Ben Affleck joins Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso for Los Angeles dinner, marking a night out for the longtime friends just after Affleck’s separation from Jennifer Lopez was finalized. The trio shared a relaxed moment outside steakhouse Steak 48 in Beverly Hills on Saturday, May 31, embracing and enjoying each other’s company.
Hollywood Friends Reconnect Over Dinner
Ben Affleck, 52, was dressed in a black leather jacket, black shirt, and blue jeans for the evening, while Matt Damon, 54, opted for a casual look with a short-sleeved white shirt and khaki pants. Luciana Barroso, 48, completed the trio’s fashionable appearance in a tan pantsuit. Gathering outside the well-known steakhouse, Affleck hugged both his longtime friend Damon and Luciana, who has been Damon’s wife for nearly two decades.
Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso’s bond has lasted since their marriage nearly 20 years ago. The couple are parents to three daughters—Isabella, 18, Gia, 16, and Stella, 14—while Damon is also stepdad to Alexia, 26, Luciana’s daughter from a previous relationship. Their close friendship with Affleck, often described as Hollywood BFFs, was on full display during their time together.
Affleck and Damon Promote Upcoming Project
Earlier the same day, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon appeared together at Netflix’s Tudum live event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The actors promoted their next collaboration, the movie “The Rip,” which is set to premiere on Netflix in January 2026. Their appearance included playful banter, with Affleck joking about Damon’s new look for Christopher Nolan’s film.
I trusted Matt would shave the beard before Tudum … and here we are,
—Ben Affleck, Actor
The camaraderie onstage highlighted the strong partnership the two have shared throughout their careers, from their “Good Will Hunting” days to more recent projects like 2023’s “Air.” The announcement of “The Rip” continues their legacy of working together in Hollywood.
Affleck’s Relationship History Takes the Spotlight
Affleck’s recent dinner outing occurred shortly after the finalization of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Lopez, 55, filed for divorce in August 2024, ending a relationship that has attracted public attention for over 20 years. The two initially met while filming “Gigli” in 2001, became engaged in November 2002, and nearly wed in 2003 before calling off the ceremony. Their initial split was confirmed in January 2004.
The couple rekindled their romance in May 2021, announcing a new engagement in April 2022. Lopez and Affleck were wed in Las Vegas in July of that year and held a second ceremony in Georgia the following month. Despite the renewed relationship, 2024 saw their marriage come to an official end.
Jennifer Lopez Reflects on Recent Challenges
Jennifer Lopez spoke candidly about breaking the news of her divorce to her twins, Emme and Max, both 17. She emphasized her focus on emotional strength and resilience in a recent interview with El País:
I said, ‘I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you’re going to see that I’ll come out the other side stronger and better.’ I promised them that and I did it,
—Jennifer Lopez, Actress and Singer
And they feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.
—Jennifer Lopez, Actress and Singer
Lopez further described how she dealt with personal hardships in the past year, stating:
I had a really tough year. Unexpected things happened. And so, I read a lot of books. I did a lot of self-introspection. I did meditation. I prayed a lot. I wanted to improve my relationship with God. I wanted to kind of really solidify the family unit that is me and my two children, my twins.
—Jennifer Lopez, Actress and Singer
The Stakes for Affleck, Damon, and Lopez Going Forward
The close bond between Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Luciana Barroso was evident during their Los Angeles dinner following a series of personal and professional milestones for all involved. As Affleck steps into a new chapter after his split from Lopez, and as Damon continues to support both his family and professional endeavors, their friendship seems as enduring as ever. Affleck and Damon’s upcoming film, “The Rip,” is anticipated by industry watchers, while Lopez’s reflections offer a glimpse into her ongoing effort to maintain strength and unity with her children. Each continues to shape their legacy in Hollywood and beyond, as their paths, ever intertwined, move forward.
