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July 21, 2026

Ben Affleck Says ‘Good Will Hunting’ Script Sold for $600,000, but ‘We Were Broke in Six Months’: ‘I Thought We Were Rich for Life’

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In a March episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” the two also discussed their early days as struggling actors, revealing that they shared a bank account to help each other financially during auditions. Any money earned from gigs was deposited into the account.

Despite the struggles, Affleck and Damon remained committed to supporting each other’s careers. Their most recent collaboration was in Affleck’s Michael Jordan-Nike drama “Air.”

While the success of “Good Will Hunting” may not have made them rich, it did launch their careers and taught them valuable lessons about managing their finances.

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