Matt Damon's wife had brain aneurysm before 2024 Oscars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 21:16 · Archive

Matt Damon's wife, Luciana Barroso, had a brain aneurysm and surgery a week before the 2024 Oscars.

Matt Damon revealed in a GQ cover interview published Thursday that his wife Luciana Barroso suffered a brain aneurysm and had surgery a week before the 2024 Oscars, where his film 'Oppenheimer' won seven awards including Best Picture. The couple missed the ceremony itself but attended an after-party.

Despite recovering from brain surgery, Barroso surprised Damon by getting dressed up to attend the after-party. It was the first night she felt well enough to get up and had her energy back, Damon said. He described her decision as 'pretty f—ing heroic' and 'really meaningful'.

Barroso's determination stemmed from Damon missing the 2007 Oscars when 'The Departed', which starred him, won Best Picture. He had been shooting 'The Bourne Ultimatum' in Miami at the time and was living there with Barroso and their infant daughter. She recalled this and insisted they attend the after-party this time. Damon confirmed that Barroso is 'totally fine' now.

How it is being reported

• Matt Damon's wife had brain surgery days before Oscars, pulled off 'heroic' surprise for actorMatt Damon's regret over missing "The Departed" best picture win drove Luciana Barroso's bold decision just days after brain aneurysm surgery.Fox News · 5 Nov, 19:52
• Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, suffered ‘scary’ medical emergency that led to brain surgeryDamon revealed he couldn't attend the 2024 Oscars — where his film "Oppenheimer" won big — because of hiswife's medical incident.New York Post · 5 Nov, 16:35

In this story: Matt Damon · Luciana Barroso · Oppenheimer · The Departed · The Bourne Ultimatum

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