Photo: Paul Morigi/GettyMatt Damonand his wife Luciana Barroso took a trip to the capital.On Sunday, Damon, 52, and his wife of 17 years appeared on the red carpet ahead of the45th Kennedy Center Honorsin Washington, D.C.Damon wore a black tuxedo, while Luciana, 46, wore a black sheer body-length gown and accessorized with a black handbag and large silver earrings for the event, at which Damon’sOcean’s ElevencostarGeorge Clooneywas honored for his lifetime achievements.Others who were honored during the annual ceremony includedAmy Grant,Gladys Knight, Tania León andU2, which is composed of band membersBono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.Damon and Argentine-born Barrosobegan dating in 2003when they met in Miami Beach, Florida, while Damon was filming the comedyStuck on You.Barroso and her daughter Alexia were at Damon’s side throughout the European shoot of his movieOcean’s Twelve, which also starred Sunday’s honoree Clooney, 61.Paul Morigi/GettyDamon and Barroso tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York City in December 2005. In addition to Alexia, 23, the couple shares daughters Isabella, Gia and Stella.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In November, Damon and his longtime pal andGood Will HuntingcostarBen Affleckannounced thatthey are starting a production companycalled Artists Equity with RedBird Capital Partners. Affleck, 50, will be CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, while Damon will serve as chief creative officer. Michael Joe, the former COO of STX Films and former executive vice president of Universal Pictures, will be chief operating officer.Affleck said in a press release, “Artists Equity was conceived from Matt’s and my longtime passion for the art of storytelling and our shared desire to help creators deliver on their vision, as we have been fortunate to do throughout our careers.““Historically, the success of a film was based on its box office performance,” Damon said in a statement on Nov. 20. “Now, with the rise of streaming, the business behind filmmaking has intrinsically changed. However, Ben and I know that the power will continue to be in the hands of the creators, no matter which direction the industry evolves.“Arturo Holmes/Getty"Artists Equity enables these visionaries to take ownership of their creative power, providing a platform for both established and emerging filmmakers to streamline the development of their content,” he continued.The pair, whowon the Best Original Screenplay Oscarback in 1998 for writingGood Will Huntingtogether, are currently working on asports drama about Nike’s journeyto inking its blockbuster deal withMichael Jordan.
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Matt Damonand his wife Luciana Barroso took a trip to the capital.On Sunday, Damon, 52, and his wife of 17 years appeared on the red carpet ahead of the45th Kennedy Center Honorsin Washington, D.C.Damon wore a black tuxedo, while Luciana, 46, wore a black sheer body-length gown and accessorized with a black handbag and large silver earrings for the event, at which Damon’sOcean’s ElevencostarGeorge Clooneywas honored for his lifetime achievements.Others who were honored during the annual ceremony includedAmy Grant,Gladys Knight, Tania León andU2, which is composed of band membersBono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.Damon and Argentine-born Barrosobegan dating in 2003when they met in Miami Beach, Florida, while Damon was filming the comedyStuck on You.Barroso and her daughter Alexia were at Damon’s side throughout the European shoot of his movieOcean’s Twelve, which also starred Sunday’s honoree Clooney, 61.Paul Morigi/GettyDamon and Barroso tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York City in December 2005. In addition to Alexia, 23, the couple shares daughters Isabella, Gia and Stella.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In November, Damon and his longtime pal andGood Will HuntingcostarBen Affleckannounced thatthey are starting a production companycalled Artists Equity with RedBird Capital Partners. Affleck, 50, will be CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, while Damon will serve as chief creative officer. Michael Joe, the former COO of STX Films and former executive vice president of Universal Pictures, will be chief operating officer.Affleck said in a press release, “Artists Equity was conceived from Matt’s and my longtime passion for the art of storytelling and our shared desire to help creators deliver on their vision, as we have been fortunate to do throughout our careers.““Historically, the success of a film was based on its box office performance,” Damon said in a statement on Nov. 20. “Now, with the rise of streaming, the business behind filmmaking has intrinsically changed. However, Ben and I know that the power will continue to be in the hands of the creators, no matter which direction the industry evolves.“Arturo Holmes/Getty"Artists Equity enables these visionaries to take ownership of their creative power, providing a platform for both established and emerging filmmakers to streamline the development of their content,” he continued.The pair, whowon the Best Original Screenplay Oscarback in 1998 for writingGood Will Huntingtogether, are currently working on asports drama about Nike’s journeyto inking its blockbuster deal withMichael Jordan.
Matt Damonand his wife Luciana Barroso took a trip to the capital.
On Sunday, Damon, 52, and his wife of 17 years appeared on the red carpet ahead of the45th Kennedy Center Honorsin Washington, D.C.
Damon wore a black tuxedo, while Luciana, 46, wore a black sheer body-length gown and accessorized with a black handbag and large silver earrings for the event, at which Damon’sOcean’s ElevencostarGeorge Clooneywas honored for his lifetime achievements.
Others who were honored during the annual ceremony includedAmy Grant,Gladys Knight, Tania León andU2, which is composed of band membersBono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
Damon and Argentine-born Barrosobegan dating in 2003when they met in Miami Beach, Florida, while Damon was filming the comedyStuck on You.Barroso and her daughter Alexia were at Damon’s side throughout the European shoot of his movieOcean’s Twelve, which also starred Sunday’s honoree Clooney, 61.
Paul Morigi/Getty
Damon and Barroso tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York City in December 2005. In addition to Alexia, 23, the couple shares daughters Isabella, Gia and Stella.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In November, Damon and his longtime pal andGood Will HuntingcostarBen Affleckannounced thatthey are starting a production companycalled Artists Equity with RedBird Capital Partners. Affleck, 50, will be CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, while Damon will serve as chief creative officer. Michael Joe, the former COO of STX Films and former executive vice president of Universal Pictures, will be chief operating officer.
Affleck said in a press release, “Artists Equity was conceived from Matt’s and my longtime passion for the art of storytelling and our shared desire to help creators deliver on their vision, as we have been fortunate to do throughout our careers.”
“Historically, the success of a film was based on its box office performance,” Damon said in a statement on Nov. 20. “Now, with the rise of streaming, the business behind filmmaking has intrinsically changed. However, Ben and I know that the power will continue to be in the hands of the creators, no matter which direction the industry evolves.”
Arturo Holmes/Getty
“Artists Equity enables these visionaries to take ownership of their creative power, providing a platform for both established and emerging filmmakers to streamline the development of their content,” he continued.
The pair, whowon the Best Original Screenplay Oscarback in 1998 for writingGood Will Huntingtogether, are currently working on asports drama about Nike’s journeyto inking its blockbuster deal withMichael Jordan.
source: people.com
