Matt Damon and his family have spent their first day out of quarantine soaking up the sun with their long-time friends, the Hemsworth clan, in Lennox Head, near Byron Bay.
Matt, 50, his wife Luciana Barroso, 45, and their daughters Isabella, 14, Gia, 12, and Stella, 10, were officially released into the Byron Bay community on Sunday morning, after spending two weeks isolating inside a $7,000-a-night mansion.
Just hours later, the Hollywood couple were spotted enjoying their new-found freedom with Chris Hemsworth’s wife Elsa Pataky, 44, and her two youngest children at a playground near Lennox Head beach.
Freedom at last! Matt Damon, 50, (left) and his family spent their first day out of quarantine soaking up the sun with their long-time friend Elsa Pataky, 44, (right) and her children, in Lennox Head, on Sunday
Matt and Luciana, who have been family friends with the Hemsworths for years, looked thrilled to be out of quarantine as they watched their daughters interact with Chris and Elsa’s twin sons Tristan and Sasha, four.
Conspicuously absent from the outing was Elsa’s famous husband Chris, who is currently filming scenes for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder in Sydney.
However, Matt won’t have to wait long to catch up with the Australian star, as he too is set to star in the move in an unspecified role.
Better together: Matt and Luciana, who have been family friends with the Hemsworths for years, looked absolutely thrilled to be out of quarantine as they watched their young daughters interact with Chris and Elsa’s children
Low-key celebrity: Matt was dressed for comfort in a white T-shirt and khaki cargo shorts
When in Byron! He shielded is famous visage behind a pair of black sunglasses, and completed his look with a pair of quintessentially Australian flip-flops
Va va voom! Matt’s stunning wife showcased her slender physique in a purple tie-dye midi-dress
Matt was dressed for comfort in a white T-shirt and khaki cargo shorts.
He shielded is famous visage behind a pair of black sunglasses, and completed his look with a pair of quintessentially Australian flip-flops.
Meanwhile, his stunning wife showcased her slender physique in a purple tie-dye midi-dress.
Family fun day! Elsa and Luciana were joined by their army of youngsters en route to the local park
Girl time! Elsa and Luciana were spotted strolling around the grass barefoot as they enjoyed a lively conversation, while Matt spent time playing with both his and Elsa’s children in the playground
Legging it! Meanwhile, Elsa displayed her shapely pins in a pair of high-waisted knitted shorts
Elsa meanwhile displayed her shapely pins in a pair of high-waisted knitted shorts.
She completed her trendy look with a lemon-coloured cropped singlet top and fedora hat.
Elsa and Luciana were spotted strolling around the park barefoot as they enjoyed a lively conversation, while Matt spent time playing with both his and Elsa’s children in the playground.
Lovely in lemon! The bronzed blonde completed her trendy look with a lemon-coloured cropped singlet top
Uncle Matt! Proving himself every inch the family man, Matt was seen pushing one of Elsa’s twin sons on the swings, before cuddling up to one of his daughters elsewhere on the playground
No-show: Conspicuously absent from the outing was Elsa’s famous husband Chris, who is currently filming scenes for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder in Sydney
Proving himself every inch the family man, Matt was seen pushing one of Elsa’s twin sons on the swings, before cuddling up to one of his daughters elsewhere on the playground.
The Damon family arrived in Australia via private jet earlier this month and immediately moved into the mansion, where they paid for their own private security, police monitoring, hospital-grade cleaning, staff, meals and regular medical checks.
At the time, Concierge Doctors CEO Dr Zac Turner told the Sydney Morning Herald: ‘The family will be entirely segregated for the period of their quarantine and will participate in standardised testing and monitoring, in full compliance with current NSW Government requirements.’
Watchful eye! Matt, who has no sons of his own, kept a close eye on Chris and Elsa’s twin sons as they made their way towards the park
Shopping: Barefoot duo Elsa and Luciana also enjoyed a quick visit to the local shops
Doting: At one stage, Matt was seen doting on one of his daughters as she took a break from playing with the other children
Dr Turner added that NSW Police would be present to ensure quarantine was enforced.
Meanwhile, Matt previously said that he was looking forward to ‘call Australia home’ ahead of his trip Down Under.
‘I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,’ Matt said.
‘Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it,’ he added.
Arrival: The Damon family arrived in Australia via private jet earlier this month and immediately moved into the mansion, where they paid for their own private security, police monitoring, hospital-grade cleaning, staff, meals and regular medical checks
‘I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home’: Meanwhile, Matt previously said that he was looking forward to ‘call Australia home’ ahead of his trip Down Under
Local attraction: ‘Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it,’ he added