Ben Affleck opens up about battle with alcoholism, says ‘it’s part of my life’

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Affleck reportedly planning grand party after Jennifer Lopez divorce; ‘big blowout at his place…’

Ben Affleck is reportedly planning a grand celebration to unwind and reflect following the end of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of This Is Me.Now: A Love Story The news comes amid rumours of trouble in paradise for the high-profile couple, though neither Affleck nor Lopez has publicly confirmed the split. Ben …

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1 year, 4 months ago

‘I definitely had a nihilistic attitude’: Bradley Cooper reveals drug and alcohol addiction nearly killed him

Hindustan Times

Bradley Cooper has said that he thought his battle with drugs and alcohol would kill him. The 48-year-old actor opened up about the lows of his life in a recent episode of the National Geographic series ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge.’ Bradley Cooper arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘He’s definitely staying healthy,’ Ben Affleck is ‘happy and thriving’ at 51, report says

Hindustan Times

Ben Affleck is celebrating his 51st birthday on Tuesday, according to a PEOPLE exclusive report-- he is “happy and thriving.” US actors Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arrive for the world premiere of "The Flash" at Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, California, on June 12, 2023. “He’s definitely staying healthy,” an insider quoted to the outlet on his special day. “After …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Ben Affleck regrets taking ‘advice’ that stopped him from working with Matt Damon more

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ben Affleck has recalled the “advice” he …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Despite Sadfleck memes, Ben Affleck says he actually ‘had a good time’ at the Grammys

LA Times

Ben Affleck dispelled chatter that he was miserable at the 65th Grammys. One viewer said that Affleck looked “miserable” while the Chicks in the Office account urged, “Someone please check on Ben Affleck #GRAMMYs.” Affleck told THR that he was hoping to get away from the spotlight when Noah came around for one of his monologues, but that Lopez told …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Ben Affleck finishes a cigarette before picking up his son Samuel

Daily Mail

Ben Affleck finished a cigarette and a canned beverage before picking up his son Samuel from school in Santa Monica. Ben's look: The actor was spotted wearing a navy blue button-down dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows Samuel, who celebrated his 10th birthday last month, was also masked up with his dad, donning a black face …

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3 years ago

Ben Affleck says his children define his 'worth'

Daily Mail

Ben Affleck continued to delve into intimate details about fatherhood, his sobriety and even second chances during his appearance Friday on Good Morning America. Making amends: Ben Affleck, 49, said his children define his 'worth' more than the success of his films during a chat Friday on Good Morning America; pictured December 12 'The only biography that needs anything is …

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3 years ago

Ben Affleck disappointed us all just when we were cheering him on

The Independent

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We’d probably be at each other’s …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Ben Affleck clarifies those Jennifer Garner remarks: ‘I was saying the exact opposite’

LA Times

Ben Affleck arrives at the 2019 premiere of “Triple Frontier” in New York City. Unprompted, the Oscar winner told Kimmel he was “really happy with” his appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” — before feeling stunned and disappointed to see “clickbait” headlines taking his remarks out of context. “It’s part of why I started drinking … because I was trapped,” …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Ewan McGregor says going sober has given him ‘joy and happiness and peace’

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. McGregor previously played a heroin addict in the 1996 filmTrainspotting, and in a new interview …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Ben Affleck's Dad Gives Very Candid Thoughts About 'Nonsense' Bennifer Frenzy

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LOADING ERROR LOADING A family catch up might be in order, because Ben Affleck’s dad has “no idea” what’s going on with his son’s love life, especially as it relates to Jennifer Lopez. “I talk to my kids about their lives when I see them, and they share with me what they want to share.” Timothy Affleck, who is also …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck on the pain and catharsis of ‘The Way Back’

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Of the many stories that have stuck with Ben Affleck from his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, one has especially resonated for the actor. In Affleck’s new film, “The Way Back,” both missions converge powerfully. But until they began working on “The Way Back,” O’Connor didn’t know the extent of Affleck’s problem. O’Connor credits Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck: ‘It took a long time to admit to myself that I am an alcoholic’

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Affleck as Jack in ‘The Way Back’ …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck thanks ex-wife Jennifer Garner for supporting him through sobriety

Hindustan Times

Hollywood star Ben Affleck has issued a public note of thanks to his former wife and actor Jennifer Garner for supporting him through his struggle with sobriety. Ben Affleck in a still from The Last Thing He Wanted, a political thriller based on a 1996 Joan Didion novel. Affleck has been detailing his efforts to kick his booze addiction and …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck opens up about sobriety and alcoholism: ‘I don’t want my children to pay for my sins’

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ben Affleck opened up about his experience with sobriety and alcoholism …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck left ‘The Batman’ fearing that he’d ‘drink himself to death’

The Hindu

Hollywood star Ben Affleck has finally broken his silence about his decision to move away from starring in the titular role as The Batman, which he was also attached to direct. The actor, who played the Dark Knight in three films in the DC Entertainment Universe, revealed that alcoholism, his divorce from actor Jennifer Garner, and a “troubled shoot” on …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck reveals why he stopped playing Batman, says was afraid of drinking himself to death

Hindustan Times

Actor Ben Affleck has said that his crumbling marriage and drinking problems were partially the reason behind his decision to stop playing Batman on screen. Affleck spoke candidly about his demons in a new New York Times profile, ahead of the release of his upcoming Netflix film, The Last Thing He Wanted, and Warner Bros’ The Way Back. I also …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck tried to drink away the pain; now, he's trying honesty to get his life and career back on track

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This is Ben Affleck, raw and vulnerable, talking extensively for the first time about getting sober and trying to recalibrate his career Warning: This is not one of those celebrity profiles that uses a teaspoon of new information to flavor a barrel of ancient history. “My dad didn’t really get sober until I was 19,” Affleck said, becoming guarded all …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Ben Affleck's 'biggest regret' is divorce from Jennifer Garner

Daily Mail

Ben Affleck called his divorce from Jennifer Garner his 'biggest regret' in a candid new interview which explored his struggle with alcoholism, and the devastating impact his addiction had on his marriage and career. Biggest regret: Ben Affleck admitted that divorcing Jennifer Garner was the biggest regret of his life in a new interview with the New York Times. Pictured …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Ben Affleck stumbles out of a Halloween party in LA as he appears to have a sobriety setback

Daily Mail

Ben Affleck had trouble walking and appeared to stumble against a vehicle, suffering a 'sobriety setback' after leaving a Halloween party on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Tough: Ben Affleck had trouble walking and appeared to stumble against a vehicle after leaving a Halloween party on Saturday night in Los Angeles Whoops: Ben, who wore a white skeleton mask and …

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$\'Batman\' star Ben Affleck opts dating app to find love; read why$

5 years, 2 months ago

\'Batman\' star Ben Affleck opts dating app to find love; read why

Deccan Chronicle

Washington DC: Academy Award winner Ben Affleck was looking for love on the celeb-friendly dating app Raya, but not anymore. "He is in a good space right now and focusing on his kids and work, but is A source close to the actor said he's no longer on the app, and added that he is often at the Bel Air …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Triple Frontier movie review: Netflix delivers the best Ben Affleck film in many, many years

Hindustan Times

Triple Frontier Director - JC Chandor Cast - Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal Rating - 4/5 Triple Frontier movie review: Charlie Hunnam, Oscar Isaac, Garrett Hedlund, Ben Affleck and Pedro Pascal star in JC Chandor’s new film. Director JC Chandor’s Triple Frontier is the first high-profile Netflix original film of 2019, after the streaming service …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Ben Affleck says ‘it’s interesting to see stars fall’, is studying Buddhism to keep ‘noise on websites’ away

Hindustan Times

Actor Ben Affleck, who will next appear in Netflix’s upcoming action-thriller Triple Frontier, spoke about the perils of stardom, and said that there is an ‘absurdist’ and ‘ridiculous’ aspect to being a famous actor. Affleck, who confessed that he has experienced this ‘bizarre parallel life’ himself, and has been through a lot of these ‘artificially generated story arcs’ in his …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Triple Frontier second trailer sees Ben Affleck pump up his team for a robbery mission

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Triple Frontier is Netflix’s latest which has been backed by big names such as that of Ben Affleck’s A second trailer for Triple Frontier has been released. Netflix’s latest offering in the action film genre features an ensemble cast which includes names such as Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Garret Hedlund, Charlie Hunnam and Pedro Pascal. The second trailer features Affleck …

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6 years, 2 months ago

Jennifer Garner smiles at ex Ben Affleck as they celebrate Halloween

Daily Mail

Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner united on Wednesday evening to celebrate Halloween with their kids. While lifting up Samuel, Ben was boasting a healthy glow following his recent 30 day stint at The Canyons rehab facility in Malibu, while Jennifer warmly gazed at her ex in a sweet display after assisting him through his addiction battles. Happy days: …

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6 years, 2 months ago

Ben Affleck spotted on the set of addiction drama Torrance

Daily Mail

His divorce was recently finalized. And it appears Ben Affleck is coping by throwing himself into his work, after the actor was once again spotted on the set of his new film Torrance in San Pedro, California, on Thursday. News also broke this week that the 46-year-old actor's former wife Jennifer Garner has been dating a new man for the …

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6 years, 2 months ago

Ben Affleck heads to therapy as his ex fling Shauna Sexton jokes she wants a new man

Daily Mail

She's the Playboy model who charmed - albeit briefly - Ben Affleck. Moving on: Shauna Sexton jokes she wants a new man who can offer 'humor and hot wings' after split from Ben Affleck; she is pictured hiking on Tuesday with her dog, Otis Sharing the picture to her Instagram Stories, Shauna highlighted the fact that her 'admirer' had seen …

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6 years, 3 months ago

Ben Affleck leaves rehab to head to movie studio with script in hand

Daily Mail

It's been reported that he'll remain in Malibu's Canyon's rehab facility for 'at least a couple more weeks' after completing his 30-day stint. Ben Affleck was seen stepping out of rehab and heading to Warner Bros with a movie script in LA on Wednesday Ben dressed in a blue T-shirt underneath a hooded jacket and teamed the look with a …

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6 years, 5 months ago

Ben Affleck can't stop smiling on his 46th birthday

Daily Mail

He's celebrating his 46th birthday. And Ben Affleck couldn't wipe off the smile off his face as he checked out a brand new Range Rover at a dealership in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Ben Affleck couldn't wipe off the smile off his face as he checked out a brand new Range Rover at a dealership in Santa Monica on Wednesday …

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Ben Affleck opens up about battle with alcoholism, says ‘it’s part of my life’

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