Matt Damon is a huge fan of Australia.
The American superstar makes regular visits to Down Under and is once again visiting his close friend Chris Hemsworth in the NSW town of Byron Bay.
On Friday, the Hollywood A-lister hit the beach for a game of paddle ball with Spanish national kickboxing champion turned MMA coach Jorge Blanco.
The 52-year-old demonstrated his fitness as he ran up and down as he hit the ball back to Jorge, who showed off his fit form as he went shirtless.
Matt kept his cool in the hot weather and kept comfortable in a simple navy T-shirt and shorts in a similar color.
Matt Damon (pictured) is a huge fan of Australia. The American superstar visits Down Under regularly and once again spends time with his good friend Chris Hemsworth in the NSW town of Byron Bay
On Friday, the Hollywood A-lister hit the beach for a game of paddle ball with Spanish national kickboxing champion turned MMA coach Jorge Blanco
The 52-year-old demonstrated his fitness as he ran up and down as he hit the ball
He covered his famous face with designer sunglasses and went barefoot to the game before taking off his shirt to get some sun.
The Bourne Identity actor has been spending time with Thor star Chris, who turned 40 on Friday.
Chris was previously spotted going to the same beach to surf with his actor brother Liam.
A frequent visitor to the Australian coast, Matt lived in the countryside with his family for six months in 2021, where he filmed a role in the latest Thor episode.
Jorge (pictured) showed off his fit form as he went shirtless
Matt kept it comfy in a simple navy tee and matching color shorts
He covered his famous face with designer sunglasses
Matt went barefoot to the game before taking his shirt off to get some sun
The Bourne Identity actor has been spending time with Thor star Chris, who turned 40 on Friday.
“I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,” Matt said ahead of the shoot.
“Australian film crews are known the world over for their professionalism and are a joy to work with, so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it.”
He added: “Australia is definitely the lucky country.”
The American actor’s travels have only fueled rumors that he wants to move to Down Under full-time with his family.
Jorge Blanco is a personal trainer who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood
A frequent visitor to the Australian coast, Matt lived in the countryside with his family for six months in 2021, where he filmed a role in the latest Thor episode
“I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,” Matt said ahead of the shoot
He added: ‘Australia is definitely the lucky country’
The American actor’s travels have only fueled rumors that he wants to move to Down Under full-time with his family
A source told Woman’s Day: “Matt loves Australia… Chris enjoys the quiet life away from Hollywood and that just makes it more appealing”
A source told Woman’s Day: “Matt loves Australia… Chris enjoys the quiet life away from Hollywood and that only makes it more appealing.”
It’s not the first time reports have surfaced about Matt’s plans to move to Byron Bay.
“Matt is telling friends and colleagues in Hollywood that he is moving the family to Australia 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 shot. 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 share three daughters – Isabella, Gia and Stella
It’s not the first time reports have surfaced about Matt’s plans to move to Byron Bay
“Matt is telling friends and colleagues in Hollywood that he is moving the family to Australia 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 shot. He also tells friends that he wants a safe place to raise his children,” they added
But despite rumors of a move to Down Under, Matt has denied leaving the US
“Matt has been to Australia several times recently, but he has not bought a house there and is not moving there,” his representative said at the time.
Matt proved himself handy with a ball and paddle
But despite rumors of a move to Down Under, Matt has denied leaving the US.
“Matt has been to Australia several times recently, but he has not bought a house there and is not moving there,” his representative said at the time.
Matt is married to Luciana Barroso, 47, and the couple have three daughters: 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 nearby with his wife Elsa Pataky and their children