Matt Damon refused to speak to Jennifer Lopez about her ex Ben Affleck on the after celebration for his or her new movie Unstoppable, in accordance with sources, who declare the actor made it clear that he’ll ‘all the time have Ben’s again.’
Eyebrows had been raised when Lopez, 55, and Damon, 53, had been spotted holding hands throughout a non-public second on the occasion held on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant on Friday evening.
The Jenny From the Block singer and the Bourne Id star had their heads shut collectively and seemed critical as they engaged in a reported 20 minute dialog.
Lopez was mentioned to be eager to speak to Damon about her estranged husband within the wake of their divorce, however Damon was reportedly ‘not having any of it.’
‘Matt Damon shut down any try that JLo made to debate Ben on the premiere,’ an insider advised DailyMail.com completely.
‘It was her timing that was so awkward as a result of she would have recognized that pulling Matt apart on the occasion to have an intimate speak was going to get picked up and go viral.’
Matt Damon refused to speak to Jennifer Lopez (pictured) about her ex Ben Affleck on the Unstoppable afterparty on Friday evening, insiders have advised DailyMail.com
In line with sources, Damon made it clear that he’ll ‘all the time have Ben’s again’ amid the couple’s ongoing divorce (Affleck and Lopez pictured in 2023)
The supply continued: ‘Her complete hand on his hand was a pleasant contact – however he was not having any of it.
‘He advised her he’s glad she is doing effectively and is grateful for her participation within the movie – however he made it clear he was not there to speak about Ben in any respect.’
At one level, the pair had been sat collectively on the nook of the celebration and Lopez had her hand on Damon’s whereas he bowed his head as if in prayer.
Regardless of how followers have interpreted the pictures, the insider insisted that Damon ‘was not “praying” along with her’ and that he pressured that he would ‘all the time have Ben’s again it doesn’t matter what.’
Lopez turned heads in a disco ball-inspired revenge dress for the occasion, marking her first purple carpet since submitting for divorce from Affleck on August 20. The date marked precisely two years since they tied the knot at his Georgia mansion.
Damon and Affleck are producers on Unstoppable – a sports activities drama about Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and goes on to change into a champion wrestler in faculty – however Affleck opted to remain dwelling somewhat than danger a really public run-in together with his ex on the purple carpet.
Lopez, who performs a supporting function within the movie, gave the impression to be in nice spirits on the evening as she continues to push ahead after the collapse of her marriage.
A supply beforehand advised DailyMail.com that the Let’s Get Loud hitmaker was comfortable to ‘head to the Toronto Movie Pageant to advertise this movie as a result of Unstoppable means quite a bit to her, she needs to assist it.’
‘Matt Damon shut down any try that JLo made to debate Ben on the premiere,’ the insider advised DailyMail.com
Damon and Affleck are producers on Unstoppable, nonetheless Affleck opted to remain dwelling somewhat than danger a really public run-in together with his ex on the purple carpet (pictured in January 2024)
‘It’s a true life story that may be very inspirational and she or he is proud to be part of it. Appearing within the film was a excessive level for her,’ the insider mentioned.
‘The film has been getting loads of consideration and Jennifer needs it to do one of the best it could actually.
‘She may be very skilled and all the time works laborious to present her motion pictures their finest alternatives.’
Each side have been briefing in opposition to the opposite since their cut up, with Lopez’s camp claiming Affleck was ‘egocentric, sullen and a loudmouth,’ whereas his workforce have painted his ex as fame-obsessed, whereas he hated their relationship being so public.
The singer famously made an album, musical movie and documentary primarily based on her love story with the actor and the letters he despatched her within the early days of their relationship.
Within the documentary, The Biggest Love Story By no means Advised, Affleck talked of having fun with the celeb highlight lower than his spouse, however admitted it would not be ‘truthful’ to Lopez to take away her from it.
Earlier than their cut up was made public, it was reported that Damon suggested Affleck to ‘focus on his work’ and never lose sight of his skilled targets.
‘Matt tried to warn Ben when he bought again along with JLo that this might occur,’ an insider advised DailyMail.com.
‘Matt was there to assist Ben get it collectively after their first cut up and he felt like this may occur once more.’
Lopez and Affleck, 52, first bought engaged on the finish of 2002 however broke it off a 12 months later earlier than calling quits on their relationship for good in 2004
The couple rekindled their love in 2021 and married in a Las Vegas ceremony the next July, earlier than throwing a lavish wedding ceremony at his Georgia property in August 2022 (pictured)
Affleck has all the time held his associates’ opinion in excessive regard, particularly because of the actual fact Damon has loved a loving marriage with spouse Luciana Barroso for over 18 years.
The chums of over 40 years broke onto the scene in an enormous manner in 1997, profitable the Academy Award for Greatest Authentic Screenplay for Good Will Looking.
Whereas Affleck would later say that they had thought-about going their separate methods professionally, this did not occur, and so they labored on quite a few tasks collectively once more.
The shut buddies nonetheless have one other flick to advertise with Lopez within the coming months – a film musical, Kiss of the Spider Lady, wherein she can also be a co-producer.