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Matt Damon makes rare red carpet appearance with family at The Rip premiere, daughter playfully mocks her dad’s pose - Watch

Matt Damon made a rare public appearance with his wife and children at the New York premiere of The Rip. The moment turned playful when his daughter Gia jokingly mocked his red carpet pose, sparking laughter and going viral online.

January 15, 2026 / 11:21 IST
Matt Damon attends The rip premiere with his family
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  • Matt Damon attended The Rip premiere with wife Luciana and their four children
  • Matt's daughter Gia humorously mocked his red carpet pose with Ben Affleck
  • The Rip, starring Damon and Affleck, releases on Netflix January 16

Hollywood actor Matt Damon, who keeps his personal life private, has recently surprised his fans by posing with his family at the New York premiere of his upcoming movie The Rip.

Matt attended the New York premiere of his new Netflix movie, The Rip, on Tuesday, January 13, along with his wife Luciana Barroso and their four children, Alexia, 25, Isabella Damon, 19, Gia Zavala Damon, 17, and Stella, 15.

The evening wasn't without some lighthearted drama, though, as Matt's teenage daughter made fun of him for how he posed for pictures on the red carpet with his close friend and co-star Ben Affleck.

In a humorous video that went viral on social media, Matt's daughter Gia, was seen making fun of him for his red carpet posing abilities.

In the video, Matt was seen returning to his family after taking photos with Ben Affleck when Gia said to him, “Why are you standing like this?” and mocked Matt's stance as she approached him with her arms spread awkwardly. Matt, meanwhile, mimicked Gia's pose with a cheeky grin.

About Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso's relationship

For the unversed, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso exchanged vows on December 9, 2005, after two years of dating. The couple welcomed three daughters, Isabella, Gia and Stella. Matt is also the stepfather to Luciana’s eldest daughter, Alexia.

The actor’s daughters last joined him on the red carpet at the premiere for his film, The Instigators, in July 2024.

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About The Rip

On the work front, Matt will next star in The Rip. He will reunite with his longtime friend Ben Affleck in the film.

Playing Miami police officers who find millions of dollars in cash in a stash house, they will examine how the cops lose faith in one another as word gets out about the department seizing such a substantial sum of money.

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Joe Carnahan is the writer and director of the movie, which also features Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler. On January 16, it will be available on Netflix.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Jan 15, 2026 11:20 am

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