Matt Damon sides with Jennifer Garner to keep Ben Affleck 'out of trouble'

Matt Damon is lending a helping hand to his childhood friend Ben Affleck during a difficult time.

A source reveals to In Touch that the 53-year-old actor is ensuring Ben stays occupied amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

"Matt's No. 1 priority right now is keeping Ben out of trouble," the source shares. "The last thing anyone wants is for Ben to turn to alcohol again.

Matt has straight out told him that relapse is not an option." Ben has struggled with addiction in the past, completing rehab in 2018 with the support of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

"She's always been a calming influence on Ben. Which is why Matt's pushing Ben to stay super close to her and their three kids," the source explains.

To keep Ben busy, Matt has agreed to co-star with him in a new crime thriller called RIP. "Anything to keep him from having idle time on his hands."

Earlier, insiders close to the Hollywood celebrities claimed that the Jason Bourne actor has grown incredibly tired of his best pal Ben Affleck's union with his former flame Jennifer Lopez.

"Matt's had serious reservations about Bennifer 2.0 since the beginning," the source alleged of Damon's feelings toward the power couple. 

"He’s tried to be publicly supportive for Ben’s sake, but the fact is he hates the way J.Lo treats his buddy and can no longer hold his tongue!"