The internet is ablaze with excitement as photos and videos of the Oscar-winning actor partying with drag queens have surfaced. Damon was spotted having a blast with legendary Miami queen Athena Dion during a trip to Mykonos, Greece, and the LGBTQ+ community is thrilled.
According to Out, the buzz began when a video re-shared by X user @1epicc went viral over the weekend, racking up 9.7 million views and 12,000 likes. In the clip, Damon and Dion are seen addressing someone named Anastasia. “Anastasia, why aren’t you here?” Damon says. “I love you so much, and I’m so proud of the show that I just saw. I need you to be here next time.”
This memorable night actually took place a year ago on July 3, 2023, at the iconic gay bar JackieO’ Mykonos. Athena Dion’s original Instagram post from that night also featured photos with Liam Hemsworth, and she hinted that Chris Hemsworth might have been there too. Dion captioned the post: “What a NIGHT!!! We were all blown away to spend the night performing for and partying with Matt Damon, Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth, and their friends and family! What a fun night in Mykonos! Matt even gave a special shout-out to my mom! They were so sweet and fun!”
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Damon’s appearance at the drag show comes as a pleasant surprise, especially given his controversial past remarks. In August 2021, Damon faced backlash from the LGBTQ+ community after sharing a story involving the f-word and his daughter. He recounted how his daughter had schooled him on the dangers of the slur, leading him to “retire” it from his vocabulary.
Damon later clarified that he had never used the slur in conversation, explaining that his story was meant to highlight the progress society has made in recognizing the harm such language can cause. “She, in turn, expressed incredulity that there could ever have been a time where that word was used unthinkingly,” Damon said. “To my admiration and pride, she was extremely articulate about the extent to which that word would have been painful to someone in the LGBTQ+ community.”
Fast forward to the summer of 2023, amidst heightened anti-drag rhetoric in the United States, Damon’s joyous participation at a drag show demonstrates a significant shift in his public persona. His enthusiastic interactions with Dion and the queens suggest a growing appreciation and respect for LGBTQ+ culture.
It’s clear that Matt Damon enjoyed every moment of his time in Mykonos. His presence at the drag show, coupled with his heartfelt messages, indicates that he’s becoming a more vocal ally. We can only hope that his actions inspire others to join the fight against LGBTQ+ discrimination. From the looks of it, Damon truly had the time of his life surrounded by fabulous queens, proving that love and acceptance can turn any night into an unforgettable celebration.
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