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Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso Damon’s daughter Isabella, 20, lands major modeling deal


Isabella now has her own official IMG Models profile


Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Isabella Damon attend "The Odyssey" New York Premiere© FilmMagic
Shirley GomezSenior Writer
AUGUST 11, 2026 12:18 PM EDT

Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella Damon is making a major move of her own. The 20-year-old college student has officially signed with IMG Models, one of the best-known modeling agencies in the fashion industry, according to People. The news was first reported by Page Six.

And this isn’t simply speculation about a celebrity kid testing out modeling. Isabella now has her own official IMG Models profile, confirming that she is represented by the agency in New York.

Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella Damon, 20, has signed with IMG Models while studying at NYU. Here’s what we know about her new modeling career.

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Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella Damon, 20, has signed with IMG Models while studying at NYU. Here’s what we know about her new modeling career.

The career move puts Isabella in an interesting position. She grew up with Hollywood connections thanks to her Oscar-winning father, but rather than immediately pursuing acting, she appears ready to explore fashion while continuing her college education.

Matt Damon’s Daughter Isabella Signs With IMG Models

Isabella’s IMG Models profile lists her at 5-foot-8 and represented in New York. Her profile currently includes portfolio and digital sections, with the agency also listing her shoe size as 9.

Her IMG page features four digital photos showing Isabella in a simple model-off-duty look featuring low-rise jeans and a black tank top. It is a notable first step for the NYU student.

Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Isabella Damon at "The Odyssey" New York Premiere© Jamie McCarthy
Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Isabella Damon at "The Odyssey" New York Premiere

IMG Models has represented some of the fashion industry’s most recognizable names, and Isabella now joins an agency roster that includes major models such as Gigi Hadid.

People also notes that other famous offspring represented by the agency include Iris Law and Kai Schreiber. For Isabella, however, the signing could be the beginning of a career that gives her an identity outside her father’s movie-star world.

Isabella Damon Is Currently Studying at NYU

Modeling isn’t Isabella’s only priority. She enrolled at New York University in 2024 after graduating from high school.

Her college plans were reported at the time by E! News, which reported that she was headed to NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

Modeling isn’t Isabella’s only priority. She enrolled at New York University in 2024 after graduating from high school.© FilmMagic
Modeling isn’t Isabella’s only priority. She enrolled at New York University in 2024 after graduating from high school.

Now, two years later, Isabella is apparently adding professional modeling to her résumé. InStyle reports that Isabella is still attending Gallatin while embarking on her modeling career.

Being based in New York could make balancing the two worlds easier. She can continue her education while also being represented in one of the biggest fashion markets in the world.

Isabella Damon Has Already Had a Fashion-Focused Photoshoot

Isabella’s new modeling career may seem sudden, but she has already spent some time in front of the camera. Earlier in 2026, she participated in a photoshoot with her older sister, Alexia.

According to People, Alexia, who works as a photographer and videographer, photographed Isabella wearing a white fur-style coat over a black dress.

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Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Alexia Barroso

The images take on a little more significance following news of Isabella’s IMG Models deal.

Isabella Recently Joined Matt Damon on the Red Carpet

Isabella has also been appearing more frequently at high-profile events. In July 2026, she attended the New York premiere of Matt Damon’s The Odyssey.

Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Isabella Damon attend "The Odyssey" New York Premiere© FilmMagic
Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon and Isabella Damon attend "The Odyssey" New York Premiere

The appearance put Isabella in front of photographers shortly before news emerged that she had signed with IMG. Still, she is far from a constant fixture on celebrity red carpets.

Matt and his wife, Luciana Barroso Damon, have generally kept their daughters’ lives relatively private while occasionally bringing the family together for major premieres and events.

Isabella Damon Isn’t Following Her Dad Into Acting, At Least Yet

Being Matt Damon’s daughter naturally raises one question: Will Isabella eventually become an actress? Right now, modeling appears to be the more concrete career move.

There is no confirmed announcement that Isabella is pursuing professional acting. Instead, her IMG Models signing allows her to enter the entertainment and fashion industries on different terms. She certainly has never seemed overly impressed by Hollywood status, at least judging from her father’s stories about her.

Matt Damon reveals his daughters' dating rule — borrowed from Sean Penn© AFP via Getty Images
Matt Damon and his daughters

Matt has famously talked about Isabella being one of his toughest critics. In a previous interview, he revealed that his daughter enjoyed giving him a hard time about The Great Wall, his poorly reviewed 2016 film. The actor has also described Isabella as exceptionally funny.

Who Are Matt Damon’s Four Daughters?

Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso Damon have a blended family with four daughters. Luciana was already a mother to daughter Alexia when she met Matt. After the couple married in 2005, they welcomed three daughters together: Isabella, Gia, and Stella.

People report that Alexia is now 27, while Gia is 17 and Stella is 15.

The sisters are also beginning to establish their own interests and careers. Alexia has moved behind the camera as a photographer and videographer, while Isabella’s IMG deal now puts her firmly in front of it.

Could Isabella Damon Walk at New York Fashion Week?

That is the big question following her IMG Models signing. Page Six raised the possibility of Isabella appearing during New York Fashion Week, but no runway booking has been officially confirmed.

A runway appearance, fashion campaign or editorial could be a logical next step, but it will take an official booking to show exactly where her modeling career is headed.