Ben Affleck and Luciana Barroso were spotted having lunch together in Beverly Hills on Friday. This gathering occurred during a time when Ben is going through a divorce with Jennifer Lopez. Despite the circumstances, the two friends enjoyed a meal together.
It was observed that the 52-year-old actor, who was recently busy filming a project in Long Beach, was later seen leaving the lunch venue with Luciana Barroso. The pair drove off together to their next destination, sparking curiosity among onlookers.
Nearly five months earlier, in August, Lopez filed to divorce the Good Will Hunting actor on their second wedding anniversary.
The star kept it casual, wearing a pair of black trousers and a white button-up shirt that he left undone the collar.Â
He layered the ensemble with a black coat to help him stay warm on the chilly day.
Luciana was effortlessly stylish in a black blouse that she tucked into the waist of her fitted black slacks.Â
The lunch meeting between Ben Affleck and Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon’s wife, in Beverly Hills raised eyebrows due to the ongoing divorce between Ben and Jennifer Lopez. Despite the public interest, the two friends seemed to have a pleasant time together, with Ben later leaving with Luciana in the same vehicle.
The Oscar winner later left with Barroso in the same vehicle while heading to their next destination
She was seen flashing a cheerful smile upon entering a building and strolled next to Affleck before grabbing a quick bite to eat.
Her long, brunette locks flowed down past her shoulders in light waves and she accessorized the look with a pair of dangly earrings and a dainty necklace.Â
Afterwards, the pair stepped into the same vehicle with the Hollywood actor sitting in the driver’s seat.Â
Ben and Luciana have previously spent time together following his split from Jennifer Lopez.Â
A few months earlier, in September, the star was seen planting a kiss on top of Barroso’s head as they greeted each other outside of his Los Angeles office.Â
And in August, Affleck and his BFF, Matt Damon, enjoyed dinner together, with Luciana also joining the two stars.
Around that time, a source told DailyMail.com that Damon was supporting Ben amid his divorce from Lopez.Â
‘Ben is particularly vulnerable and feels humiliated after his failed marriage to JLo. He broke down in tears and told Matt he’s jealous of him and his lifestyle.’Â
She was seen flashing a cheerful smile upon entering a building and strolled next to Affleck before grabbing a quick bite to eat
A few months earlier in September, the star was seen planting a kiss on top of Barroso’s head as they greeted each other outside of his Los Angeles office
‘He told Matt he has everything he wants – a nearly 20-year happy marriage and children who live with him,’ the source said; Damon and Barroso seen in September in TorontoÂ
‘He told Matt he has everything he wants — a nearly 20-year happy marriage and children who live with him.’
Damon and Barroso notably tied the knot in 2005 and share three daughters: Isabella, 18; Gia, 16; and Stella, 14. Upon marrying, the actor also became stepfather to Luciana’s other daughter, 25-year-old Alexia, from a previous relationship.Â
The source continued, ‘He admitted he’s chosen the wrong path in life so many times while he’s seen Matt take the right road over and over again. He told Matt if he could hibernate right now he would.’Â
Aside from his latest outing on Friday, Affleck has been keeping busy and was seen filming a project in Long Beach earlier this week on Tuesday.Â
His ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, was also seen in the same city working on the AppleTV+ series, The Last Thing He Told Me.Â
It comes not long after a source informed InTouch that the pair are ‘closer than ever’ after his split from Lopez.Â
Late last month, Ben notably spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Garner and their three children:Â Violet, 18; Fin, 15; and Samuel, 12.Â
The exes were seen looking friendly as they volunteered for Midnight Mission and he later also visited the actress’s home for a tasty meal.Â
It comes not long after a source informed InTouch that Affleck and Garner are ‘closer than ever’ after his split from Lopez; seen in 2023 in Austin, TexasÂ
‘They’ve developed a mutual respect and a deeper level of friendship they didn’t have before,’ the insider expressed to InTouch. ‘It has some friends asking if they could be on their way to getting back together.’Â
‘They have a history and a deep love for each other. They like spending time together and light up when they see each other. Let’s just say that Ben and Jen are in a very good place.’Â
A separate source also informed Page Six that Affleck ‘felt blessed’ to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with his ex-wife and their children, adding that he ‘can just be himself’ around Garner.
The former couple were married from 2005 until their split was announced in 2015. Three years later, their divorce was officially finalized in 2018.
‘Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,’ the insider continued.
‘Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.’
The source further added, ‘They’ll always be close because they share children together and maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship.’
And earlier this week, a separate insider revealed to Page Six that Ben has ‘no interest’ in dating ‘at the moment.’Â
‘They’ve developed a mutual respect and a deeper level of friendship they didn’t have before,’ the insider told InTouch; seen in 2013 in HollywoodÂ
And earlier this week, a separate insider revealed to Page Six that Ben has ‘no interest’ in dating ‘at the moment’; seen in 2021 in HollywoodÂ
The source explained, ‘Ben’s divorce from Jennifer hasn’t even been finalized, but even if it were, dating is just not where his head is at.’Â
Lopez has also been moving on since filing for divorce and on Thursday, was seen enjoying holiday shopping on Rodeo Drive.Â
Earlier this month, she was also spotted visiting Affleck’s Los Angeles office amid their ongoing separation.Â
A source recently told People last week that the On The Floor singer is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move forward in 2025.
The insider explained that Lopez is ‘focused on her own life’ and added, ‘She has had a rough year but is doing well. She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh.’
Jennifer — who is mother to twins Max and Emme, 16 — has been ‘house-hunting for her and the kids’ and ‘would like to find another home for them.’
Her $68 million Beverly Hills mansion that she had bought with Affleck is currently still on the market after being listed in July.
Following the end of her marriage to Affleck, a source recently explained to DailyMail.com that Lopez wants to take time for herself before getting into another relationship. ‘Jen like most people, would love to have love in her life again.’
A source recently told People last week that the On The Floor singer is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move forward in 2025; seen in January in Beverly HillsÂ
‘But the one person she has to give the time to right now is herself. If something presents itself, then obviously life and love find a way, but she isn’t looking to get into any new relationships.
‘She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,’ the source said.Â
‘She isn’t actively looking to date right now and is still processing losing Ben again,’ they addded.
According to the insider, Lopez ‘likes being in a relationship almost immediately after one ends, but right now she is trying something new and seeing if that works out for her better.’
