Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been friends for over 40 years. He is the one guy Ben knows he can count on without questions. They have been through thick and thin together. But Matt knows Ben has a history of going off the deep end when his life gets too chaotic. Damon understands that his friend is going through a tough time now that he and Jennifer Lopez are on the brink of divorce. Because of this, Matt keeps a close eye on Ben, hoping to keep him on the right track.
Before Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez married, his close friend, Matt Damon, warned his childhood friend that he had serious concerns about Bennifer reuniting. Over the past two years, Matt has often continued to express his concerns about his relationship with Jennifer to Affleck.
Matt Damon is on high alert with news of Bennifer’s intermittent divorce. He’s determined to prevent any potential fallout for Ben. Matt’s concern is palpable, as he fears Ben might be in a vulnerable state following his separation from Jennifer. He’s particularly worried that Ben might turn to alcohol to cope with his pain. Matt’s proactive approach to supporting Ben’s sobriety is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his friend’s well-being.
Despite Ben Affleck’s claims of being in a good place, Matt Damon and Ben’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, are actively involved in ensuring Ben’s sobriety. Jennifer, in particular, plays a crucial role in keeping Ben’s mind clear, drawing from her firsthand experience of Ben’s behavior when he’s drinking. Her vigilance and Matt’s support testify to their love and commitment to Ben’s well-being.
Matt Damon knows that Ben Affleck doesn’t like to be smothered, especially when he is in such a state. Matt says he saw this coming from Jlo and Ben. So, according to Daily Mail reports, he began advising Affleck to stay focused on his work.
Insiders share, “As things started falling apart, Matt told Ben that he supports whatever choice he makes but wants him to jump in and focus on his work. Matt is the only real guy friend Ben has. He would not let him get back on the bottle and has been on him to ensure this.”
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck recently signed on together to star and produce an upcoming thriller entitled RIP. Damon hopes that keeping Ben’s focus on the project and less on Jennifer Lopez will help him through the hard times, and once the divorce is final, hopefully, Ben Affleck will move on quickly, and Jen Garner and Matt Damon can breathe a sigh of relief.
