[Lainey Gossip] You may have heard that he’s been scaling back on some of his work commitments, major projects that meant a lot to him. These are good decisions. Part of a series of better decisions that he’s been making lately. And the best decision is that he’s been in treatment.
Which is why he’s kept a relatively low profile. And the catalyst for that seems to be the person who’s always been a solid influence in his life. She told him she was ready to move forward and shortly after that, he left to get help, out of town where he’s had some success before. He briefly came home so that he could stand up for family recently but then went right back to focus on self-care. Which is why there’s been no comment on a recent rumour that he may be stepping back from his big role. They still want him but his focus right now is not on work and, for the time being, they’re respecting that.
Similar: All The Old Habits
Him:
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence:
She was ready to move forward with ______.
His Big Role:
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober?
Peta8 says
Ben Affleck. Jen Garner being the influence. She was ready to pull the trigger on the divorce. His big role: Batman.
I think he can stay sober if he tries hard enough and gets help.
Virgo826 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Role: Batman
Virgo826 says
Jen was ready to move forward with the divorce
VT1415 says
Ben Afleck/Jennifer Garner
It didn’t say she was moving forward WITH anyone, just that she wanted to move forward. Probably means finalizing the divorce.
Batman
Arisia says
Him: Ben Affleck
Influence: Jennifer Garner
Ready to move forward with the divorce
His big role: Directing Batman
Do you think he will be able to stay sober? No.
shelaur22 says
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, moving forward with the divorce. Big role: Batman.
Optional: he’s been struggling with his addictions for years and will continue to struggle IMO. If he’s in rehab because she’s threatening divorce (AGAIN), then to me it indicates that he’s not getting sober for himself. He’s appeasing her. I hope so goes through with the divorce because she needs to move on. I can’t imagine being held hostage by someone’s sobriety.
Cuddlebutt says
Amen.
guessingnotknowing says
That has been the horrifying reality of my life for the last couple of years…I hope Jennifer files for divorce. She’d be a role model for me. She’s a great family person… so, it is important for people who prioritize family to leave, in some circumstances. Do it, Jen.
proud2bblonde says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer garner
She was ready to move forward with ______. Divorce
His Big Role: Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? I hope so.
cookielover says
Ben, Jen, and the divorce
Hopefully he’ll do it for his kids.
SusieBoo says
Ben Affleck.
Jennifer Garner.
Ready to move forward with the divorce.
Big role is Batman. I sincerely hope that he’s able to conquer his demons.
irissarcasm says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner moving forward with the divorce
Supporting brother Casey at the Oscars
JoshuaTree says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Batman
Cam home to present at the Oscars where bro Casey won. Probably in treatment at Hazelden in Minnesota.
buddypal says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with: the Divorce
His Big Role: Batman
ninanicole says
Ben Affleck…Jen..moving forward with the divorce..all the Batman business..he was out to support his brother..Idk, he at least seems to be trying but who knows.
sabrina325 says
Ben Affleck
sabrina325 says
Woman: Jennifer Garner, Role: Batman
Khadafi says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
badmoodchick says
Him: Ben Affleck
Solid woman influence:Jennifer G
She’s moving fwd w the divorce
Big role: Batman??? I have no idea
jolael says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Batman
For the sake of the kids, I would hope so
sheenalynne1 says
Ben Affleck
Batman
amesr09 says
I really wanted this to be brangelina . Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Gardner
She was ready to move forward with ______. Divorce
His Big Role: The batman one
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Recovery is up and down, so he will stay sober for a bit but then relapse and so on.
dearwinner83 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with the divorce
Big role was batman
jeannie says
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner. It seems like it’s been a very long struggle for him. I don’t know if he can maintain sobriety or not but for the sake of his kids, I hope he gets a grip on his issues.
TeaDrinker says
Ben Affleck
Either Jennifer Garner (his wife) or Jennifer Lopez (his ex that’s he’s rumored to be back together with)
Big role: Batman
itsmejen says
Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner being the solid influence. I hope he can stay sober for his sake.
vodkabarbie says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
His big role as Batman
MissGrey says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with a reconciliation.
His Big Role: Batman
LC1216 says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman: Jen Garner
Move forward with the divorce
His Big Role: Batman
Will he stay sober? Absolutely not. Not unless he gets professional help and heavy duty therapy. He’s a gambler, sex addict and alcoholic. Boys got issues.
hello says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman who his solid influence: Jen Garner
She was going to move forward with the divorce
Big role: batman
Will he be able to keep sober? I hope so – would be great for him, kids and maybe their marriage.
dittobelle says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with divorce
His Big Role: Director of Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Doubt it.
Stayinbedmom says
Ohhh Ben Affleck,
Jen Gardner moving forward with divorce?
I do hope he can stay sober and keep his family together
nudibee says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Given his history, no. I think he’s got a negligible shot at remaining dry (or at keeping it in his pants/not gambling/not acting like a douche/etc, for that matter).
Bunniest says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner, she was ready to move forward with the divorce
His big role: Batman. He already stepped back from directing
Will he be able to stay sober? I hope so. He should call Robert Downey, Jr.
plumplum says
Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner.Batman role.
janique_le_pique says
ben affleck
j.lo
shes ready to rekindle their relationship?
batman
I hope he can stay sober …I like him
buttersmom says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer
She was ready to move forward with __a divorce____.
His Big Role: Batman
MsGossip says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Lopez
She was ready to move forward with: A relationship
His Big Role: He backed out of directing The Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Not unless he’s committed to it for the right reasons. You can’t quit your demons if you don’t want to.
deering says
Agreed. Expecting a spouse to be your constant sobriety touchstone is unfair to them–and shirks the personal work _you_ have to do to get to the root of your issues.
kellyinchains says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with: A Divorce
His Big Role: Batman, writing and starring (& directing as well?)
[Optional]: I really HOPE he can stay sober. I HOPE that Jen telling him she was ready to finally divorce him was the kick in the A$$ and wake-up call that he needed. As much as he messes-up, he does seem to love and need her and their kids. I wish him well.
blinkandyoumight says
BEN AFFLECK
JEN GARNER
BATMAN (big role)
Honestly, Garner is permanently screwing up her daughters by remaining a doormat wife to him. Those girls will grow up to be stepped on just like their mom bc “thats what you do when you love someone!” Pathetic.
MikeInSanJose says
Ben Afleck
Jen Garner
…Ready to move forward with divorce
He came forward to step up for alleged sex abuser/predator bro Casey
Big Role is the new Batman movie which he is starring in and directing, & other Batman roles?
He can do it if he *wants* to do it! Anyone can do it if they are willing to do what it takes to stay sober when the crap hits the fan… But there’s an enormous amount of pressure in his chosen field. Many other celebrities have got sober and stayed sober…
anakamila says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with “I have no idea”.
His Big Role: Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? I hope so!
Visha85 says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with DIVORCE
His Big Role: Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? No
upwithatwist says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
The Divorce
Batman Director
jojo5282 says
Ben Affleck. Jen is ready to move forward with the divorce. He stood up for Casey (literally and figuratively) when he won his Oscar.
jillmzab says
Him: Ben Affleck, supported his brother Casey recently
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jen Garner
She was ready to move forward with ______. The Divorce
His Big Role: Batman
peterglasgow8 says
Ben Afflek and Jen Garner!
Maureen0810 says
Him – Ben Afflect
Her – Jen Afflect
She was ready to file for divorce.
I hope he stays sober.
CatInTheHat says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Divorce
Batman
I hope so
SouthJerseyGirl says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner or Jennifer Lopez
She was ready to move forward with Garner (with the divorce); Lopez (with getting back together).
His Big Role: Director of the next Batman movie
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Nope.
goodgollyholly says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Batman
Realistic says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
The divorce
Batman
He came back to LA to support Casey at The Oscars last week.
kimmukwest says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Her life
Either directing starring in the new Batman
kimmukwest says
Sorry, she’s ready to move forward with the divorce
KBearr says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with _the divorce____.
His Big Role: Producer/Director/Star of the next Batman movie
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? I hope so but probably not!
pigerella says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
ready to move fwd with the divorce.
optional: not a chance.
pigerella says
oops. forgot to answer movie role: that batman movie
Vidalia Q Intrigue says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
ready to move forward with the divorce
Batman
dstdiva says
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner. He popped back up to support Casey’s Oscar nomination. He withdrew from directing Batman and might not act in it either. Not sure who she’s moving on with…Brad Pitt?
EastlakeGirl says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Divorce
I hope he can stay sober for his children’s sake, but don’t count on it. He loves being bad too much.
carriebradshaw says
Ben Affleck/Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with divorce.
His Big Role:Batman
optional: yes. I think everyone can battle his addictions if he really want to. this is a question of motivation and will.
maya2017 says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garnet
She was ready to move forward with ______. Filing for divorce.
His Big Role: Batman.
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? I hope so!
peawry says
Affleck
Jester says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
‘the divorce”
Batman
No, I sadly do not think that he will remain sober. There is just too much excess and temptation in Hollywood, along with too many ‘YES’ people.
StaciB says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with __divorce____.
His Big Role: Batman film
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Hell to the No to the NoNo
MinnieMe says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Divorce
Batman
No, he is too fragile.
redgirl402 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
lilmurmaid91 says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Divorce
Batman
keeley123 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Delightful says
Affleck, Jen was ready to move forward with the divorce, Batman, no he probably won’t stay sober but I hope he does
jeanmarieok says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Moving forward on the divorce
The Batman movie.
pajuxy says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Role is Batman
Who can say? Addiction is a beast. BG, is this the same photo used in another blind? I remember this photo for some reason…
tamjam8 says
Him:
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence:
Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with DIVORCE
His Big Role:
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Hopefully
up2trouble says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer the wife
Batman
probably not
carriecue says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jen Garner
She was ready to move forward with: getting back together
His Big Role: Superman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Nope. Sorry…
ccattwood says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Ready to divorce
Big role- Batman
He won’t stay sober unfortunately, in that town.
Twentysevenreasons says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Batman
Optional: For a minute
TeacherKat says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Optional: for a time, yes. Once things are stable for awhile he’ll start to blow it again, if past behavior is any indication.
ivy3499 says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Ready to move forward with the divorce
Batman
ImKaraMia says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
divorce
Batman
Hopefully
vwd2015 says
Ben Affleck and Jen Garner?
silimom says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with: the divorce.
His Big Role: Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober?
I really hope so, but at this point only time and his actions will tell. The main thing is he needs to be doing this because he wants it- that will ultimately determine his success at sobriety. I wish him the best.
lgindahouse says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Big role? Batman?
Henry Fisher says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
who knows?
Henry Fisher says
the divorce
Goodgrief says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: His ex Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with the divorce
His Big Role: Batman
[Optional] Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Never
Goodgrief says
To add, his standing up for family was being there to support his brother Casey at the Oscars.
CeeLyn says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
She was ready to move forward with the divorce.
His Big Role: Batman
KlaireBear says
Sounds like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. His big role would be Batman, and the event she’s ready to move forward with would be having another child maybe?
wildaz says
Him: Ben Affleck
Solid influence: Jen garner
Move forward with… the divorce
His Big role: I am Batman.
I hope so. Like Mitch Hedburg once said “Alcoholism is the only disease you get yelled at for having”
English Rose says
Jen and Ben. Moving forward with divorce. Batman
Estrogen says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Superman
themomica says
Ben
JEn Garner
Divorce
Batman
nonsequiturchica says
Ben affleck
Jen gardner
Divorce
Batman
OKfine says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Michael Vartan
Batman
tinytearz says
Him: Ben Affleck
Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
Move Forward with: Divorce
Big Role: Batman
eas12397 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
With the kids
Batman
I hope so he is talented he just needs to stay sober
gertiewertie says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Moving forward with ‘the divorce”
Batman
I hope so, his family needs him to stay sober
Sawyer21 says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Divorce
Batman
Hopefully
CyndiTx123 says
Ben Afflick and his wifey Jennifer Garner….
divorce… she is ready for change
directing a Super man movie…..
No- he will keep it hidden
hollywoodhaha says
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner
Move forward with the divorce
Big Role: Batman
augustmom says
Affleck, Garner, divorce
Bellafaith32 says
Him: Ben Affleck
Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jen Garner
She was ready to move forward with: Divorce.
His Big Role: Batman
dolls4marybeth says
Ben Affleck
LawChick2000 says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Batman
Came out to support brother Casey at Oscars. I really hope he can find a reason to stay sober. I always think if RDJr can make it anyone can.
GrannyGoose says
Him: Ben Affleck
Influence: J. Lo
Ready to move forward with: Marc Anthony (again?)
His Big Role: Batman
Do you think he will be able to stay sober? Addiction is a harsh mistress. I wish him the best luck for getting his life together. He will need it.
gc02ef says
Ben Affleck
Jen Garner
Divorce
Batman -already gave up directing
Possibly sober for a short while, but not sure.
He made an appearance at the Oscars for his brother.