“To Make Ben Jealous?” J.Lo and Matt Damon Spark Heated Controversy by Holding Hands While Seeking Privacy

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially separated last month, with Lopez filing for divorce after two years of marriage. Since the split, both have kept a low profile, with Lopez returning to social media only last week. This weekend, their joint film Unstoppable premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, featuring Affleck as a producer and Lopez in a supporting role.

Also present was Matt Damon, co-producer and longtime best friend of Affleck, who was seen having a heartfelt conversation with Lopez after the film’s screening.

The “Jenny From the Block” singer, 55, and the Bourne Identity star, 53, were spotted holding hands while engaged in a conversation that reportedly lasted over 20 minutes. Lopez and Damon had their heads close together and serious expressions on their faces as they sat in a corner of the party where they could have some privacy.

“Jen and Matt began talking and had a long, deep conversation,” the source says, adding that the two friends both laughed and spoke seriously. For several minutes, they clasped hands as they talked.

Internet users swiftly offered their interpretations of the situation and speculated on the celebrities’ conversations. “Matt Damon definitely said ’That’s crazy’ at least three times in that conversation,” one commenter noted. Another added, “J.Lo holds Matt’s hand because she knows the media is taking photos of it, a narcissistic game that’s all it is. I guess to make Ben jealous, but not.”

As a reminder, Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, notably without legal representation. The official date of separation is recorded as April 26, 2024, suggesting that the relationship had been deteriorating for months prior to the filing.

Looking back, there were signs that all was not well in the Bennifer household. J.Lo’s 55th birthday celebration on July 24, 2024, marked a departure from previous years. Instead of a lavish affair, Lopez shared a photo on Instagram featuring a more intimate, home-based gathering. She was pictured in elegant light blue satin pajamas, standing beside a beautifully decorated cake in what appeared to be her home.

Most tellingly, Ben Affleck was noticeably absent from the celebration. While J.Lo enjoyed the Hamptons with family and friends, including her manager Benny Medina and her 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, her husband was nowhere to be seen.

Earlier, it was revealed that Jennifer Lopez’s mother encouraged her to file for divorce from Ben Affleck as soon as possible.