Matt Damon has a weave ponytail now: would you hit it?

'The Great Wall' - Press Conference
These are photos of Matt Damon at a press conference in China for his film The Great Wall, which is filming now. He was there with co-stars Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones) Andy Lau, and Jing Tian, along with director Zhang Yimou. The film isn’t out until November, 2016 so it’s curious to me that they’re promoting it now. The Daily Mail notes that this is “one of the highest-budget films ever in China as well as the biggest America-China co-production to date.” Given the emphasis on global box office as well as the need to appeal to Chinese audiences and Chinese censors in particular, this film makes sense. It’s a calculated gamble on a huge market that only a few American-made films are able to tap into.

In Great Wall, Damon plays a “mercenary in search of treasure” in 15th century China during the construction of The Wall. It’s being billed as a “scifi action” film, which could be interesting. They’ve been filming on “28 different sets, including on a fake Great Wall which was specially erected and is used as a weapon against otherworldly creatures in the movie.” Incidentally, while Damon is filming in China his recently separated neighbor and best friend, Ben Affleck, has been staying in his mansion, according to Page Six.

The real news, in my superficial view, is that Matt Damon is sporting a ponytail now. I’m assuming this is a weave or wig for the role, although it’s a good one, since he had short hair just a couple of months ago. Some people like it and think it’s hot. It’s very Chris Hemsworth, (who is friends with Damon btw) and although I personally hate it, some of you (like Kaiser) will find it sexy. I like my guys clean cut, and I’m particularly fond of a bald Damon circa Elysium.

Guys with long hair aren’t my bag. So Damon isn’t doing it for me here unfortunately. I still would though, no question. Lainey has more photos of Matt with long hair if you need more time to make a decision.

'The Great Wall' - Press Conference

'The Great Wall' - Press Conference

'The Great Wall' - Press Conference

photo credit: WENN.com

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  1. patricia says:

    Nah. Matt has the sex appeal of a steamed zucchini for me.

  2. Freebunny says:

    NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

  3. T.Fanty says:

    Always.

    I would hit it like an Olsen at an Avengers convention (apparently).

  4. Jayna says:

    Did he get plastic surgery or just lose weight in the face? He looks abnormally younger than in recent years. It’s disconcerting.

    • patricia says:

      I can see some ‘tox. Just like any other male actor his age in HW. That and hair plugs/pieces. And the sad thing is that they don’t get shamed by it as women celebs do.

      • Hawkeye says:

        I agree about the plugs/hair piece. That is a thick ponytail for a guy his age.

      • jen2 says:

        @Hawkeye. The hair is also different colors. Why put in a weave that has such a different color and such an obvious bump it to the top of his head.

    • Don't kill me I'm French says:

      Finally someone thinks like me

      • Emma - the JP Lover says:

        Do you guys seriously not know that Matt’s look above, hair included, is for a movie he’s currently filming in China? Did Celebitchy not say that in her piece? Of course that’s not his hair. It’s probably a wig. Why in the world would you guys think Matt Damon would just go out and get ‘hair plugs’ and a dye job for no reason other than his ego? Has he ever displayed much of an ego over his looks in the past?

        Please stop shading my ‘dream’ husband for no reason. Thank you. 🙂

  5. Olenna says:

    Eh, he’s awright but I’ll be watching this movie for Pedro. He’s just naturally sexually.

  6. DivineMsM says:

    I would hit it and hit it and hit it … He looks HOOOOOOOTTTTT!

    • Lama Bean says:

      For some reason this ponytail looks good on him in my opinion. Maybe it’s the Jason Bourbe arms. So yes-all day erry day.

    • Emma - the JP Lover says:

      Me too! LOL! It looks like he told the Studio “Give me the Chris Hemsworth hair for this role.” 🙂

    • TQB says:

      RIGHT? I hate ponytails but this is SO WORKING for me.

    • Kristen says:

      Totally agree – I think he’s an attractive guy generally, but this makes him look a little bit dirty (i.e., sexy).

    • Trashaddict says:

      Well I wouldn’t really hit it but usually I don’t like his looks and now I think he looks better and younger. Just don’t let it grow long and scraggly like DiCaprio, keep it all trimmed and neat.

  7. Tanguerita says:

    isn’t doing it for me either. Pedro Pascal, however – i so would. Repeatedly, till i can no moar.

  8. delorb says:

    Yes, I’d hit it. Hell, I’d even hit the gay guy he played. Matt is hot.

  9. Kaiser says:

    I think CB just gave Matty D to me, right? Hahaha, how can she give me someone who is already mine?

  10. Janet R says:

    I think he looks terrific with a ponytail! I am noticing that younger women I work with don’t like long hair on guys but I love/have always loved/will always love long hair on men as long as it looks good.

  11. Sugar says:

    He’s not my physical type at all but I’ve always found him attractive. I think it’s because his public image is that of a family man devoted to his kids and he seems to love his stepdaughter. Men that are good husbands and fathers are way more attractive than bad boys, IMO.

  12. alex says:

    i dont mind it.
    I cant wait for that mars movie the trailer gave me goosebumps

  13. serena says:

    Um no. I like him but that ponytail is seriously gross-looking and greasy. Eww!

  14. Chinoiserie says:

    I think Damon is rather boring but I love Pascal and otherwise the film sounds great. I like period pieces and locations thay are interesting and China of that period nice to see. Having multinational films is also fun. But the sci-fi aspect is a bit suspicions. Fantasy would better fit in a period film if you want some exitement. But I suppose sci-fi is seen as more serious.

  15. Tinka says:

    It’s horrible! He’s a good looking guy normally; this look is NOT good on him. The only dude who suits a man bun is Ash from “Home and Away” (Google him – he’s a hottie!!!)

  16. jinni says:

    It looks like a weave piece. Especially since it looks sort of bumpy at the top. Whatever he did to his face is making him look like the love child of Leo DiCaprio and Popeye.

  17. SamusAran says:

    NO way. No…

    But, I have to say Michael K at DListed said it best that Matt now looks like he’s cosplaying as Leo D back in the day. haha!

  18. lucy2 says:

    Very few guys look good with longer hair. Matt isn’t one of them. Thank goodness it’s just for a role!

  19. Catelina says:

    I feel like I’m missing something when it comes to Matt. Everyone here seems to go crazy over him and, while he’s cute, I don’t think he’s anything special looks wise and this ponytail is not his look.

  20. Elfie says:

    I prefer short hair on him but he’s still hot, his wife is unbelievably lucky. He is so sexy.

  21. JRenee says:

    Currently : any day that ends in day!

  22. Amanda says:

    He looks damn hot. I didnt think he could look hotter than he usually does but the ponytail on him looks amazing, which is weird. And no hair plugs or tox..get your eyes checked he just looks great. dont hate.

  23. boberta says:

    With the long hair he kind of reminds me of Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. I couldn’t hit that without spending the whole time waiting for him to break into song and bounce eggs off his guns…

  24. Jayna says:

    Matt is only hot to me when he smiles. His smile just melts me.

  25. Angie T says:

    W.T.F?

    Um No.

  26. Miss M says:

    I am with CB on this one. No to the ponytail!

  27. Lucy says:

    Damon AND Pascal?! Lord have mercy.

  28. MD says:

    He looks younger.

  29. Sos101 says:

    I don’t care much for the ponytail but Matt Damon is always a YES for me.

  30. TessD says:

    He looks like Leonardo Dicaprio when Leo was younger :)))

    • lucy says:

      EXACTLY. (And according to my taste, that is NOT a compliment, but, to each her own!)

  31. lucy says:

    No! WHAT is that pony ABOUT?!

  32. Abby says:

    DOn’t usually like long hair, but yep. It looks hot.

  33. Nimbolicious says:

    It may all be fake from crown to nape, but let’s at least give thanks that he’s not trying to rock that bald-dude-with-a-pony look that so many middle-aged guys sport.

  34. miasys says:

    Yes! Damon and Pascal. Preferably together.

  35. sam says:

    Don’t usually find him attractive, but the ponytail works for me for some reason

  36. The Other Katherine says:

    Dear god, I hope that’s for a role. And I *like* long hair on lots of guys, including my own hubby.

    That Asian actor that Matt has his arm around is looking FINE, though.

  37. holly hobby says:

    Ugh no! He really looks like the character he played in Behind the Candelabra! That pony makes his face looks pulled…unless he has botox or a facelift done?