Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic; Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesMatt Damonalways wants what is best for his longtime friendBen Affleck.While chatting withExtraat the premiere of his latest filmStillwaterin New York City on Monday evening, the 50-year-old actor talked about Affleck, 48, and his rekindled romance withJennifer Lopez.When asked to share his thoughts on the pair’s relationship, Damon told the outlet, “I’m just so happy for him.““He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world,” he added. “I’m glad for both of them.“Todd Williamson/Getty ImagesAffleck and Lopezbegan seeing each other againin April after their respective splits fromAna de ArmasandAlex Rodriguezearlier this year.The current couple originally began dating in July 2002 after filmingGiglitogether. They got engaged that November before postponing their September 2003 wedding, just days before the date, and ultimately calling off their engagement in January 2004.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ben Affleck (L); Jennifer Lopez.getty (2)Lopez and Affleckmade their new romance Instagram officialon Saturday when they shared a passionate kiss in a photo she posted.And source recentlytold PEOPLEthat the pair “are madly in love” and “the loves of each other’s lives.“Another source close to Affleck and Lopez noted that theJustice Leagueactor is “very happy” with the singer, and that “she’s wonderful for him,” while an insider close to Lopez added, “They want to doeverything they can to make this work.“RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer LopezIs ‘Very Happy’ withBen Affleckas They Enjoy Her Birthday Weekend in St. TropezOf the connection between the two, the Lopez insider added: “Even though their split many years ago was devastating for Jennifer, she has never had a bad word to say about Ben.““She believes that it just wasn’t meant to be then and feels like they’ve been given a second chance,” the insider continued.The couple has been on a romantic yacht getaway to the Mediterranean andcelebrated Lopez’s 52nd birthdayin St. Tropez on Saturday.
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Matt Damonalways wants what is best for his longtime friendBen Affleck.While chatting withExtraat the premiere of his latest filmStillwaterin New York City on Monday evening, the 50-year-old actor talked about Affleck, 48, and his rekindled romance withJennifer Lopez.When asked to share his thoughts on the pair’s relationship, Damon told the outlet, “I’m just so happy for him.““He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world,” he added. “I’m glad for both of them.“Todd Williamson/Getty ImagesAffleck and Lopezbegan seeing each other againin April after their respective splits fromAna de ArmasandAlex Rodriguezearlier this year.The current couple originally began dating in July 2002 after filmingGiglitogether. They got engaged that November before postponing their September 2003 wedding, just days before the date, and ultimately calling off their engagement in January 2004.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ben Affleck (L); Jennifer Lopez.getty (2)Lopez and Affleckmade their new romance Instagram officialon Saturday when they shared a passionate kiss in a photo she posted.And source recentlytold PEOPLEthat the pair “are madly in love” and “the loves of each other’s lives.“Another source close to Affleck and Lopez noted that theJustice Leagueactor is “very happy” with the singer, and that “she’s wonderful for him,” while an insider close to Lopez added, “They want to doeverything they can to make this work.“RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer LopezIs ‘Very Happy’ withBen Affleckas They Enjoy Her Birthday Weekend in St. TropezOf the connection between the two, the Lopez insider added: “Even though their split many years ago was devastating for Jennifer, she has never had a bad word to say about Ben.““She believes that it just wasn’t meant to be then and feels like they’ve been given a second chance,” the insider continued.The couple has been on a romantic yacht getaway to the Mediterranean andcelebrated Lopez’s 52nd birthdayin St. Tropez on Saturday.
Matt Damonalways wants what is best for his longtime friendBen Affleck.
While chatting withExtraat the premiere of his latest filmStillwaterin New York City on Monday evening, the 50-year-old actor talked about Affleck, 48, and his rekindled romance withJennifer Lopez.
When asked to share his thoughts on the pair’s relationship, Damon told the outlet, “I’m just so happy for him.”
“He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world,” he added. “I’m glad for both of them.”
Todd Williamson/Getty Images
Affleck and Lopezbegan seeing each other againin April after their respective splits fromAna de ArmasandAlex Rodriguezearlier this year.
The current couple originally began dating in July 2002 after filmingGiglitogether. They got engaged that November before postponing their September 2003 wedding, just days before the date, and ultimately calling off their engagement in January 2004.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Ben Affleck (L); Jennifer Lopez.getty (2)
Lopez and Affleckmade their new romance Instagram officialon Saturday when they shared a passionate kiss in a photo she posted.
And source recentlytold PEOPLEthat the pair “are madly in love” and “the loves of each other’s lives.”
Another source close to Affleck and Lopez noted that theJustice Leagueactor is “very happy” with the singer, and that “she’s wonderful for him,” while an insider close to Lopez added, “They want to doeverything they can to make this work.”
RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer LopezIs ‘Very Happy’ withBen Affleckas They Enjoy Her Birthday Weekend in St. Tropez
Of the connection between the two, the Lopez insider added: “Even though their split many years ago was devastating for Jennifer, she has never had a bad word to say about Ben.”
“She believes that it just wasn’t meant to be then and feels like they’ve been given a second chance,” the insider continued.
The couple has been on a romantic yacht getaway to the Mediterranean andcelebrated Lopez’s 52nd birthdayin St. Tropez on Saturday.
source: people.com
