Lauren Phillips denied Matt Damon was “harassed” when he made a shock appearance on Derby Day on Saturday.
The Hollywood star and his wife Luciana attended the Lexus tent as guests of Lauren and her aviation mogul fiance Paul O’Brien at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
Despite the stir the pair caused on race day, Lauren told KIIS FM’s Jase and Lauren show on Wednesday that the punters were very well behaved.
“A lot of people came [up] to him. But no, it’s a great sport. “He’s happy to talk to anyone who wants to talk to him,” Lauren said of the Oscar winner.
She explained that her group decided to stay in the Lexus marquee for most of the day.
Lauren Phillips has revealed the truth about Matt Damon being “harassed” after his shock performance at Melbourne’s Flemington Stadium on Derby Day. Lauren here on Derby Day with Matt’s wife Luciana and Elsa Pataky (left)
“We didn’t walk around much. We went into the Lexus tent and pretty much stayed there,” Lauren added.
The radio star confirmed that Matt had no commercial deal with Lexus and added that the organizers had no idea that he was their “guest” that day.
‘His [Matt and his wife] has not been paid. They just came out. We had many friends [there]’ she confirmed.
“They love the horses and they love Melbourne, so I was excited.”
Lauren explained that she gave Matt and Luciana a tour of Melbourne, including the Gimlet restaurant, one of the city’s flagship restaurants.
As Lauren’s guest, Matt made a surprise appearance at the Lexus tent in Flemington. The radio star confirmed he had a great time, before adding that the time was “unpaid”. On the photo
Before a night on the town, Lauren also went to karaoke with the two of them.
Matt surprised racegoers when he was spotted in Flemington on Saturday with Lauren, his wife Luciana and good friend Elsa Pataky.
The Bourne Identity star put on an animated performance in a tailored suit and sunglasses and could be seen laughing and pointing as he arrived mid-race.
Matt is good friends with Elsa’s husband Chris Hemsworth and regularly visits Australia to spend time at their mega mansion in Byron Bay.
Lauren met some of the country’s biggest stars, including Pia Whitesell, in the exclusive marquee. Both pictured
In 2021, the actor spent six months in the country with his family while filming a role for the latest Thor installment.
“I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,” Matt said of the move at the time.
“Australian film crews are known worldwide for their professionalism and are a pleasure to work with. So the two-week quarantine will definitely be worth it.”
Matt is good friends with Elsa Pataky and her husband Chris Hemsworth and regularly visits Australia to spend time at their mega mansion in Byron Bay. In the photo: Elsa in June 2023
Despite rumors of a move Down Under, Matt has denied leaving the US.
“Matt has been to Australia several times recently, but he has not bought a house there and will not be moving there,” a spokesperson said earlier.
Matt is married to Luciana Barroso (47) and the couple have three daughters: Isabella, Gia and Stella.
The Good Will Hunting star is also the stepfather of Luciana’s daughter from her previous marriage, Alexia.
Matt and his wife Lucciana were in Australia during the pandemic. The pair are regular visitors and are rumored to be looking to buy Down Under. Pictured: December 2022
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