Matt Damon's Epic Net Worth Reveals the Odyssey of His Career

With the debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey,Matt Damon has officially taken on the biggest role of his life. But not just his life. The character Odysseus is, in some ways, the original hero, the star of Homer's epic poem that was first printed in a book in 1488, but taken from an oral story that goes back roughly to 750 BCE. And now, in the starring role of The Odyssey, Damon is larger than life, in more ways than one. Never a slouch in the fitness department, Damon's jacked physique for The Odyssey is impressive, even by Hollywood standards.

"It was the hardest movie I've ever done," Damon told Empire. "By far. Not even close." And that hard work came with a big payday. Reportedly, Damon earned $15 million to star in the film, which, oddly enough, may not even be his biggest salary for a single movie. Back in 2007, he earned $26 million for the action sequel The Bourne Ultimatum, which Vanity Fair reported in 2016 amounted to $1 million per line of dialogue spoken. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Damon's fortune, and at 55 years old, he shows zero signs of slowing down.

Here's how Matt Damon made his millions, starting with one very important big break, and what his net worth is now, as he rides high on the success of The Odyssey.

Matt Damon's Big Break

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in 1997.

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Damon's story isn't exactly rags-to-riches. He went to college at Harvard, starting in 1988, though he didn't technically graduate. By 1992, he left school early to star in Geronimo: An American Legend, a movie that decidedly did not launch his career in a meaningful way. Still, Damon took other roles in films like 1996's Courage Under Fire, which cemented him as solid Hollywood talent.

However, it was the 1997 film Good Will Hunting, with a script co-written by Damon and longtime friend Ben Affleck, that changed everything. As the titular star of the film, Damon's charming turn as a math genius who happens to work as a janitor was an incredible moment. Co-starring with Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting earned rave reviews and earned Affleck and Damon an Oscar for Best Screenplay in 1998.

Would Damon be the incredible Hollywood stalwart had Good Will Hunting not happened? Maybe. Maybe not. But the notion that two young actors also wrote an Oscar-winning film is certainly a foundation for Damon's rise, and remains a huge part of his appeal.

Matt Damon's 2026 Net Worth

US actor Matt Damon (L), British-US director Christopher Nolan (C) and US actress Anne Hathaway (R) attend "The Odyssey" premiere at the AMC Lincoln Square in New York on July 14, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)

According to sources like Celebrity Net Worth, Matt Damon's current net worth is $170 million. This mostly comes from his various, massive blockbuster hits, starting with Good Will Hunting in 1997, which earned $225 million at the box office worldwide. The following year, in 1998, Damon starred in Saving Private Ryan, which brought in $481 million.

More recently, Matt Damon starred in the 2015 film The Martian, based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name. Interestingly, before the release of The Odyssey in 2026, the biggest box-office hit of the year so far is another Weir novel, Project Hail Mary. While Damon is known for a variety of roles in various genres, The Odyssey, in some ways, represents his return to the status of a major leading man. Prior to this, he starred in two other Christopher Nolan films, 2023's Oppenheimer, in which he played General Leslie R. Groves, and 2014's Interstellar, where he played the surprise role of Dr. Mann, a treacherous astronaut.

With The Odyssey poised to break box office records, Damon's payday could be big. And it might mean an even bigger net worth in 2027.

Where to Watch Matt Damon's Best Movies

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Matt Damon has a ton of incredible films, running through nearly every genre imaginable. Here's where to catch just a few of his best films, from his start in the late 1990s, to his action hero heyday to today.

• Mystic Pizza (Damon's first movie from 1988) streams on Tubi and YouTube.
• Good Will Hunting (1997) streams on Pluto TV and Paramount+.
• The Rainmaker (1997) is available for rental on YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, and elsewhere.
• Chasing Amy (1997) streams on the Roku Channel.
• Saving Private Ryan (1998) streams on Pluto TV.
• Dogma (1999) is available for purchase on Apple TV and elsewhere.
• The Talented Mr. Ripley (1998) streams on Paramount+
• Oceans Eleven (2001) streams on Peacock.
• The Bourne Identity (2002) is available for rental on YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, and elsewhere.
• The Departed (2006) streams on MGM+.
• The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) is available for rental on YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, and elsewhere.
• Interstellar (2014) streams on Hulu.
• The Martian (2015) streams on AMC+.
• Oppenheimer (2023) is available to rent on YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, and elsewhere.

The Odyssey is in theaters now.

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Enjoy a Piece of American History With an Iconic, 35-Piece Lincoln Coin Collection for Only $35

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There's a reason U.S. coin sets are collectors' items. They are among the most historically significant of the many coin sets on the market. But perhaps the most iconic of the U.S. coin lineup is the Lincoln Penny. It's the first regularly circulated coin in America to feature a real person, introduced in 1909 to honor President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday.

Fortunately, this 35-Piece New Composition of the Lincoln Penny Collection includes 30 years of pennies, and it’s just $35 on ShopHQ. These coins could make a perfect addition to any coin enthusiast's collection, and they also make an easy, simple gift.

Use code "FREERETURN" at checkout to unlock your free return, just in case you change your mind.

35-Piece New Composition of the Lincoln Penny Collection, $35 at ShopHQ

The 35-Piece New Composition of the Lincoln Penny Collection.

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This set includes 35 coins that represent different stages of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Among the 35 coins, you'll also get the 2009 Bicentennial series coins, which represent the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent. The coins include nods to his birthplace in Kentucky, his professional life in Illinois, and his presidency in Washington, D.C, and more. Each coin in the set is also a genuine U.S. coin, meaning they were produced by the U.S. Mint and are not replicas.

Related: This $25 Set of Genuine WWII-Era Coins Offers a Peek Into a Historic Era in American History

The set also comes gift-ready in a streamlined display portfolio, with the pennies arranged by year. The portfolio is only about 8 inches long and 6 inches wide, so it will be easy to display on a bookshelf or table. It also comes complete with a certificate of authenticity and a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. 

This 35-piece Lincoln penny collection is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one who enjoys American history. Grab one for just $35. 

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Milwaukee's Heavy-Duty Tool Bag Is Just $20 on Amazon Right Now

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Why We Love This Deal

If you have a lot of slim tools and drill bit sets for around-the-house use, nothing beats a rolling tool cabinet for centralized storage. But what about when it’s time to take the show on the road? It’s worth getting a tougher tool bag, like this heavy-duty canvas bag from Milwaukee that Amazon is selling for just $20 right now.

The Milwaukee Heavy Duty Fuel Tool Bag is currently 33% off and, surprisingly, this discount actually makes it just as affordable as the Amazon Basics tool bag, which has become a big hit with shoppers.

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 10 inches
• Material: Ballistic nylon
• Color: Milwaukee Red and Black
• Storage: Large triangular main compartment and two side pouches
• Best Use Case: Taking tools and bits on the go.

This Milwaukee bag is made of an extra-durable ballistic nylon with thick stitching. That keeps the bag lighter and more flexible than hard plastic alternatives, making it a truly versatile item in your arsenal.

Though the bag is designed to hold about two tools (and some small accessories in the side pouches) when closed, you’ll see that it can actually do quite a bit more. As it turns out, you can also open up the bag’s triangular main compartment in a pinch, creating a large, open rectangular compartment, allowing you to carry it more like a crate.

This is a tool storage solution that’s destined to last a long time and carry your tools far.

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What Shoppers Are Saying

Most shoppers tend to comment on how great the pricing is or start bragging about their tool collections in lists only vaguely related to the bag. One shopper, however, noted that it is a “good quality bag and just the right size to have in the car.” So, whether your power tool collection is vast or specialized, you can rest assured that this bag is going to take care of your tools and get the job done effectively.

The Milwaukee Heavy Duty Fuel Tool Bag is just $20 right now, but there's no guarantee they won't sell out at this price. Grab one before it gets to that point.

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• Ryobi Wide Mouth Collapsible Contractor's Bag, $18 on Amazon
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Huckberry x Ford's $128 US-Made Hoodie Is Down to $51 During Its Massive Summer Sale

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Some of Huckberry's best products are made here in the United States. That loyalty and reputation are things the retailer cares about, and that was a central driving force behind many of its brand collaborations this year, including its work with Ford, one of the most recognizable American brands, maybe in history. The two partnered on a version of Huckberry's bestselling 10-Year Hoodie, and somehow, during the retailer's Annual Summer Sale, you can get it for 60% off. 

The $128 Huckberry x Ford 10-Year Pullover Hoodie is now just $51 at Huckberry in black and is part of a larger collab collection with Ford. This is built on the Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie, which has completely sold out, making it the only remaining 10-Year Hoodie on the site (we expect they'll be back for fall).

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Material: 70% cotton, 30% polyester fleece blend, 12 ounces
• Fit: Structured
• Pockets: Reinforced kangaroo pocket
• Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
• Best For: Daily wear, layering, long-lasting hoodie

The 10-year Hoodie has been HB’s flagship in-house product since Flint and Tinder (the brand behind it) first introduced it in 2013. The guarantee of free repairs and U.S.-made manufacturing is why this hoodie continues to show up on best-of lists, and this collaboration with Ford keeps every aspect intact, while adding an archival Ford logo and Ford-branded detailing. Of course, you get the same 70/30 cotton-polyester fleece blend and that 10-year guarantee. 

Huckberry has been on a really cool collab run this year, and this is one of several the brand has run in 2026, alongside a limited Timex Ironman Flix release (yes, we know this isn't an American brand) and a collection with One of These Days. All of these collabs take products with real manufacturing heritage and pair them with a brand that has its own, and at $51, this Ford version costs less than the standard 10-Year Hoodie. 

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What Shoppers Are Saying

There aren’t any reviews for this specific collab, but since they’re using the OG Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie as a base, we figured those reviews would be a smart way to gauge what this one feels and fits like. One of them reads, “Feels super durable and has some weight to it.” A second shopper wrote, “So soft on the inside, felt amazing right out of the box.”

Even with this sale, fifty bucks is still a lot for a hoodie, but the 10-year guarantee is real, and the quality is there: “I have tried all the $100 to $200 hoodies out there, and these are the best.” 

Stock for this collab is already running low, so if you want the Huckberry x Ford 10-Year Pullover Hoodie, you should get one soon before more sizes start to run out. 

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1975 Hit Named One of the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time - And It Still Rocks

Over 50 years ago, Aerosmith began working on a song that would later become a top-10 hit twice.

Walk This Way didn't initially make the charts when it was released in 1975, but after the single was reissued in 1976 following the band's hit Rocks album and it climbed to No. 10 on Billboard's pop chart.

Ten years later, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry teamed with rap group Run-D.M.C. for a cover of the song that eventually reached even higher to No. 4.

'Walk This Way' Named Among Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time

Rolling Stone listed Walk This Way at No. 91 on the list of the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time.

"While this deeply horny cut from Aerosmith’s 1975 landmark, Toys in the Attic, is best known for its funk-tinged central riff, guitarist Joe Perry’s showy solos give Steven Tyler’s flirtations a playful edge," Rolling Stone wrote.

"After Tyler’s first plea to 'just give me a kiss,' Perry offers a taste of his virtuosity with a squealing solo that, according to Guitar World, he overdubbed using a double-cutaway Gibson Les Paul Junior with a single P-90 pickup; after the second go-round he played a late-Fifties model Stratocaster that he also used on his final showcase, a lengthy solo that veers back and forth between longing squeals and fast-fingered blues jamming."

Joe Perry Reveals Inception of Legendary Solo

Perry remembered the early gigs played by the band were "heavily into funk and soul."

Thanks to drummer Joey Kramer, the band was introduced to acts like James Brown and Sly Stone. Perry revealed it was guitarist Jeff Beck had turned him on to the Meters, and he loved their riffy New Orleans funk, especially Cissy Strut and People Say.

"In December of '74, we flew to Honolulu to open for the Guess Who. During the sound check, I was fooling around with riffs and thinking about the Meters. I asked Joey to lay down something flat with a groove on the drums. The guitar riff to what would become Walk This Way just came off my hands," he said.

Needing a bridge, Perry revealed, "after playing the first riff in the key of C, I shifted to E before returning to C for the verse and chorus. By the end of the sound check, I had the basics of a song."

Aerosmith's version of the song reached as high was No. 10.

Related: 1978 Hit, Legendary Rock Band's Signature Song, Named One of the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time - And It Still Rocks

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Haldiram's London vs Delhi Menu: Rs 75 Pani Puri In India Sells For Rs 960 In London

While higher operating costs, import costs and local taxes naturally contribute to overseas pricing, the comparison also highlights how Haldiram's has repositioned itself in the UK as a premium Indian casual dining destination.

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Jake Paul Faces Backlash After Mocking Conor McGregor's Injury

Jake Paul is certainly not afraid of controversy, and he created some on Saturday night after mocking the knee injury Conor McGregor suffered just seconds into his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway.

The fight marked McGregor’s return after a five-year layoff, but it ended up being one of the more anticlimactic moments in recent sports history given the anticipation and hype surrounding his comeback.

Paul, who has had some previous back-and-forth with McGregor, chose to post a video of himself hobbling while holding his knee before falling into a pool. The caption read, “UFC highlights from tonight.”

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UFC highlights from tonight pic.twitter.com/CUemlkIa2s

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 12, 2026

MMA fans didn't take kindly to Paul trolling McGregor's injury.

"This isn’t funny, Jake," one fan wrote.

Another added, "Quite low to celebrate another man's injury."

A third wrote, "Karma has a way of coming around when you make fun of injuries in sports."

One more fan commented, "Funny how he’s laughing at someone when that was him just a few months ago."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Jake Paul speaks during a press conference at The Avalon on May 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

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Paul has challenged McGregor to a boxing match several times over the years, but the two have never been able to make a fight happen.

McGregor's only professional boxing match came in 2017 when he faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of the biggest combat sports events in history.

While it's unlikely a fight with Paul would generate the same level of hype, it would still draw plenty of attention if McGregor ever entertained the idea.

However, after his knee injury on Saturday night, McGregor faces a long road to recovery before returning to competition, whether that's in the Octagon or the boxing ring — something he hasn't ruled out.

Related: Conor McGregor Releases Statement After UFC 329 Injury

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