Matt Damon caught in royal crossfire as actor juggles friendships between Prince William and Harry
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood star Matt Damon has found himself in a royal dilemma, torn between his close friendships with both Prince Harry and Prince William.
The ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Prince William has put Matt Damon in a difficult position, as both brothers compete for his attention. An insider shared, “Matt doesn’t want to be seen taking sides.”
Matt Damon caught in royal tug-of-war as both Prince William and Harry vie for his attention
A source claimed that Matt Damon is currently being “wooed by both of them,” putting him in an awkward spot.
Prince William has invited Matt Damon to an upcoming Buckingham Palace event, which the actor reportedly finds appealing, though his close bond with Prince Harry remains strong.
“He isn’t going to just toss him aside because William’s holding out these shiny offers,” the source added, per She Knows.
Matt Damon's connection to Prince Harry and Prince William dates back to a 2014 charity polo event, where they bonded over their shared passion for humanitarian causes.
The pressure on the 'Mystic Pizza' actor to pick a side is mounting, as he recently appeared at two back-to-back events—the Duke of Sussex's speaking engagement at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting on September 23 and Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit the very next day.
“Matt’s getting pressured to basically pick a lane, and it’s becoming very uncomfortable,” the source said. “It wouldn’t surprise anyone if he simply opted out and ditched them both—he hates dealing with drama.”
Matt Damon navigates another high-profile drama as Ben Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Lopez unravels
This isn’t the first time Matt Damon has been caught in high-profile drama.
He recently navigated the public fallout of his childhood friend Ben Affleck’s brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez after just two years of tying the knot. The 'On the Floor' singer cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her divorce from the 'Gone Girl' actor.
The 55-year-old Lopez officially filed for divorce from 52-year-old Affleck on August 20, coinciding with the couple’s second wedding anniversary of their ceremony in Georgia.
The Beckhams align with Prince William amid ongoing tensions with Prince Harry
Furthermore, Matt Damon isn’t the only Hollywood star caught in the royal rift. "The Beckhams" once close with both Harry and William, found themselves in a similar situation.
Victoria and David Beckham quickly aligned with the Prince of Wales after tensions with the Sussexes reportedly grew due to Meghan Markle.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been striving to reconnect with the royal family after relocating to the US with Meghan. As he works to rebuild ties and Prince William's prominence within the monarchy grows, Matt Damon's delicate balance between the two becomes increasingly challenging.
