Father of four, Matt Damon, sat down with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show, Radio Andy, to discuss the joys and challenges of being a “girl dad.” With daughters Isabella, 18, Gia, 15, and Stella, 13, with wife Luciana, 48, as well as daughter Alexia, 25, from a previous relationship, Matt shared his approach to raising his girls.
Matt Damon chatted about his daughters and what it means being a girl dad
When asked about his best advice for being a girl dad, Matt humbly replied, “I just try to listen and be helpful. I mean, ultimately, it’s about building self-esteem.” He emphasized the importance of being present and supportive, rather than trying to dictate their decisions.
The movie star, 53, spoke with Andy Cohen during an appearance on his SiriusXM show called Radio Andy; seen on july 31 in NYC with his wife Luiciana and their daughters
Matt also shared his approach to dealing with his daughters’ romantic relationships, stating, “You know, 99% of the decisions they make, you’re not gonna be there, right?” He emphasized the importance of building trust and fostering open communication with his daughters, rather than trying to control their relationships.
The conversation also touched on Matt’s own relationship with his wife Luciana, whom he met in 2003 in Miami at a bar where she worked. He recalled being drawn to her across the room and eventually winning her over with his bartending skills.
When asked what his best advice is on being girl dad, Matt told Andy: ‘Oh man I don’t know. I wouldn’t deign to give anybody advice other than i just try to listen and be helpful. I mean ultimately it’s about building self-esteem,’ via People; seen during the interview which took place on Wednesday
Matt and Luciana’s love story is a testament to the power of chance encounters and mutual support. The couple has been married since 2005 and has three daughters together, in addition to Matt’s daughter Alexia from a previous relationship.
Matt and wife Luciana met in 2003 in Miami at a bar she worked at
During the interview, Matt also gushed about his daughter Alexia’s boyfriend, stating, “He’s incredible, and Lucy and I just love him.” He expressed gratitude for seeing his daughter make healthy choices and build strong relationships.
During his interview on Radio Andy said his daughter Alexia’s boyfriend is ‘incredible’ and he and Luciana ‘adore’ him; seen during the interview, which took place on Wednesday
As a devoted father and husband, Matt Damon’s interview on Radio Andy offered a glimpse into his life as a “girl dad” and his approach to raising confident, independent women.