Washington, June 8 -- After spending decades as one of Hollywood's most recognisable stars, Matt Damon has spoken candidly about the personal cost of a demanding film career, revealing how the industry's "ruthless" nature often took him away from fatherhood more than he wanted.

As per Page Six, in a recent interview, Damon reflected on balancing his professional life with raising his four daughters while navigating the uncertainty of the entertainment business.

The actor, who stars as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, said he has become increasingly focused on being present as his children grow older.

"There's less of that kind of young person's engine of needing to prove something and more about, like, accepti...