Clooney's Prank: Damon Gets Fake 'Garbage Man' Letter

George Clooney orchestrated an elaborate prank targeting Amy Poehler and Tina Fey approximately 12 years ago, in 2014. Poehler and Fey, who had hosted the Golden Globe Awards that year, made a joke at Clooney's expense during their opening monologue. They humorously suggested his film *Gravity* depicted him preferring to float away into space than be with a woman his own age. Clooney's retaliation involved impersonating fellow actor Matt Damon.

Clooney created custom stationery bearing Damon's name. He then sent Poehler and Fey a "strongly worded letter" pretending to be offended by their joke that called Damon a "garbage person." This letter, intended to be humorous, expressed that the comedians had "really hurt" Damon's feelings. Poehler and Fey, suspecting a prank but covering their bases, sent Damon fruit baskets with an apology.

Damon himself was unaware of the prank until he received the fruit baskets. He contacted Tina Fey, realizing something was amiss, and they quickly pieced together Clooney's involvement. Damon later discussed the incident on *The Late Show with David Letterman*, reading aloud the second, less polite letter from Clooney, which dared them to "step the f--k up" with their pranks.