Chris Hemsworth and longtime friend Matt Damon hug each other as they reunite for dinner in Santa Monica
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the vast landscape of Hollywood, where friendships often come and go, there are certain bonds that withstand the test of time. One such remarkable friendship exists between actors Chris Hemsworth, 39, and Matt Damon, 52.
The Australian heartthrob Hemsworth and the Cambridge-born veteran, Damon, have formed a bond that goes beyond their on-screen collaborations. The pair were spotted reuniting for dinner at the Italian restaurant Via Veneto in Santa Monica on Friday night, June 2. They were joined by Damon's wife of 17 years and the mother of their four daughters, Luciana Bozan Barroso.
Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon's steadfast friendship
The 'Spiderhead' producer-star Hemsworth and 'Air' producer-star Damon may have a thirteen-year age gap, but their friendship has served as a testament to their undeniable chemistry. The duo has starred in three films together, including the highly anticipated 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (2022), 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot' (2019), and the critically acclaimed 'Thor: Ragnarok' (2017).
"We became friends around the time I started to work, and I’ve really benefited from watching how he handles himself," said Hemsworth. "Matt’s just a normal guy who has the movie-star thing figured out," reported GQ. Their friendship goes beyond industry events and red carpets. Hemsworth and Damon are known for going on annual family trips together, often to Costa Rica. They have been seen supporting each other at various milestones and enjoying each other's company.
Inside the personal lives of Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon
Both actors have found stability and happiness in their personal lives. Damon's wife, Luciana, and Hemsworth's wife, Elsa Pataky, are integral parts of their respective families. Damon and Luciana have been married for 17 years and have four daughters. Back in 2003, during the filming of the Farrelly Brothers' comedy 'Stuck On You,' Damon first crossed paths with Luciana, the Argentinian woman who would later become his wife. It was a fortuitous encounter that took place while Luciana was working as a bartender at a nightclub in South Beach Miami.
At that time, Luciana was still legally married to Arbello Barroso and was raising her four-year-old daughter, Alexia, with him. However, their marriage was on the rocks, and they finalized their divorce in December 2004. Just a year later, in December 2005, Luciana found love and married the esteemed Oscar-winning screenwriter and actor, Damon. Further, the pair went on to welcome three daughters of their own, Isabella, turning 17 next Sunday; Gia, 14; and Stella, 12. As for Hemsworth, he is married to Poker Face actress Elsa Pataky since 2010, and share three children 11-year-old daughter India Rose and nine-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan.
