Kaylah Walton
Ben Affleck’s post-divorce journey after his short-lived marriage to Jennifer Lopez has been tough. His close friend, Matt Damon, has been a key support during this distressing time, as Affleck dealt with overwhelming jealousy and regret about his decisions.
Sources indicate that Affleck opened up to Damon about the emotional impact that his marriage’s collapse had on him.
Affleck has expressed feelings of envy towards Damon for his steady family life, which includes a long-lasting marriage with Luciana Barroso and two daughters.
As one source revealed to DailyMail.com, “Ben feels vulnerable and humiliated following his split from JLo.”
“He was in tears saying how jealous he is of Matt’s life,” the source noted.
Affleck conveyed to Damon a sense of regret over his life choices, feeling as though he hadn’t made the best decisions, while viewing Damon as having made the right ones.
This year, there were growing concerns regarding Affleck and Lopez’s relationship, highlighted by a 47-day absence from public sightings together.
Issues heightened when Lopez attended the premiere of her film, Atlas, solo, and later decided to halt her tour to prioritize family.
They spent their summer apart, with Affleck not attending Lopez‘s Bridgerton-themed birthday party in August.
Official confirmation of their separation came when Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, precisely two years after their marriage at Affleck’s estate in Georgia.
Damon: A Steadfast Support for Affleck
Through the turmoil of Affleck’s divorce, Damon has remained a reliable friend.
At the premiere of Unstoppable, a film co-produced by Affleck and Damon, the latter emphasized his support for Affleck rather than focusing on the divorce.
Sources indicate that when Lopez tried to discuss Affleck with Damon at the event, he deftly avoided the topic.
One insider mentioned, “Damon wouldn’t let JLo talk about Ben at the premiere,” He acknowledged Lopez’s role in the film but made it clear their conversation would not revolve around Affleck.
Affleck and Lopez first got engaged in the early 2000s but separated amidst significant media attention. They rekindled their romance two decades later, marrying in July 2022.
The couple had a second wedding ceremony a month later, but public scrutiny induced challenges that proved difficult for them to handle.
