July 28, 2021
Hollywood star Matt Damon has come forth to voice support for US gymnast Simone Biles after she withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics citing mental health concerns.
During a chat on the One Show, the Good Will Hunting actor spoke about the news of the 24-year-old pulling out after recording the lowest score on the vault of her complete Olympic career.
“Well I don’t know if I can predict how news will be received across the country. I mean she is so loved though. I just heard this myself, I was just told that she pulled out,” Damon told hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas,
“Look, I have a daughter her age, the amount of pressure that’s put on all of these athletes but particularly her, is more than I think I’ve ever seen anyone put under. I just get into a protective crouch, because I think of my own kids and I just really hope she’s okay,” he went on to say.
“She’ll be fine. She is beloved, America loves that woman so we’re all with her,” he added.