{"id":20192,"date":"2025-04-14T21:10:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T21:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/20192\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T21:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T21:10:08","slug":"matt-damon-shirtless-on-yacht-after-odyssey-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/20192\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Damon shirtless on yacht after &#8216;Odyssey&#8217; transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Talented Mr. Ripped. <\/p>\n<p>Matt Damon flaunted his chiseled body during a lavish Italian yacht excursion after buffing up for his role in \u201cThe Odyssey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d star, 54, was photographed going shirtless while cruising on the luxury vessel off the coast of Favignana,\u00a0Italy, on\u00a0Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Damon\u2019s abs were on display as he yachted along the Italian coast Friday. LS<\/p>\n<p>The actor looked buff on the boat. LS<\/p>\n<p>Opting for simple navy swim trunks, Damon\u2019s bulging biceps and toned torso were on display as he enjoyed his day on the water with a group of pals.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cDeparted\u201d star had a scruffy gray beard that matched his flowy salt-and-pepper hair. <\/p>\n<p>Damon was seen doing backflips off the boat and into the sparkling sea.<\/p>\n<p>Damon was photographed going shirtless. LS<\/p>\n<p>His arms were toned as he tanned in the sun. LS<\/p>\n<p>He looked relaxed as he sipped on a beer. LS<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d star had a chiseled torso. LS<\/p>\n<p>In another moment, he was spotted flexing the results of his work in the gym as he toweled off on deck. His back also looked jacked as he jumped into the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood hunk looked relaxed as he sipped a bottle of beer.<\/p>\n<p>Damon\u2019s strong stature was momentarily covered up when he wore a blue T-shirt. He also shielded his face from the blazing sun in a hat and sunglasses.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cDeparted\u201d star was also seen flipping into the water. LS<\/p>\n<p>His back looked muscular as he jumped into the waves. LS<\/p>\n<p>He was seen drying off after taking a dip. LS<\/p>\n<p>The actor had a full beard. LS<\/p>\n<p>The Academy Award winner debuted his sculpted abs <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/03\/27\/entertainment\/matt-damon-unrecognizable-as-he-shows-off-ripped-body-on-set-of-christopher-nolan-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">while filming the Christopher Nolan-directed film<\/a> on the shore of Favignana Island last month.<\/p>\n<p>He was seen going shirtless in front of cameras before warming up in a puffer coat between takes.<\/p>\n<p>Damon, who portrays Odysseus in the Greek epic, was later joined on set by co-star Zendaya.<\/p>\n<p>He buffed up for his role in \u201cThe Odyssey.\u201d LS<\/p>\n<p>Damon will portray Odysseus in the Greek epic. LS<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cEuphoria\u201d star, 28, looked like a Greek goddess in a billowy cream gown that hugged her waist.<\/p>\n<p>Damon and Zendaya star in the forthcoming film alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/01\/06\/celebrity-news\/zendaya-and-tom-holland-engaged-after-sparking-rumors-during-2025-golden-globes-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the actress\u2019s fianc\u00e9, Tom Holland<\/a>, as well as other big names like Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Lupita Nyong\u2019o, Anne Hathaway and Mia Goth.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cMartian\u201d actor <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/03\/09\/celebrity-news\/ben-affleck-gets-support-from-matt-damon-at-sxsw-amid-jennifer-lopezs-fury-over-jennifer-garner-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has been growing out his bushy facial hair<\/a> since at least March when he attended his BFF Ben Affleck\u2019s movie premiere at SXSW.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cMartian\u201d actor (seen here in 2023) was seen filming the movie in March. Stuart Hardy\/ABACAPRESS.COM\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>He first showed off his beard while supporting Ben Affleck at SXSW last month. AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Affleck <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gq.com\/story\/inside-ben-afflecks-plan-to-remake-hollywood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told GQ<\/a> last month that he wanted to \u201cgo visit Matt on the set [of \u2018The Odyssey\u2019] just to watch Nolan direct.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cGone Girl \u201cstar, 52, also revealed that Damon had to do \u201ca lot of stunt rehearsal\u201d for the role <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou really have to go learn the fights. This is \u2018Bourne Identity\u2019 kind of territory,\u201d Affleck shared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Talented Mr. Ripped. 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