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He Has Been In Treatment

[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?

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  1. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

    • 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.

  6. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. irissarcasm says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner moving forward with the divorce
    Supporting brother Casey at the Oscars

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  15. badmoodchick says

    Him: Ben Affleck
    Solid woman influence:Jennifer G
    She’s moving fwd w the divorce
    Big role: Batman??? I have no idea

  18. 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.

  19. dearwinner83 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    She was ready to move forward with the divorce
    Big role was batman

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. itsmejen says

    Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner being the solid influence. I hope he can stay sober for his sake.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. Stayinbedmom says

    Ohhh Ben Affleck,

    Jen Gardner moving forward with divorce?

    I do hope he can stay sober and keep his family together

  29. 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).

  30. 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.

  32. janique_le_pique says

    ben affleck
    j.lo
    shes ready to rekindle their relationship?
    batman
    I hope he can stay sober …I like him

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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…

  38. 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!

  39. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  44. Maureen0810 says

    Him – Ben Afflect

    Her – Jen Afflect

    She was ready to file for divorce.

    I hope he stays sober.

  46. 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.

  48. Realistic says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    The divorce
    Batman

    He came back to LA to support Casey at The Oscars last week.

  49. kimmukwest says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Her life
    Either directing starring in the new Batman

  50. 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!

  51. pigerella says

    Ben Affleck
    Jen Garner
    ready to move fwd with the divorce.

    optional: not a chance.

  53. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    Ben Affleck

    Jennifer Garner

    ready to move forward with the divorce

    Batman

  54. 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?

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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!

  59. 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.

  60. 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

  65. 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

  67. 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…

  68. 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

  70. 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…

  71. ccattwood says

    Ben Affleck
    Jen Garner
    Ready to divorce
    Big role- Batman
    He won’t stay sober unfortunately, in that town.

  73. 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.

  77. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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

  82. 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?

  83. 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”

  89. tinytearz says

    Him: Ben Affleck
    Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
    Move Forward with: Divorce
    Big Role: Batman

  90. eas12397 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    With the kids
    Batman

    I hope so he is talented he just needs to stay sober

  91. gertiewertie says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Moving forward with ‘the divorce”
    Batman
    I hope so, his family needs him to stay sober

  93. 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

  94. hollywoodhaha says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Move forward with the divorce
    Big Role: Batman

  96. 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

  98. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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.