Going to Jail For 18 Months Is Better
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck discussed cancel culture on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” with Damon expressing that some canceled actors might prefer jail time over enduring endless public backlash.
- Damon described cancel culture as a permanent punishment that follows individuals indefinitely, contrasting it with serving a finite jail sentence after which one can move on.
- Damon previously faced backlash in 2021 for comments about stopping the use of a homophobic slur, which he clarified by explaining the context of a conversation with his daughter and affirming his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Despite the controversy, Damon’s career remained strong, with significant roles in recent films like “Air” and “Oppenheimer,” and an upcoming lead role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”
