commenting on his muscles. Damon, who underwent a grueling training schedule to prepare for his role as King Odysseus, described his transformation as "life-changing," requiring a complete lifestyle change that included a gluten-free diet. He shared these details earlier this month during an appearance on Amy Pohler's podcast, Good Hang, where he humorously noted the challenges of getting "jacked" in his 50s.