Ben Affleck and Matt Damon React to Robin Williams Death. The two attributed a lot of their early success in Good Will Hunting to his performance and honored the impact he had on their lives.
00:00Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are speaking out about the man who helped them break into Hollywood.
00:04Now, there's no question that Robin Williams was a major part of the success of Matt and Ben's 1997 film Good Will Hunting, which they both co-wrote.
00:12It's hunting season.
00:13Matt, who played a 20-year-old troubled genius, shared many memorable scenes with Robin, who played a therapist still mourning a loss of his wife.
00:21Why'd she leave you? Was she, you know, banging some other guy?
00:24If you ever disrespect my wife again, I will end you.
00:30Following the actor's shocking suicide on Monday, Matt expressed his sadness in a statement that read,
00:35Robin brought so much joy into my life, and I will carry that joy with me forever.
00:39He was such a beautiful man. I was lucky to know him, and I will never, ever forget him.
00:44You're not perfect, sport. This girl you met, she isn't perfect either.
00:48But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other.
00:51Now, you can know everything in the world, sport, but the only way you're finding out that one is by giving it a shot.
00:56Ben, who is currently shooting the Man of Steel sequel, took to Facebook to honor his former co-star, writing,
01:01Heartbroken. Thanks, Chief, for your friendship and for what you gave to the world.
01:05Robin had a ton of love in him. He personally did so much for so many people.
01:10He made Matt and my dreams come true. May you find peace, my friend.
01:14Robin, Matt, and Ben all won their first Oscars for Good Will Hunting.
01:17How do you like them, Matt?
01:18Matt and Ben for writing, and Robin for supporting actor.
01:22Thank you, Ben and Matt. I still want to see some ID.
01:25According to reports, the Emmys will honor Robin in a special tribute during the award show, airing August 25th.
01:31I'm Brian Corsetti. Stay tuned to ENTV for all your entertainment news.
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