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

The actress, who seemed 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 mates 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 check of time.

The “Bourne Id” 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 fingers on the occasion and fascinating 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 “at all times 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 identified that pulling Matt apart on the occasion to have an intimate discuss 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 averted an ungainly run-in on the occasion, as Affleck opted to remain house as an alternative of attending their film premium.

The “Gone Woman” star labored as a producer on the movie alongside his good friend 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’ along with her” and that he confused that he would “at all times 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 gown, whereas Damon wore a gray swimsuit and black button-up shirt.

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

“It’s a true life story that could be very inspirational and she or he is proud to be part of it. Performing within the film was a excessive level for her,” they mentioned. “The film has been getting a variety of consideration and Jennifer desires it to do the perfect it will possibly.”

The supply added that Lopez “could be very skilled and at all times works arduous to offer her films their greatest alternatives.”

Lopez’s movie premiere comes after she filed for divorce from Affleck on the Los Angeles County Superior Courtroom 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 “concentrate on his work” so he would not lose sight of his targets and grow to be a shadow of himself.

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

“Matt desires these closest to Ben to remind him he’s liked 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 children, 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 at all times been in awe of this,” they mentioned. “Ben spent a lot time specializing in JLo’s tasks similar to he did the primary time round. He informed Ben, ‘What has she ever finished in your profession?'”