Matt Damon Says He 'Can’t Imagine' Living Under the Same Scrutiny as Ben Affleck: ‘I’ve Been Really Lucky’

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.Photo:Michael Loccisano/Getty Michael Loccisano/Getty Matt Damonfeels forBen Affleckwhen it comes to life in the spotlight. In a new podcast interview, Damon, 53, said he “can’t imagine” dealing with the scrutiny his best friend Affleck, 51, faces. “I’ve been really lucky in that way … especially when I look at Casey’s brother, Ben. I can’t imagine living under that kind of scrutiny," Damon said on theRadio Times Podcaston Aug.

Matt Damon Says His Daughters Are Growing Up So Quickly: 'It's at a Blistering Pace' (Exclusive)

Matt Damon and his family.Photo:Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Matt Damon’sdaughters are getting older — and he can’t believe how quickly the time is passing. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE for this week’s issue, theAiractor, 53, was asked if he and his longtime friend andThe InstigatorscostarCasey Affleckever share parenting advice, given that the two are both raising teenagers. “It’s like suddenly your kid’s going to college, and it’s at a blistering pace,” the dad of four jokes.

Matt Damon Was Convinced to JoinThe InstigatorsAfter Wife Luciana ‘Worked On’ Him, Costar Casey Affleck Says

Luciana and Matt Damon, and Casey Affleck.Photo:John Nacion/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty John Nacion/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty Casey Affleckwent to some funny lengths to getMatt Damonto star inThe Instigators. “I went through Lucy,” he shared, in reference toDamon’s wife Luciana. “Who’s way more agreeable and has got better taste than Matt does.” “It’s true, it’s true,” Damon, 53, added. Affleck continued to say that he had sent the script to Damon but didn’t “hear anything for a couple of weeks,” which is what encouraged him to get in touch with his spouse.

Matt Damon, Wife Luciana and 25-Year-Old Daughter Alexia Barroso Step Out in Coordinating Outfits Ahead of NYFW

From left: Luciana Damon, Matt Damon and Alexia Barroso.Photo:Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty The Damon family looks fabulous in black!On Wednesday, Sept. 4,Matt Damon, along with his wifeLucianaand Luciana’s daughter Alexia Barroso, stepped out for a stylish evening at the LuisaViaRoma flagship store opening party in New York City.At the event, which took place during New York Ready to Wear Fashion Week, the trio donned coordinating fall-ready ensembles.

Matt Lauer's Daughter Romy Crashed Car into Hamptons Fence, Left Behind Part of License Plate

Matt Lauer’s daughter Romy was traced back to a Hamptons car accident after officials recovered part of her license plate from the scene of the crash. The July 5 accident was “minor” and occurred “close to her home” in New York, a source confirmed to PEOPLE, noting that there was no DUI charge. The 20-year-old daughter of Lauer and ex-wifeAnnette Roquewas, however, given a traffic ticket for leaving the scene, the source said, adding that there will be a settlement, not a trial.