Matt Damon

Quote of the day: Matt Damon


via People

"When your great-great-grandkids study history, don’t you want them to be proud that you were part of the solution?"

Matt Damon wrote a piece for Parade Magazine where he talks about why it's so important for everyone to give back. Read the whole article, then find your cause.


CGG Must See: The People Speak

The People Speak
via cinemamanagementgroup.com

Matt Damon is letting “The People Speak” in his latest film, but it is Hollywood stars doing most of the talking. Matt collaborated with the author of the bestselling “A People’s History of the United States”—Howard Zinn on the film and it is ready to release on the History Channel later this year.


Matt Damon brings water online and overseas

Matt India
via water.org

Matt Damon has been splashing in the water cause but now he has taken the plunge. Yesterday, Matt announced that his organization, H20 Africa, has teamed up with Gary White’s WaterPartners to create a powerful new non-profit: Water.org.


Matt Damon’s charitable Entourage deal

Matt and Adrien via people.com

How did the producers of the hit series Entourage get Matt Damon to agree to a cameo? It required a little negotiation—but the A-lister wasn’t asking for a bigger contract, he was asking for them to promote his charity OneXOne!


Story time Mandela style

Nelson Mandela Audiobook
via amazon.com and beliefnet.com

Nelson Mandela is having quite the birthday blowout. Not only is he getting a charity concert, but Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio have produced an audio book edition of his favorite African Folktales.


11 eco-fabulous celebs

Going green is all the rage in Hollywood these days. It’s one thing to talk about it, but these 11 celebs are actually walking the walk, teaming up with celeb-friendly orgs like Global Green USA and living everyday the green way. Check out the different ways they are showing our planet the love today, on Earth Day, and everyday!