Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have one of the best bromances in the Hollywood biz (sorry, George Clooney and Brad Pitt), and now they've taken their friendship to a whole ‘nother neighborhood level.
In an E! News exclusive interview with The Bourne Identity star, E!'s own Alicia Quarles couldn't help but ask Matt if he enjoyed living next door to his buddy Ben and what it's like hanging out with their little girls. Matt was in NYC for a cooking competition event (where he cooked on live TV with celebrity chef Ming Tsai) in support of the Family Reach Foundation, which helps provide financial relief to families fighting cancer.
"Yeah, it's definitely not the life we had planned for ourselves in that way," Matt says with a smile as he speaks of his life and friendship with Ben. "It's great in a whole different way, like that Garth Brooks song, 'Thank God for Unanswered Prayers.' I never looked up at the sky and asked for this life and I'm very lucky that I got it."
The Good Will Hunting star seems to never have a shortage of humility and appreciation for his lucky life and appeared thrilled to be involved with the Family Reach Foundation. He talks about how eager he was to work with the organization, as the topic hits close to home.
"Our dad's going through it [cancer treatment ] right now, so I think we can just relate to it on a personal level too." Luckily, Matt insists that his father is "really terrific" and "getting phenomenal care up in Boston."
So, the only issue with the celebrity cooking charity celebration?
Matt admits he can't cook!
"Well, I don't think anyone will actually have to eat what I cook," Damon confesses. "I think they will do a little switcheroo."
Note to all: Make Ben do the cooking at the next neighborhood gathering!