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‘Animals’ LA premiere red carpet: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kerry Washington and more

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Sunday, B. (2026, October 2). ‘Animals’ LA premiere red carpet: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kerry Washington and more. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/photos/animals-la-premiere-red-carpet-ben-affleck-matt-damon-kerry-washington-and-more/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-02 · by Brian Sunday

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On October 1, Ben Affleck's crime thriller "Animals" premiered in Los Angeles with a star-studded red carpet event featuring notable actors such as Matt Damon and Kerry Washington. The article highlights the best fashion moments from the evening's festivities.
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On October 1, Ben Affleck's crime thriller "Animals" premiered in Los Angeles at the Directors Village Theatre. The event featured a red carpet walk attended by celebrities including Matt Damon, Kerry Washington, and others. Ahead of the screening, Netflix hosted a pre-reception to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food from Latino-owned businesses. During the premiere, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria highlighted that over 900 crew members were employed for filming across various locations in Los Angeles, supporting more than 600 local businesses. Affleck also expressed gratitude toward Netflix, praising their support and noting the company's commitment to creative freedom.

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Brian Sunday
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Affleck PERSON · 1× Ben Affleck’s PERSON · 1× Kerry Washington PERSON · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Matt Damon PERSON · 1×

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Among those walking the red carpet for the event were Affleck himself, Matt Damon, and Kerry Washington.
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Ben Affleck’s new crime thriller “Animals” held its premiere in Los Angeles on October 1. asserted
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Among those walking the red carpet for the event were Affleck himself, Matt Damon, and Kerry Washington. asserted
Affleck → walk → event
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