Summary
- Despite rumors of conflict, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez sat together at the Golden Globes, possibly to dispel speculation.
- Photos show the group posing together and sitting at a round table, appearing relaxed and comfortable.
- Reports suggest that Damon has reservations about Lopez and Affleck's relationship and has voiced his concerns to Affleck, causing tension between Damon and Affleck.
Despite a reported conflict between Matt Damon and his close friend Ben Affleck’s wife Jennifer Lopez, the trio sat together at the Golden Globes, perhaps in an intentional move to squash the speculation.
Photos of the group showed them posing for photos before and during the event's ceremony. They sat at a round table surrounded by drinks and snacks. Lopez was dressed in a pale pink dress with a dramatic, wavy hairstyle, while Affleck wore a classic tux and tie. Damon wore a similar look and was joined by his wife, Luciana Barroso, who was dressed in a black gown. At one point, Damon was seen draping his jacket over his wife.
Various reports note that there “didn't appear to be any tension while the cameras were rolling,” but that hasn’t kept fans from speculating whether they’re all really getting along or not.
Why Matt Damon Doesn’t Like Jennifer Lopez
Last month, a report claimed that Damon is struggling to support Lopez and Affleck’s marriage as he doesn’t think she’s good for his friend. Apparently, he’s had reservations about their relationship since they originally dated in the early 2000s.
"Matt's had serious reservations about Bennifer 2.0 since the beginning,” a source told Radar Online. “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.”
Apparently, when Damon has expressed his concerns to Affleck, it’s backfired and created a rift in their friendship.
"It's no secret Ben and J Lo haven't been getting along, as he always seems to be in the doghouse,” the insider went on. “It's obvious something needs to change, but when Matt started giving Ben advice, he totally blew up."
“History is 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,” they added, saying Damon believes Lopez is very “controlling” of her husband.
Lopez And Affleck Are Reportedly Fighting More Than Ever
Reports of marital strife have been following Lopez and Affleck since last year, with a source even claiming she was insisting on a post-nuptial agreement in fear of divorce. Now, a new report says the couple are fighting even more since the allegations about Damon came out.
Affleck’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner also seemed to throw shade at Lopez by admitting she loves spending time with Affleck’s family, despite reports that Lopez and Affleck’s families were clashing around the holidays, adding tension to their marriage.
Reports claim Lopez has been threatened by Affleck and Garner’s co-parenting relationship (they share three children), especially after photos of the exes hugging were released last year, with some fans saying they were too close for comfort. Lopez reportedly insisted on couple’s counselling following the publication of the photos, though none of the parties involved have addressed the speculation.
