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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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

  24. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ohhh Ben Affleck,

    Jen Gardner moving forward with divorce?

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

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

  33. Him: Ben Affleck

    Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer

    She was ready to move forward with __a divorce____.

    His Big Role: Batman

  34. 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.

    • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Him – Ben Afflect

    Her – Jen Afflect

    She was ready to file for divorce.

    I hope he stays sober.

  46. 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. Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    The divorce
    Batman

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

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

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

    optional: not a chance.

  53. Ben Affleck

    Jennifer Garner

    ready to move forward with the divorce

    Batman

  54. 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. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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!

  60. 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.

  61. 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

  64. GOOD. Ben has looked like sh*t recently.
    Glad to see he’s taking some time to work on himself.

  67. Affleck, Jen was ready to move forward with the divorce, Batman, no he probably won’t stay sober but I hope he does

  69. 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…

  70. 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

  72. 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…

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

  75. 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.

  79. 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.

  82. 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

    • To add, his standing up for family was being there to support his brother Casey at the Oscars.

  83. Him: Ben Affleck
    Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jennifer Garner
    She was ready to move forward with the divorce.
    His Big Role: Batman

  84. 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?

  85. 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”

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

  92. Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    With the kids
    Batman

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

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

  95. Ben Afflick and his wifey Jennifer Garner….

    divorce… she is ready for change

    directing a Super man movie…..

    No- he will keep it hidden

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

  98. Him: Ben Affleck

    Woman Who Is A Solid Influence: Jen Garner

    She was ready to move forward with: Divorce.

    His Big Role: Batman

  100. 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.