Matt Damon's wife had brain surgery days before Oscars, pulled off 'heroic' surprise for actor

Fox News · Stephanie Giang-Paunon · 2026-11-05 20:52 UTC

Matt Damon's regret over missing "The Departed" best picture win drove Luciana Barroso's bold decision just days after brain aneurysm surgery.

Matt Damon is sharing a frightening family health scare that nearly derailed one of Hollywood's biggest nights.

The actor revealed his wife, Luciana Barroso, had a brain aneurysm and had surgery a week before the 2024 Oscars.

Damon said Barroso was still recovering when she made a surprise decision that left him deeply moved.