Behind the Candelabra, starring Damon, premiered on HBO.

Damon took over Jimmy Kimmel Live and addressed their long-standing feud.

Damon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Damon married Luciana Bozán Barroso in a private civil ceremony.

Good Will Hunting, co-written by Damon and Ben Affleck, was released and won several awards.

Damon left Harvard University to pursue his acting career.

Damon made his film debut in Mystic Pizza.

Matthew Paige Damon was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.