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Matt Drops Big Beans in Soy City

Posted May 17th 2008 4:00AM by TMZ Staff

Just like Johnny Depp and Appleton, Wisc. before him, Matt Damon has had a serious impact on the economy of a Midwestern town.

TMZ spies found out that Matt's been in Decatur, Ill. -- aka the Soybean Capital of the World -- to shoot "The Informant" with Steven Soderbergh, and we hear that he's been every bit the good shepherd in town. After one dinner at Decatur's Beach House, Damon and his posse left $180 for each and every person -- servers, cooks, bar staff -- who worked that night.

And everyone we talked to say Matt has been incredibly gracious with his time and signs for absolutely everyone.

Even with that goofy fake 'stache.

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1. Once again... written by either a miserable female TMZ staff that can grow a better m'stash than him or an equally miserable male staffer that can't even grow the chocolate milk looking m'stash yet.

A generous actor = let's bash him - just because we're still not sitting at the popular kids table!!!

Posted at 11:15AM on May 17th 2008 by who knew???

2. MATT IS HOT - A GOOD HARDWORKING ACTOR

Posted at 11:23AM on May 17th 2008 by Krishna

3. Sad to say $180 won't go far at the gas pump.

Posted at 11:23AM on May 17th 2008 by chicken stripper

4. It's not a terribly big secret, tmz...He's all over town. The best thing is that we let him have personal space, unlike fans in big cities. :) Oh...did I mention I live in Decatur?

Posted at 11:47AM on May 17th 2008 by Amanda

5. TMZ,
You need to go back to GRAMMAR school. Everyone SAYS not "say." Dumb ass bitch. So much for affirmative action hires.

Posted at 11:57AM on May 17th 2008 by amo, amas, amat...

6. TMZ ROCKS...GOTTA LUV IT!

Posted at 12:26PM on May 17th 2008 by Krishna

7. OMG, seriously? He gave out big tips in one restaurant? I'm wondering... is he doing that every day because when I've seen them shooting around town the Beach House is their caterer, so every time he grabs an apple he gives them, what, a $20? I doubt it.

Posted at 8:59PM on May 17th 2008 by Erin

8. I agree with Amanda, I live in Decatur as well, and even my children have seen him, He doesn't have to hide here because we don't bombard him like the pooperazzi do. He is a great guy and very friendly. We choose to let him be, because unlike TMZ we have respect for people.

Posted at 3:06PM on May 17th 2008 by H.G.

9. Hey, Decatur is my hometown. I was just there yesterday getting my hair done. Just glad it didn't smell yesterday when I was there!

Posted at 7:02AM on May 18th 2008 by Sure

10. I love Matt, he is so hot!!! I love his acting he seems like good people, down to earth.

Posted at 11:02PM on May 17th 2008 by Chela

11. Ok, this is the SECOND time you have messed up the Johnny Depp filming location. It was in OSHKOSH, WI. Not a huge deal, but c'mon, get your stuff straight. It was at the actual historical location on which the film is based!
-Heidi in Green Bay

Posted at 10:30AM on May 18th 2008 by Heidster