'Can no longer hold his tongue': Matt Damon ‘hates’ the way Jennifer Lopez treats his pal Ben Affleck
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matt Damon, renowned actor and close friend of Ben Affleck, may not be a fan of the rekindled romance between Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, known as Bennifer 2.0.
Insiders have hinted at Damon's serious reservations about the relationship, indicating that he has attempted to be publicly supportive for Affleck's sake. However, it is alleged that Damon "hates the way J.Lo treats his buddy" and is finding it challenging to keep his concerns to himself.
Matt Damon's reported concerns over Jennifer Lopez's treatment
Sources close to the Hollywood stars reveal that Matt Damon, aged 53, has been expressing weariness about Ben Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Lopez, his old flame. Despite his efforts to show support publicly, Damon is said to harbor serious reservations about Bennifer 2.0 since its inception.
"Matt's had serious reservations about Bennifer 2.0 since the beginning," claimed a source about Damon's feelings about the couple. "He’s tried to be publicly supportive for Ben’s sake, but the fact is he hates the way J.Lo treats his buddy and can no longer hold his tongue!"
Due to Lopez's controlling tendencies, tensions between the 'Argo' actor, 51, and the 'Get Right' singer, 54, have been high.
"It's no secret Ben and J.Lo haven't been getting along, as he always seems to be in the doghouse," the source claimed.
"It's obvious something needs to change, but when Matt started giving Ben advice, he totally blew up," the insider stated of the alleged discussion between the long-time friends who grew up together in Boston, Mass.
"It feels like history repeating itself because 20 years ago, they stopped talking for the exact same reason."
"But Matt can't keep quiet, even if it means alienating Ben," the source added. "Seeing his pal out there posing on one red carpet after another, totally playing up this role as J.Lo's arm candy, makes Matt nauseous. He can't stand to see her emasculate Ben."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's surprise Las Vegas wedding
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrated their enduring love with a surprise wedding in Las Vegas, exactly two decades after their initial engagement in 2002.
The news broke shortly after the couple exchanged vows, and Jennifer Lopez shared the joyous occasion through her 'On The J Lo' newsletter on July 17, 2022. Lopez expressed her happiness, stating, “We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient.”
The intimate ceremony captured the essence of their enduring love story. The couple flew to Vegas and joined four other couples in line for a marriage license at The Little White Wedding Chapel. Rushing to make it before midnight, the duo changed into their wedding attire in the chapel's break room.
Describing the ceremony, Lopez shared, “So with the best witnesses you could ever imagine, a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben’s closet, we read our own vows in the little chapel and gave one another the rings we’ll wear for the rest of our lives.”
Reflecting on the significance of their union, Lopez emphasized, “When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives.”
