Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Matt Damon on Cancel Culture
Matt Damon, a famous actor, talked about cancel culture on a podcast.
He said that when people get 'canceled' online, it can follow them forever, even after they've apologized or tried to make things right.
He thinks it's worse than going to jail because the punishment never ends.
Matt also talked about a time he got in trouble for something he said in an interview.
He explained that he learned from it and supports the LGBTQ community.
He believes it's important to work against prejudice and stand up for justice.
Matt and his friend Ben Affleck are also promoting a new movie called 'The Rip' on Netflix, where they play police officers in a story about right and wrong.
Matt Damon discussed the lasting impact of cancel culture on a podcast, comparing it to a lifelong sentence.
He and Ben Affleck are promoting their new Netflix film 'The Rip', a crime drama about moral conflict.
Damon revisited his 2021 controversy over remarks made in an interview with The Sunday Times.
He clarified that he does not use derogatory language and supports the LGBTQ community.
Damon emphasized the importance of active efforts to eradicate prejudice and promote justice.
- Who
- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
- What
- Discussion on cancel culture and its long-lasting effects
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- Los Angeles, US
- Why
- To promote their upcoming Netflix film 'The Rip' and share their views on public backlash
- Actor
- Matt Damon
- Podcast
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- Movie
- The Rip
- Platform
- Netflix
- Controversy Year
- 2021
- Interview
- The Sunday Times
- Community
- LGBTQ
- Co-Actor
- Ben Affleck
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Film Genre
- Crime Drama
