Matt Damon Did Not Talk About Ben Affleck With Jennifer Lopez At TIFF

The actress, who regarded gorgeous on the occasion, did not run into Affleck, who labored as a producer on the movie, as he was absent.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been associates for a few years, with stories claiming that the “Argo” actor even takes his relationship recommendation as his marriage to his spouse, Luciana Barroso, has stood the take a look at of time.

The “Bourne Identification” actor tactfully sidestepped any dialog about Affleck with Lopez on the after-party for his or her new movie “Unstoppable.”

The pair had been seen holding arms on the occasion and interesting in a 20-minute dialog, with an insider telling the Daily Mail that the “Let’s Get Loud” singer was eager to debate Affleck. Nonetheless, Damon was “not having any of it,” as he has made it clear that he would “all the time have Ben’s again.”

“Matt Damon shut down any try that JLo made to debate Ben on the premiere,” a supply informed the information outlet. “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.”

The supply continued, “Her complete hand on his hand was a pleasant contact – however he was not having any of it. He informed her he’s glad she is doing nicely 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.”

The estranged couple prevented an ungainly run-in on the occasion, as Affleck opted to remain residence as an alternative of attending their film premium.

The “Gone Woman” star labored as a producer on the movie alongside his pal Damon, who precipitated fairly a stir on-line when he bowed his head as if in a prayer with Lopez whereas they talked.

The supply clarified that Damon “was not ‘praying’ together with her” and that he careworn that he would “all the time have Ben’s again it doesn’t matter what.”

For the occasion, which was held on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition final Friday, the “Jenny From The Block” singer wore a disco ball-inspired revenge costume, whereas Damon wore a gray swimsuit and black button-up shirt.

A supply beforehand informed the Day by day Mail that Lopez was comfortable to “head to the Toronto Movie Competition to advertise this movie as a result of Unstoppable means quite a bit to her, she needs to help it.”

“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,” they mentioned. “The film has been getting a whole lot of consideration and Jennifer needs it to do one of the best it may possibly.”

The supply added that Lopez “may be very skilled and all the time works laborious to provide her motion pictures their greatest alternatives.”

Lopez’s movie premiere comes after she filed for divorce from Affleck on the Los Angeles County Superior Court docket on August 20, following months of intense speculations that their marriage had collapsed.

Amid his marital woes with Lopez, Damon reportedly provided Affleck a shoulder to lean on and suggested him to “deal with his work” so he does not lose sight of his targets and turn out to be a shadow of himself.

He allegedly feared that Affleck would relapse into his previous consuming behavior, with an insider telling Radar On-line that he rallied his shut associates to stage an intervention in order that he would not fall off the wagon.

“Matt needs these closest to Ben to remind him he’s beloved and supported — and higher off with out Jennifer,” a supply mentioned. “Everyone seems to be rallying round Ben — together with his ex, Jen Garner, and their youngsters, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. They’re maintaining him occupied by suggesting enjoyable issues to do.”

“Matt’s been the influencer behind the scenes,” the insider famous. “Something that can take Ben’s thoughts off J Lo is an efficient factor.”

The “Oppenheimer” actor reportedly warned Affleck about getting again with Lopez initially as he feared it could finish in a break up like the primary time round.

The insider defined that Affleck cherishes Damon’s recommendation, particularly due to his profitable 18-year marriage to his spouse, Luciana Barroso.

“Matt has had a profitable marriage for years and Ben has all the time been in awe of this,” they mentioned. “Ben spent a lot time specializing in JLo’s tasks identical to he did the primary time round. He informed Ben, ‘What has she ever performed in your profession?'”