Matt Damon reveals wife underwent brain surgery before 2024 Oscars

Actor Matt Damon shared details in a GQ interview regarding a serious health scare involving his wife, Luciana Barroso. Barroso underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm just one week prior to the 2024 Academy Awards.

Damon noted that while the situation was frightening, Barroso is now doing well. Despite the recent medical procedure, Barroso surprised her husband by recovering enough energy to attend an Oscars after-party. Damon described her decision to dress up and go out as “heroic” and deeply meaningful, noting that she wanted to ensure they did not miss the celebration as they had in 2007 when his film, The Departed, won Best Picture.

The couple, who have been married since 2005, had previously missed the 2007 awards ceremony because Damon was filming in Miami. During the 2024 ceremony, Damon’s film Oppenheimer was a major winner, including Best Picture, though Damon himself was not nominated for his role in the production.