Recovering Addict Ben Affleck Reportedly Showing “Remarkable Willpower” as Jennifer Lopez Baits Him With More Booze
Virtues and vices are like the two sides of a human being. Celebrities around the world are seen as inspirations and ideals, but somehow we forget they are human beings too, and even they have both good and bad sides. Ben Affleck is a remarkable actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. One of the most successful and richest Hollywood celebrities had a tough time struggling with his alcohol addiction.
The Argo star has lost friends and folks in his life due to his addiction to alcohol. Ben Affleck became the poster boy for alcoholism and rehabilitation. The actor has always spoken about his addiction and his struggles related to it without any hesitation.
Jennifer Lopez Disappoints Ben Affleck Amidst His Alcohol Recovery
The Bennifer 2.0 are the power couple of Hollywood. Ben Affleck, who is already a mogul in tinsel town, and Jennifer Lopez the pop star who refuses to age at any cost, are a stunning pair together. The On The Floor singer is happily promoting the alcoholic beverage named Delola. According to the rumors, Ben Affleck is disappointed over his wife’s participation in the brand endorsement. A source close to the Pearl Harbour actor informed the Heat magazine about the current dispute between the couple.
The insider said-
“He would prefer it if there was no alcohol in the house, but he has to sit down and watch Lopez work on this project. He thinks it’s inappropriate.”
Ben Affleck’s association with alcohol and his battle with recovery has been troublesome. The source added-
So far, Ben has shown remarkable willpower, but he can’t help but be disappointed to see his wife promote something that almost ruined his life,” they said.
During an interview with the New York Times, Ben Affleck opened up on the family history of alcoholism. He mentioned-
“The legacy of that is quite powerful and some things hard to shake.”
The actor said-
“It took me a long time to, fundamentally, deeply, without a hint of doubt, admit to myself that I am an alcoholic. The next drink will not be different,” he said
The Academy Award winner producer struggled with his addiction for a long time and it even went on to affect his marriage with his first wife Jennifer Garner.
Ben Affleck On His Struggles With Alcoholism
In 1997 after starring in Good Will Hunting with his best friend and co-partner of their production house Matt Damon, Ben Affleck stopped drinking. The Gone Girl actor tried quitting alcohol multiple times, but something or the other always drew him towards it.
During an interview with Fox News the actor mentioned-
“I just wanted to stop. I started regretting some things I did when I was drunk,” he told. “It’s funny to be obnoxious or out of control, but then it’s like, ‘I think I hurt that person’s feelings, ‘I made a fool of myself’ or ‘I didn’t want to kiss that girl.’ I have almost no inhibitions, so it’s dangerous for me.”
The Armageddon actor was previously married to Jennifer Garner. His marriage with the Valentine’s Day actor fell apart due to his alcohol addiction. The actor is co-parenting his three children with his ex-wife. Ben Affleck told The Hollywood Reporter-
“I became — out of no desire of my own — one of the poster boys for actor alcoholism and recovery and the whole thing. And the best part about that is that sometimes people call me up and they’re like, ‘Hey, can you help me out?’
The actor spoke about how society perceives a star with an addiction like this. He added-
“And it makes me feel so good to do that. The big trick of the 12-step is the reason they want you to help other people is because, it actually helps you more. And often what I’ll say to people is, I would avoid [your addiction] coming out if I were you. You don’t need to be anybody’s poster child. You don’t need to f–king tells anybody. That’s why there’s two words on the front of the book. They’re just as important, both of them: Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s always anonymous.”
Ben Affleck’s current wife Jennifer Lopez is very strict about his fitness and alcohol consumption, which has indirectly helped him get over his addiction.
Source: Heat World
