Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Will Promote Film With Jennifer Lopez Despite ‘Crazy Relationship Drama,’ Source Says
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are on the fast track to divorce, according to insiders. While the couple tied the knot just two years ago (and fell in love for the first time 20 years before that), their differences as people prove too challenging to maintain their marriage. Now, Affleck and his best friend, Matt Damon, have to navigate promoting their new movie, Unstoppable, which stars Lopez. Here’s what an insider said about the uncomfortable movie promotion.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon might have a ‘tricky’ time promoting their new movie, which includes Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck might have to navigate a “tricky” situation due to his upcoming film Unstoppable, which stars Jennifer Lopez. The film comes from Affleck and Matt Damon’s film production company, Artists Equity. It follows real-life professional wrestler Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome), who competes with one leg and won a national championship in 2011.
When the movie’s production started, Affleck, Damon, and Lopez were seemingly on good terms. However, a source told In Touch Weekly that promoting the new film might become uncomfortable for all parties involved.
“Unstoppable is a tricky one because Ben and Matt are so invested in its success, even if everything you see indicates that Ben and Jennifer are ending their marriage,” the source shared. ” … It puts these guys in a tricky position if Ben and Jennifer are really done, but for now, they both want the movie to hit and exist apart from Ben’s crazy relationship drama.”
The insider added that Affleck and Lopez’s marital issues don’t “change the fact that these lifelong friends [Affleck and Damon] have millions of dollars staked on this idea and know they will look like geniuses if [the film] succeeds.”
As for the upcoming film promotion in Toronto in September, the insider noted that Affleck “plans to support the movie” no matter what.
“If Jennifer wants and asks Ben to be there for Unstoppable, he’s not going to say no, no matter how awkward it will be,” they added. “Jennifer and her team know that!”
Ben Affleck said Jennifer Lopez acted in ‘Unstoppable’ ‘as a favor’ to him
Ben Affleck spoke about working with Jennifer Lopez on Unstoppable in March 2023. While speaking to CBS Sunday Mornings, he said it was “fun” and “a joy to do something with her,” as he was working with his “best friend.”
“If you don’t like who you’re working with, and if you have difficulty or trouble at work, I think it’s one of the things that can really cause depression, anxiety, and pain for people,” Affleck said while talking about Unstoppable, according to People. “And conversely, [if] you love the people at work, you probably have a pretty good life, you know?”
Affleck added that Lopez was doing the film “as a favor” to him, and he appreciated it immensely.
The actor is reportedly ‘pushing forward’ amid divorce rumors
Divorce rumors continue to plague Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Despite this, Affleck is reportedly “pushing forward” with a happy face in LA. Not only does Affleck have Unstoppable on his plate, but he’s also working with Matt Damon on another Netflix project.
“Ben needed new energy in his life,” a source told Us Weekly after Affleck bought a new $20 million home in LA. “This one is more his speed. He’s in a better mindset and is pushing forward.”
Lopez spent most of her summer in New York but reportedly returned to LA in August 2024. The couple is allegedly not speaking and is waiting to announce their split publicly.
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