Matt Damon's friendship with Ben Affleck has been put to the test as the Argo director's divorce with Jennifer Lopez continues to make headlines. According to a source close to the situation, Damon is feeling sympathetic towards Lopez and wants his longtime friend to reconsider his approach towards the singers situation.
A source revealed to In Touch that Damon has been secretly communicating with Lopez in recent weeks. Apparently, he has been trying hard to offer her emotional support during this challenging period in her life. The source stated, 'Matt feels pretty bad for J.Lo. He's been liaising with her, trying to make sure she's doing alright'. The actor's recent actions will no doubt add fuel to the fire and spark an intense debate about his loyalty to his close friend, Affleck.
Experts speculate that Damon's empathy towards Lopez stems from his many years of knowing her through his friendship with Affleck. Although the singer's highly publicized romance with Affleck ended years ago, their shared acquaintances, including Damon, have witnessed firsthand their intense love for each other and personal struggles.
Those close to the situation revealed to sources that Damon is particularly worried about how the current tension in their divorce might affect Affleck and Lopez's respective families and image in the entertainment industry. Many believe the actor's supposed betrayal reveals the power of real ties in the Hollywood community. Although there is no clear understanding about the situation, fans are excited to see how everything will unfold.
One thing is for sure - both the celebrities and the tabloids want the big players involved to ultimately find their happily-ever-afters. As Damon's apparent friendly signals look to ease tension between Affleck and J.Lo, he wants everything to calm down between the people he genuinely cares about.