Ben Affleck was spotted having lunch with his best friend Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, in Beverly Hills on Friday, amid his ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
The 52-year-old Oscar winner – who was recently spotted filming a project in Long Beach – later left with Barroso in the same vehicle as he headed to their next destination.
Nearly five months earlier, in August, Lopez filed for divorce from the Good Will Hunting actor on their second wedding anniversary.
The star kept it casual, wearing black trousers and a white button-up shirt with the collar left open.
He paired the ensemble with a black jacket to keep him warm on the cold day.
Luciana was effortlessly stylish in a black blouse that she tucked into the waist of her figure-hugging black trousers.
Ben Affleck, 52, was spotted having lunch with Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, in Beverly Hills on Friday, amid his ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez
The Oscar winner later left with Barroso in the same vehicle en route to their next destination
She was seen flashing a bright smile as she entered a building and strolled next to Affleck before grabbing a quick bite to eat.
Her long, brunette locks flowed down her shoulders in light waves and she completed the look with a pair of dangling earrings and a dainty necklace.
The pair then got into the same vehicle with the Hollywood actor in the driver’s seat.
Ben and Luciana previously spent time together following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
A few months earlier, in September, the star was spotted planting a kiss on Barroso’s head as they greeted each other outside his Los Angeles office.
And in August, Affleck and his BFF, Matt Damon, enjoyed dinner together, with Luciana also joining the two stars.
Around that time, a source told DailyMail.com that Damon supported Ben during his divorce from Lopez.
‘Ben is particularly vulnerable and feels humiliated after his failed marriage to JLo. He burst into tears and told Matt he is jealous of him and his lifestyle.”
She was seen entering a building with a bright smile and strolling next to Affleck before grabbing a quick bite to eat.
A few months earlier, in September, the star was spotted planting a kiss on Barroso’s head as they greeted each other outside his Los Angeles office.
“He told Matt he has everything he wants: a happy marriage of almost 20 years and children living with him,” the source said; Damon and Barroso seen in Toronto in September
“He told Matt he has everything he wants: a happy marriage of almost 20 years and children living with him.”
Notably, Damon and Barroso married in 2005 and share three daughters: Isabella, 18; Gia, 16; and Stella, 14. After his marriage, the actor also became stepfather to Luciana’s other daughter, 25-year-old Alexia, from a previous relationship.
The source continued, “He admitted that he has chosen the wrong path in life so many times, while he has seen Matt take the right path time and time again. He told Matt if he could go into hibernation right now, he would.”
Aside from his latest outing on Friday, Affleck has been busy and was spotted filming a project in Long Beach earlier this week on Tuesday.
His ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, was also seen in the same city working on the AppleTV+ series, The Last Thing He Told Me.
This comes not long after a source was informed InTouch that the couple is ‘closer than ever’ following his divorce from Lopez.
Late last month, Ben spent the Thanksgiving holiday mainly with Garner and their three children: Violet, 18; Fin, 15; and Samuel, 12.
The exes looked friendly as they volunteered for Midnight Mission and later he also visited the actress’ home for a tasty meal.
It comes not long after a source informed InTouch that Affleck and Garner are “closer than ever” following his divorce from Lopez; seen in 2023 in Austin, Texas
“They have developed a mutual respect and a deeper level of friendship that they didn’t have before,” the insider told InTouch. “We’ve got some friends asking if they’re on their way to getting back together.”
‘They have a history and a deep love for each other. They enjoy spending time together and light up when they see each other. Let’s just say Ben and Jen are in a really good place.”
A separate source also said this Page six that Affleck “felt blessed” to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with his ex-wife and their children, adding that he could “just be himself” around Garner.
The former couple was married from 2005 until their divorce was announced in 2015. Three years later, their divorce was officially finalized in 2018.
“Even though Ben and Jen have been broken up for a while, he feels comfortable with her in a way,” the insider continued.
“Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never go away because they have a lot of history together and she is the mother of his children.”
The source added, “They will always be close as they share children together and maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship.”
And earlier this week, a separate insider revealed Page six that Ben has “no interest” in dating ‘currently’.
“They have developed a mutual respect and a deeper level of friendship that they didn’t have before,” the insider told InTouch; seen in 2013 in Hollywood
And earlier this week, a separate insider revealed to Page Six that Ben has “no interest” in dating “right now”; seen in 2021 in Hollywood
The source explained, “Ben’s divorce from Jennifer hasn’t even been finalized yet, but even if it were, dating just isn’t what he’s looking at.”
Lopez has also moved on since filing for divorce and was spotted shopping on Rodeo Drive on Thursday.
Earlier this month, she was also spotted visiting Affleck’s Los Angeles office amid their ongoing separation.
A source said this recently People last week that the On The Floor singer is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move forward in 2025.
The insider explained that Lopez is “focused on her own life,” adding, “She’s had a rough year, but she’s doing well.” She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh.’
Jennifer – mother of twins Max and Emme, 16 – has been ‘house hunting for her and the children’ and ‘would like to find them another home.’
Her $68 million Beverly Hills mansion that she purchased with Affleck is currently still on the market after listing in July.
Following the end of her marriage to Affleck, a source recently explained to DailyMail.com that Lopez wants to take time for herself before entering a new relationship. “Jen, like most people, would love to have love in her life again.”
A source recently told People last week that the On The Floor singer is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move on in 2025; seen in January in Beverly Hills
‘But the only person she has to spend her time on now is herself. If something presents itself, life and love will of course find a way, but she has no intention of entering into new relationships.
“She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she can be herself again,” the source said.
“She is not actively looking for a date at this time and is still coping with the loss of Ben,” she added.
According to the insider, “Lopez enjoys being in a relationship almost immediately after it ends, but right now she’s trying something new and seeing if it works out better for her.”