Despite their husbands’ close friendship, tensions reportedly simmer between Jennifer Lopez and Luciana Barroso, wives of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, respectively. Sources suggest their discord may stem from long-standing issues and differing personalities rather than recent events.
While Affleck and Damon attempt to bridge the gap, their efforts reportedly haven’t yielded success. The rift allegedly persists despite two decades of Barroso building a separate relationship with Affleck.
“Matt met Lucy the same year Jennifer and Ben split for the first time,” an insider told Star magazine.
“That grates on [Lopez’s] nerves. As if Lucy thinks she’s better than her or something.
“Ben doesn’t think Jennifer has given Lucy enough of a chance.
“Matt and Ben have tried to set up double dates, but Lucy and JLo find reasons not to go.
“Ben and Matt think it would be great if the four of them could jet to Mexico for a weekend. The guys can’t force them but they’re getting awfully tired of this.”
Damon’s doubts
Affleck’s history with Lopez, including their past engagement and recent reunion, adds complexity to the dynamic. Reports of Lopez‘s influence on Affleck‘s relationships stir further speculation.
Meanwhile, insiders reported to RadarOnline.com that Damon has harbored significant doubts about the revival of “Bennifer 2.0” from the start.
“He’s tried to be publicly supportive for Ben‘s sake, but the fact is he hates the way JLo treats his buddy and can no longer hold his tongue,” sources told the National Enquirer.
“It’s no secret Ben and JLo haven’t been getting along, as he always seems to be in the doghouse. It’s obvious something needs to change, but when Matt started giving Ben advice, he totally blew up.”
