Matt Damon is a big fan of Australia.
The American superstar pays regular visits Down Under and revisits good friend Chris Hemsworth in the town of Byron Bay, New South Wales.
On Friday, the Hollywood star headed to the beach to play paddleball with Jorge Blanco, Spain’s national kickboxing champion and later MMA coach.
The 52-year-old demonstrated his fitness by pacing and hitting the ball back to Jorge, who displayed his fit form despite not being shirtless.
To keep cool in the warmer weather, Matt made sure to keep it comfortable in a simple navy blue t-shirt and shorts of a similar color.
Matt Damon (pictured) is a big fan of Australia. The American superstar regularly visits Down Under and is once again spending time with good friend Chris Hemsworth in the New South Wales town of Byron Bay
On Friday, the Hollywood star headed to the beach to play paddleball with Jorge Blanco, Spain’s national kickboxing champion and later MMA coach
The 52-year-old demonstrated his fitness by running up and down while hitting the ball
He covered his famous face with designer sunglasses and went barefoot at the game before removing his shirt to soak up some sun.
The Bourne Identity actor has been spending time with Thor star Chris, who turned 40 on Friday.
Chris was previously seen going to the same beach to surf with his actor brother Liam.
A frequent visitor to Australian shores, Matt lived in the country with his family for six months in 2021, filming a role in the latest Thor episode.
Jorge (pictured) showed off his fit form while going shirtless
Matt wore a plain navy blue t-shirt and shorts of a similar color to keep it comfortable
He covered his famous face with designer sunglasses
Matt went barefoot throughout the game before removing his shirt to soak up some sun
The Bourne Identity actor has been spending time with Thor star Chris, who turned 40 on Friday.
“I am so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,” Matt said before filming began.
“Australian film crews are known around the world for their professionalism and are a pleasure to work with. So the 14 days of quarantine will be worth it.”
He added: “Australia is definitely the lucky country.”
The US actor’s travels have only led to rumors that he plans to move Down Under with his family on a full-time basis.
Jorge Blanco is a personal trainer who has worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest names
A frequent visitor to Australian shores, Matt lived in the country with his family for six months in 2021, filming a role in the latest Thor episode
“I am so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,” Matt said before filming began
He added: “Australia is definitely the lucky country”
The US actor’s travels have only led to rumors that he plans to move Down Under with his family on a full-time basis
A source told Woman’s Day, “Matt loves Australia… Chris enjoys the quiet life away from Hollywood and that only makes it all the more appealing.”
A source told Woman’s Day, “Matt loves Australia… Chris enjoys the quiet life away from Hollywood and that only makes it all the more appealing.”
It’s not the first time reports of Matt’s alleged plans to move to Byron Bay have surfaced.
“Matt is telling friends and colleagues in Hollywood he’s moving to Australia with his family for a year,” a “Top” source told the publication.
“Matt says the move will not affect his work as he will be traveling to where his projects are filmed.” He also tells friends that he wants a safe place to raise his children. “
The star appeared to be joined by his wife and friends on the beach
Matt is married to Luciana Barroso, 47, and the couple have three daughters together – Isabella, Gia and Stella
It’s not the first time reports of Matt’s alleged plans to move to Byron Bay have surfaced
“Matt is telling friends and colleagues in Hollywood he’s moving to Australia with his family for a year,” a “Top” source told the publication
“Matt says the move will not affect his work as he will be traveling to where his projects are filmed.” “He also tells friends he wants a safe place to raise his children” , they added
But despite rumors of a move Down Under, Matt has denied he will leave the US
“Matt has visited Australia several times recently but has not bought a home there nor is he moving there,” his representative said at the time
Matt has proven that he is good with the ball and paddle
But despite rumors of a move Down Under, Matt has denied he will leave the US.
“Matt has visited Australia several times recently but has not bought a home there nor is he moving there,” his representative said at the time.
Matt is married to Luciana Barroso, 47, and the couple have three daughters together – Isabella, Gia and Stella.
The ‘Good Will Hunting’ star is also the stepfather of Luciana’s daughter from her previous marriage, Alexia.
His good friend Chris Hemsworth lives in the area with his wife Elsa Pataky and their children