Why was JLo spotted holding hands with Ben Affleck's best friend?

JLo is moving on... or is she?
An intimate conversation
A long-standing friendship
Personal and professional closeness
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon at the 'Unstoppable' premiere
The actress approached Damon and his wife
20 minutes of serious talking
Lopez's first public appearance
A look that dazzled...
A revenge dress?
Affleck did not attend the premiere
Matt Damon in the middle
A business meeting
Lopez stars in 'Unstoppable'
Affleck has surrounded himself with friends
Lopez was praised at the festival
JLo is moving on... or is she?

A striking moment at one of Jennifer Lopez's recent public appearances. She was seen holding the hand of an actor who is very close to her recent ex Ben Affleck.

An intimate conversation

Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon were photographed holding hands during an intimate conversation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), amid her divorce proceedings from Ben Affleck.

A long-standing friendship

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have known each other long before they got famous. They played together as children from the ages of 8 and 10.

 

Personal and professional closeness

Together, the talented filmmakers were responsible for the breakthrough movie 'Good Will Hunting' about a group of friends in Boston, where they are both from. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, to be exact).

Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon at the 'Unstoppable' premiere

According to sources confirmed to People magazine, the actress shared a sentimental moment with Damon at the after-party for the premiere of her new film, 'Unstoppable'.

The actress approached Damon and his wife

At the event at the Ritz-Carlton, an eyewitness told People that Lopez and Damon chatted for more than 20 minutes.

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20 minutes of serious talking

As they chatted, the two showed a close connection, laughing and holding hands on several occasions. The deep conversation between the two caught the attention of those attending the event and photos started to circulate on social media, Page Six reports.

Lopez's first public appearance

The event marked Jennifer Lopez's first public appearance since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20. That day was exactly two years after their wedding in Georgia, People commented.

A look that dazzled...

At the TIFF event, Lopez stunned on the red carpet in an iridescent Tamara Ralph gown. The actress completed her look with metallic heels and Hassanzadeh jewelry. Was it a 'revenge dress,' maybe?

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A revenge dress?

When a female star appears in public for the first time after a much-discussed breakup, wearing a spectacular, often revealing dress, critics sometimes interpret it as a 'revenge dress' - a way to show the ex that she is 'absolutely fine' after the separation - 'never better'! - and that he should perhaps regret his decision to let the relationship perish.

Affleck did not attend the premiere

Although Ben Affleck is also the film's producer, he did not attend the event. The recently separated couple has managed to stay out of each other's way as much as possible, showbiz outlets report.

 

 

Matt Damon in the middle

Damon has shown his support for both his friend and Jennifer Lopez. He has remained close to both of them throughout the separation process, according to Page Six.

A business meeting

Matt Damon and Jennifer Lopez have worked together on 'Unstoppable', a film produced by Damon and Affleck's company, Artists Equity. You could therefore say that their encounter at the TIFF was a business meeting.

Lopez stars in 'Unstoppable'

In the film, Lopez plays the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles. During a Q&A session following the film's screening, she stressed how important it was to her to do justice to Anthony and his mother's story. She also highlighted how inspiring their account was, People reported.

Affleck has surrounded himself with friends

According to Page Six, Affleck was recently spotted in Los Angeles having dinner with Damon and his family. He surrounds himself with friends during the difficult time of readjustment.

Lopez was praised at the festival

After a canceled tour and some flops in musical and promotional respect, it was good for Jennifer Lopez to have a moment of praise. As People reported, the film 'Unstoppable' was greeted with a standing ovation at its TIFF premiere.

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