Matt Damon Meets the Inner‑Circle Gossip Hotline
Ever feel like you’re living in a detective show? Matt Damon says yes – after all, he’s got a personal hotline to his buddy Ben Affleck just to confirm if the news is true or just another rumor. Whenever Ben’s situation gets tinder‑buzzed in the tabloids, the ever‑chill 50‑year‑old texts him to straighten out the story.
“I Need a Facts Check”
“We’ve both got a whole crew of kids now, so we text every single day. The press throws a ton of stuff at us, and I’m always like ‘Did that really happen?’ And Ben’s answer? ‘Nah, didn’t happen.’”
—Matt, People magazine
Ben’s recent reunion with former girlfriend Jennifer Lopez (yeah, the “Jenny From the Block” star) sparked all sorts of fan‑driven chatter – including a juicy photo of Ben casually resting his hand on Jennifer’s backside during a vacation tribute to her 52nd birthday.
Does Matt Know the Inner Details?
- He’s got no inside scoop about that particular pic.
- Matt believes the photos are just what everyone’s seeing, and he don’t have the “X‑factor” moment that others might.
- “All the images are the same ones you see online. I’m not privy to anything beyond that.”
Happy for the Love Story
When asked if he’s “off the hook” about love letters, Matt happily shrugs and says:
“I’m just glad they’re together. He’s the best and everybody deserves all the happiness in the world.”
Yet, back in May, the actor threw a curveball to the rumor mill: “I didn’t even know if they had linked up until now, but I hoped it was true.” Then, on Today, he chuckles:
“There’s just not enough liquor in the world for you to scare me into talking about that. I just heard it from you guys. I was in the middle of prepping for a TV shoot when you told me – I’ve never heard it before. I find the story a bit fascinating. Fingers crossed it’s true. Love them both.”
Bottom line? Matt is over the moon for his pals. Anything, less lemonade, can’t be a dealbreaker. Cheers to Ben and JLo – may the love be real, the jokes keep rolling, and the gossip stay fun!
