Ben Affleck, the acclaimed actor and director, has been making headlines lately due to his personal and professional endeavors. From his recent marriage to superstar Jennifer Lopez to his upcoming films and political activism, he remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This article will look closely at his recent statements and projects.
Affleck has recently addressed the viral moment from the Grammys 2023 ceremony, dubbed a "take your husband to work day" situation.
During the awards show, cameras captured Affleck and his newlywed wife, Jennifer Lopez, appearing to disagree. Despite the incident sparking a wave of memes, Ben Affleck has dismissed it as a typical "husband-and-wife thing."
He recalled when Grammy host, Trevor Noah, approached them, saying, "I saw him coming towards us, and I thought, Oh no. They set up this shot, but I didn't realize the cameras were already rolling.”
So, I leaned towards my wife and said, “As soon as they start rolling, I'm going to slide away and leave you sitting next to Trevor.'" Affleck shared this with the Hollywood Reporter.
In response to her husband's plan to slide away, Lopez reportedly warned him, "You better not f***ing leave," as per Affleck. Despite the stern warning, Affleck was a supportive and attentive husband.
Although he appeared less than thrilled, he shared that Lopez asked, "'Who is this act?' I mean, I don't keep up. My wife does. And yes, it is her work event."
Affleck shared that he had a good time at the Grammys, explaining that he attended because his wife was going, and he expected good music and a fun time.
Lopez seems accustomed to her husband's "resting bro face," as she recently joked on Twitter about his lack of expression during a trailer for his latest film, AIR.
The director and co-star of the new film Air, which tells the true story of Nike's creation of Michael Jordan's iconic shoe line, has attended his fair share of award shows.
However, unlike at the Grammys, he has never been accused of being drunk while attending these events.
He expressed his thoughts on the incident, saying, "That's interesting because there is a whole other issue about whether or not it's wise to acknowledge addiction. Although there is a lot of compassion, there is still a significant stigma surrounding addiction, which can be quite limiting."
Affleck has struggled with alcohol abuse but has since recovered from his struggles with drinking. However, in a past interview on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show in 2021, he sparked some controversy regarding his alcohol abuse.
He appeared to blame his ex-wife Jennifer Garner for his previous unhappiness, stating that he probably would have continued drinking if he were still with her.
Affleck is now happily married to 53 year-old superstar Jennifer Lopez, whom he tied the knot with in July 2022 after their on-and-off relationship over the years.
Together, they co-parent five children from their previous marriages. It has been reported that the couple is planning to move into a $64 million estate in Pacific Palisades.
Recently, Affleck has been making headlines not only for his personal life but also for his professional endeavors. He starred in the action-thriller film The Tender Bar, directed by George Clooney and released on Amazon Prime Video in December 2021.
The film received positive reviews, with Affleck's performance being singled out as one of the highlights.
In addition to his acting work, Affleck has also been making strides in his directing career. He directed and co-wrote the upcoming film The Big Goodbye, based on the behind-the-scenes story of making the classic film Chinatown.
Affleck has also been vocal about his political beliefs and activism. He was a vocal supporter of former President Barack Obama and endorsed his re-election campaign in 2012. In 2020, he spoke out against police brutality and racial injustice following the murder of George Floyd, calling for systemic change and advocating for the Black Lives Matter movement.
