In a delightful anecdote from her undergraduate years, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson shared a memorable moment from a drama class at Harvard University. During an interview with CBS News, Justice Jackson recounted being paired with actor Matt Damon for a two-person scene from the play “Waiting for Godot.”
Although the pair never performed in front of an audience, Jackson fondly recalls the experience as particularly exhilarating given Damon’s rising fame on campus. According to Jackson, the scene concluded with the professor commending her performance while indicating to Damon, “We’ll talk.” Clearly amused, Justice Jackson quipped, “Oh my god, I was better than Matt Damon in a scene.”
Damon, in a past interview with the Associated Press, acknowledged the encounter, expressing his reaction with, “That’s so cool!” While he didn’t recall the performance details, Damon’s appreciation of the memory aligns with Jackson’s charming recounting of the episode.
This anecdote provides a rare glimpse into the early life of a now prominent legal figure, highlighting a lighter moment from her illustrious career. Further details of the story can be found on Above the Law.