Lengthy earlier than her time on the bench, Supreme Courtroom Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson acted reverse future Oscar-winner Matt Damon whereas they had been each college students at Harvard College.
In an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” over the weekend, the jurist remembered working with the “Good Will Hunting” star, telling host Norah O’Donnell how the 2 had been in the identical drama class as Harvard undergrads.
Jackson stated that she and Damon by no means labored in “an actual performance” collectively, however did find yourself as scene companions in one in all their theater lessons.
“He’s not going to remember this, of course,” Jackson laughed. “The reason why I remember it is because he was already kind of well-known around campus and off campus, so it was kind of exciting to be his scene partner for a particular class.”
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After the 2 college students teamed as much as do an excerpt from “Waiting for Godot,” Jackson ended up with excessive marks, whereas the professor left Damon with a number of notes for on his efficiency, she recalled.
“At the end, the professor said, ‘Ketanji, you were very good. Matt, we’ll talk,’” Jackson stated. “I was like, ‘Oh my God, I was better than Matt Damon in a scene.’”
In February 2022, a consultant for Damon informed The Related Press that the Hollywood star didn’t keep in mind performing with the longer term Supreme Courtroom justice.
Even so, the “Bourne Identity” actor was tickled by the story, telling the AP, “That’s so cool!”
Whereas at Harvard, Jackson majored in authorities whereas dabbling in drama and musical theater. She additionally carried out with an improv group known as On Skinny Ice.
Although she didn’t pursue performing as a occupation, Jackson, 53, is understood for her impassioned opinions and speeches whereas serving on the best courtroom within the nation.
Damon, additionally 53, famously dropped out of Harvard earlier than embarking on his storied performing profession.
