‘He is the best’: Matt Damon reveals he is ‘so happy’ for friend Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

‘I’m just so happy for him’: Matt Damon reveals delight over long-term pal Ben Affleck’s rekindled romance with Jennifer Lopez

Matt Damon has revealed he is ‘so happy’ for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez amid their blossoming relationship.

The 50-year-old actor has weighed in on his long-time friend’s, 48, renewed romance with the singer, 52, and has insisted his pal ‘deserves every happiness’.

He told Extra on Monday: ‘I’m just so happy for him. He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world. I’m glad for both of them.’

Supportive: Matt Damon has revealed he is ‘so happy’ for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez amid their blossoming relationship

Ben and Matt have remained close friends after meeting in the 1980s as children in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

The duo shot to stardom after screenwriting the 1997 movie, Good Will Hunting, which starred Matt as the leading character and Ben as his on-screen best friend.

Meanwhile Ben and J-Lo have a long history after they began dating almost 20 years ago.  

The couple were set to wed in 2003 but postponed their wedding due to ‘excessive media attention’ before calling off their engagement the following year. 

Smitten: The 50-year-old actor has weighed in on his long-time friend's, 48, renewed romance with the singer, 52, and has insisted his pal 'deserves every happiness'

Smitten: The 50-year-old actor has weighed in on his long-time friend’s, 48, renewed romance with the singer, 52, and has insisted his pal ‘deserves every happiness’

Sweet: He told Extra on Monday: 'I’m just so happy for him. He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world. I’m glad for both of them'

Sweet: He told Extra on Monday: ‘I’m just so happy for him. He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world. I’m glad for both of them’

And they have grown close again in recent months following Jennifer’s split from Alex Rodriguez.

The On The Floor hitmaker is currently on a romantic getaway in St Tropez with the 48-year-old star, and they partied with a group of friends at a nightclub for her 52nd birthday on Saturday.

A source said: ‘They are having a beautiful trip.

‘They celebrated Jen’s birthday at a club last night. She looked gorgeous and very happy.’

Bond: Ben and Matt have remained close friends after meeting in the 1980s as children in Cambridge, Massachusetts (pictured in 1998)

Bond: Ben and Matt have remained close friends after meeting in the 1980s as children in Cambridge, Massachusetts (pictured in 1998)

And according to an insider, J-Lo is ‘fully committed’ to Ben but isn’t planning on jumping into marriage any time soon.

A source said recently: ‘[They] are fully committed to each other…

‘They have been meshing their lives and families and don’t feel the need to get engaged yet or even tie the knot.

‘They have both been there and don’t feel it’s necessary. They are both very secure within their relationship and Ben worships her.

Reunited: Meanwhile Ben and J-Lo have a long history after they began dating almost 20 years ago (pictured together on the red carpet in 2003)

Reunited: Meanwhile Ben and J-Lo have a long history after they began dating almost 20 years ago (pictured together on the red carpet in 2003)

‘It’s truly meant to be and everyone around them thinks they are a perfect match.’

But it appears the loved-up pair are willing to take their relationship to the next level by moving in together.

An insider explained: ​’Their friends wouldn’t be surprised if they move in together and ultimately end up together. They’re spending all of their free time together and making each other a priority.’

Ben has children Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, nine, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner,

Meanwhile J-Lo has 13-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Children: Meanwhile J-Lo has 13-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony

Children: Meanwhile J-Lo has 13-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony

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