Charlize Theron had a candid reaction to Matt Damon’s transformation. The Oscar winner quickly corrected herself after revealing where her attention landed.
Charlize Theron joked about Matt Damon’s physique before admitting, ‘I shouldn’t do that,’ while discussing The Odyssey
Charlize Theron praised Matt Damon’s physique during an Entertainment Tonight interview at the London premiere of “The Odyssey.” When a reporter noted the shape Damon had achieved to play Odysseus, Theron pointed out that she had seen more than his armored costume during filming.
“I’ve seen him without all of that suit on,” she said before calling him “incredible” twice. Theron then looked toward Damon and admitted that she had started staring. “I’m looking at his a** right now,” she joked. She immediately caught herself and said the remark was wrong, according to Page Six.
Her self-correction did not end the praise. Theron finished by saying Damon looked “amazing,” keeping the exchange playful. The discussion around Matt Damon’s physique had already attracted attention before the interview. Damon dropped to 167 pounds while preparing to portray the battle-worn king of Ithaca. He followed an intense fitness routine and changed his diet to achieve Christopher Nolan’s “lean but strong” vision for the character.
That preparation also helped Damon discover a gluten sensitivity. He later described the process as a complete lifestyle change and called “The Odyssey” the hardest film he had ever made. Theron plays Calypso, the nymph who detains Odysseus on her island during his long journey home. She previously called Damon’s role “the part of a lifetime” and praised her longtime friend’s work.
The two Oscar winners first appeared together in the 2000 drama “The Legend of Bagger Vance.” Their reunion gave Theron a close view of Damon’s physical transformation, which clearly impressed her.
Theron has also drawn attention throughout “The Odyssey” press tour. She wore several daring premiere looks, including a sheer Dior dress, while promoting the film. Still, her latest interview moment belonged to Damon. Theron questioned her own commentary, but she never took back the compliment. Her admiration, however, remained clear throughout.
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