How Ben Affleck’s best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

As a dedicated follower with a knack for deciphering Hollywood dynamics, I must say this incident at the heart of Tinseltown is as intriguing as a well-crafted screenplay. The bond between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, forged over four decades ago, seems to be stronger than any plot twist. It’s clear that Matt has been the guiding light for Ben in his personal life, much like how he guided him through the script of Good Will Hunting towards Oscar glory.


At the after-party for their movie “Unstoppable”, it was reported that Matt Damon chose not to discuss Jennifer Lopez‘s former partner, Ben Affleck, during their conversation. The sources added that Damon asserted his longstanding loyalty towards Affleck, stating that he would ‘stand by him always.’

Surprised looks were exchanged as Lopez, 55, and Damon, 53, were seen together, arm in arm, at an event taking place at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday evening.

Jennifer Lopez, known for her song “Jenny From the Block,” and Matt Damon, famous for his role in “The Bourne Identity,” were seen with their faces close and appearing thoughtful while they reportedly talked for about 20 minutes.

In the aftermath of their divorce, there were reports that Lopez wanted to discuss her former spouse with Damon. However, it seems that Damon had no interest in this conversation.

At the premiere, a source revealed to DailyMail.com, Matt Damon successfully prevented Jennifer Lopez from bringing up Ben during their conversation.

Her choice of when to act was rather inconvenient, as she must have been aware that privately discussing sensitive matters with Matt during the public event would likely be noticed and spread rapidly across social media.

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

The source continued: ‘Her whole hand on his hand was a nice touch – but he was not having any of it. 

As a die-hard admirer, I couldn’t help but express my delight in seeing her thriving, and I can’t thank her enough for gracing the film with her presence. However, I wanted to make it crystal clear that our conversation today had absolutely nothing to do with Ben; I was here solely to discuss our shared passion for cinema.

At some stage, they found themselves seated in a corner during the festivities, with Lopez resting her hand on Damon’s, who seemed to be in a contemplative pose, almost like praying.

Although some fans may have perceived the photos differently, the source clarified that Damon was not praying with her. Instead, he emphasized that he will stand by Ben, no matter what happens.

At the recent event, Lopez made a striking entrance wearing a gown that echoed a disco ball, symbolizing her vengeance. This was her first appearance on the red carpet since filing for divorce from Affleck on August 20, which happened to be exactly two years after their wedding at his mansion in Georgia.

In the movie production of Unstoppable – a sports drama based on Anthony Robles, a man born with one leg who later becomes a college wrestling champion despite the odds – both Damon and Affleck serve as producers. However, instead of attending premieres to avoid a potentially awkward encounter with his ex-partner on the red carpet, Affleck chose to remain at home.

In the movie, Lopez, who takes on a supportive character, seemed very lively during that evening, demonstrating resilience as she moves past the dissolution of her marriage and keeps going.

Previously, a source shared with DailyMail.com that the artist behind Let’s Get Loud is excited to attend the Toronto Film Festival to publicize this movie, as Unstoppable holds significant meaning for her and she desires to show her support for it.

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere
How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

According to the source, this is a genuine account that serves as great inspiration. She feels honored to be involved in it. Playing her role in the film was a remarkable experience for her.

‘The movie has been getting a lot of attention and Jennifer wants it to do the best it can. 

‘She is very professional and always works hard to give her movies their best opportunities.’

Since their separation, both parties have been criticizing each other publicly. Lopez’s camp has accused Affleck of being selfish, moody, and overly vocal, whereas his team has characterized her as obsessed with fame, with him disliking the public nature of their relationship.

The well-known artist produced an album, a movie musical, and a documentary centered around her romance with the actor, inspired by the letters he penned during their early stages of courtship.

In “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” documentary, Affleck expressed a preference for avoiding the limelight compared to his wife, yet he acknowledged that it wouldn’t be reasonable or fair to exclude J.Lo from her celebrity status.

Prior to the announcement of their separation, there were reports indicating that Damon had encouraged Affleck to concentrate more on his career and keep his professional aspirations in view.

As a devoted onlooker, I made an effort to alert Ben when he rekindled his relationship with JLo, expressing my concerns about potential issues like the one that eventually occurred, according to my source’s report to DailyMail.com.

I’ve been a die-hard fan of their dynamic, and as before, Matt was by Ben’s side, offering support when they parted ways the first time. Deep down, I couldn’t help but feel that history might repeat itself.

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere
How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere

Affleck values his friends’ opinions greatly, particularly because Damon has been happily married to Luciana Barroso for more than 18 years.

1997 marked the grand entrance of their forty-year-old friendship into the limelight. They clinched the Academy Award for the Best Original Screenplay that year, with Good Will Hunting being their celebrated piece.

Initially, there were discussions about them pursuing independent paths in their professional lives, but ultimately, they chose to collaborate on several projects instead.

In the upcoming months, their tight-knit duo will continue working on another project featuring Lopez – it’s a movie musical called “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Interestingly, Lopez is not only acting in this production but also serving as a co-producer.

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2024-09-09 22:05

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