On Monday, images of Ben Affleck whisking Jennifer Lopez off on a private jet for a romantic getaway to Montana, fueling rumors that that the former couple have rekindled their romance.
And on Tuesday, Ben’s best friend Matt Damon was asked about their possible reconciliation during an appearance on the Today show.
Matt, 50, said: ‘I love them both. I hope its true. That would be awesome.’
Speaking out: On Tuesday, Ben Affleck’s best friend Matt Damon was asked about his possible reconciliation with Jennifer Lopez during an appearance on the Today show
Co-host Savannah Guthrie said: ‘We need to talk about something,’ as Hoda Kotb added: ‘Very important topic.’
‘Your friend Ben Affleck, and a little thing we call Bennifer,’ Savannah stated. ‘How do you like them apples?’
Matt looked uncomfortable after she said that during the virtual interview.
The movie star burst into laughter and then said: ‘There’s not enough liquor in the world for you to get me to say something about that.’
Back on? On Monday, images of Ben whisking Jennifer off on a private jet for a romantic getaway to Montana, fueling rumors that that the former couple have rekindled their romance
Hoda pushed on: ‘Did the news make it to Australia? How did you even know that Bennifer was a thing again, possibly.’
‘I just heard you guys waiting to come on TV. It’s the first time I heard about it,’ he said, looking away from the hosts.
‘And what did you think?’ Savannah pressed on.
‘It’s a fascinating story,’ he said as they laughed.
‘I love them both. I hope its true. That would be awesome,’ he added.
He moved the phone up which lost him in the frame and Hoda mentioned that, to which he said: ‘I know that wasn’t even planned. I got this on a stick right here, let’s see maybe that will work.’
Commenting: Matt, 50, said: ‘I love them both. I hope its true. That would be awesome’
Asking him directly: Co-host Savannah Guthrie said: ‘We need to talk about something,’ as Hoda Kotb added: ‘Very important topic’
The On the Floor hitmaker has been spending time with her former fiancé over the last few weeks following the end of her engagement to Alex Rodriguez and over the weekend, the pair were spotted in Montana, where the 48-year-old actor has a holiday home.
A source told People magazine of their break: ‘She had a great time with Ben. She is happy with him and enjoys spending time with him.’
Jennifer and Ben – who were pictured in a car together near a resort in Big Sky – are believed to have rekindled their romance and have a ‘strong connection’ with one another.
Candid: ‘Your friend Ben Affleck, and a little thing we call Bennifer,’ Savannah stated. ‘How do you like them apples?’
Another source said: ‘[Jennifer] spent several days with Ben out of town. They have a strong connection. It’s all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy.’
The ‘Hustlers’ actress got engaged to her ‘Gigli’ co-star in 2002 and they were due to marry in 2003 but postponed the ceremony just days before it was due to take place and officially split in January 2004.
It was recently claimed they have maintained a friendship since their romance fizzled out the first time round.
Is it true? The On the Floor hitmaker has been spending time with her former fiancé over the last few weeks following the end of her engagement to Alex Rodriguez and over the weekend, the pair were spotted in Montana, where the 48-year-old actor has a holiday home; Ben spotted last week on Global Citizen: Vax Live concert
A source said recently: ‘They have spent time together in LA over the past week. They have a lot of love for each other. They have always admired each other.’
The 51-year-old singer-and-actress – who has 13-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony – was rumored to have split with the retired baseball star in March.
However, Jennifer and father-of-two Alex insisted at the time they were working through their issues but last month they confirmed they had gone their separate ways.
In a joint statement, they said: ‘We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. we wish the best for each other and each other’s children.’
Family is everything: The 51-year-old singer-and-actress – who has 13-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony – was rumored to have split with the retired baseball star in March