Ben Affleck’s BFF Matt Damon proudly poses up with star’s ex Jennifer Lopez at Unstoppable premiere in Canada – as actor is a no-show
Ben Affleck’s best friend Matt Damon posed with the actor’s soon-to-be ex-wife Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of their film Unstoppable in Toronto, Canada on Friday.
The 53-year-old Talented Mr. Ripley star and the 55-year-old Love Don’t Cost a Thing filmmaker were photographed in a group photo at the event, which took place during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall.
They enjoyed hanging out with Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale and Don Cheadle, Lopez’s co-stars in the film.
Both Damon and Lopez, who sizzled in a revealing dress, seemed to enjoy it, with Damon even flashing a smile in the group photo.
Notably absent from the event was Affleck, 52, who co-produced the film with Damon. His absence comes amid his ongoing divorce from Lopez.
Ben Affleck’s best friend Matt Damon was photographed posing with the actor’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, at the premiere of their film Unstoppable, on Friday in Toronto, Canada.
The talented Mr. Ripley star, 53, and the Love Don’t Cost a Thing hitmaker, 55, were snapped in a group photo with co-stars Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome and Don Cheadle.
Damon looked dapper in a grey suit with a black shirt underneath, and finished the outfit off with black shoes.
The Massachusetts-born star wore a salt-and-pepper hairnet, which added a rugged charm to his appearance.
Matt was also joined by his wife Luciana Barroso, 48, who looked stunning in a tight, plunging black dress.
Her brown locks were pulled up into an elegant hairstyle, with a few strands framing her face.
She wore a black clutch and gold jewelry with it.
The couple have been married since 2005. They met in Miami when she was working as a bartender. They have three daughters together: Isabella, 18, Gia, 16, and Stella, 14. Barroso is also the mother of Alexia, 26, from a previous relationship.
Damon and Affleck have been friends for over 40 years. They grew up together in Boston, Massachusetts, and went to school together.
They both made their Hollywood breakthrough through their work on the 1997 film Good Will Hunting.
While Matt flashed a smile at the event, Affleck, 52 — who co-produced the film with him — skipped the premiere amid his ongoing divorce from the singer.
Damon looked handsome in a gray suit with a black shirt underneath
Matt was also joined by his wife Luciana Barroso, 48
She looked sensational in a tight, plunging black dress
The couple, who have been married since 2005, laughed a lot together
They have three daughters together: Isabella, 18, Gia, 16, and Stella, 14. Barroso is also mother to Alexia, 26, from a previous relationship.
Luciana’s locks were pulled up into an elegant updo, with a few strands framing her face
She wore a black clutch and gold jewelry as an accessory
the couple arriving at the event
They co-wrote the script and Damon also starred in the film. The film was a huge success with both critics and the commercial press and earned them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Meanwhile, all eyes were on Lopez at the premiere, as she wore a sultry dress that was completely open at the sides and fastened only with three black bows.
She teamed her silver, disco ball-inspired Tamara Ralph dress with a pair of open-toe heels and Hassanzadeh jewelry.
The Hustlers actress wore her waist-length light brown hair in loose waves that cascaded down her back.
Her appearance comes just two and a half weeks after she filed for divorce on her two-year wedding anniversary to Affleck.
Despite the fact that her fourth marriage was on the rocks, a source told DailyMail.com that the Let’s Get Loud filmmaker was happy to “go to the Toronto Film Festival to promote this film because Unstoppable means a lot to her and she wants to support the film.”
“It’s a true life story that’s very inspiring and she’s proud to be a part of it. Acting in the film was a highlight for her,” the insider added.
“The film has received a lot of attention and Jennifer wants it to do as well as possible. She is very professional and always works hard to give her films the best chance.”
Lopez had all eyes on her at the premiere, wearing a sultry dress that was completely open at the sides and fastened with just three black bows
She paired her silver disco ball-inspired Tamara Ralph dress with a pair of open heels and Hassanzadeh jewelry
Lopez has a supporting role as a wrestler’s mother in the film, which has already generated Oscar buzz
The project comes from Ben’s production company Artists Equity, which he co-founded with Damon
Her appearance comes just two and a half weeks after she filed for divorce on her and Affleck’s two-year wedding anniversary; they’re set to appear at the Golden Globes in January
Lopez plays a supporting role as the mother of a wrestler in the film, which has already received Oscar nominations.
The source noted that it will be a “quick trip” for the artist “as she has other things on her mind.”
DailyMail.com reported earlier this week that certain producers of the film “tried to get the two to appear together at the Toronto premiere to create buzz around the film.”
But those producers didn’t get their way, because now only one of them will be present.
The project comes from Ben’s production company Artists Equity, which he co-founded with Damon.
Affleck and Damon are among the film’s 14 producers.
The film will screen in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival, followed by a limited theatrical release in December 2024, via Amazon MGM Studios.