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Matt Damon Shares His Best ‘Girl Dad’ Advice With Jason Kelce: ‘Don’t Blink’

He illustrates the message with a quiet moment brushing his 17-year-old daughter's hair to highlight how quickly childhood passes.

Overview

  • Damon discussed fatherhood on the Jan. 7 New Heights episode with hosts Jason and Travis Kelce, closing with his concise guidance for a fellow father of daughters.
  • He recounted brushing his teenage daughter Gia’s hair for the first time in years as a reminder that small, everyday moments become the memories that linger.
  • Damon said he has shifted from debating nature versus nurture to recognizing that a child’s innate spirit shows up early and guides much of who they are.
  • Both Damon and Jason Kelce are fathers of four daughters; People noted Damon’s daughters are ages 25, 19, 17 and 15.
  • Jason remarked that he often tells parents not to rely on others’ advice because every child is different, while Geo News framed Damon’s counsel as a call to be present and model compassion.