Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Pay Tribute to Robin Williams as “the Person That Made the Most Meaningful Impact on Our Professional Lives”
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck paid tribute to Robin Williams at the Revels & Revelations event in San Francisco. They received the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award for their impact on storytelling and mental health awareness. The event raised $2.5 million for the nonprofit Bring Change to Mind, co-founded by Glenn Close.
- ▪Damon and Affleck wore San Francisco Giants hats to honor Robin Williams, a longtime fan of the team.
- ▪The actors credited Williams for significantly impacting their professional lives and helping them make 'Good Will Hunting.'
- ▪Williams' children presented the award, which celebrated 15 years of conversations about mental health.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon attend Bring Change to Mind's Revels & Revelations on April 27 in San Francisco. Drew Altizer Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Diehard Boston Red Sox fans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck did the unimaginable on Monday night, donning San Francisco Giants hats — all in the name of Robin Williams.
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