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[Blind Gossip] This actor has had a myriad of problems in his life.

Despite his great acting success, our movie star kept falling back into the same sad patterns of addiction that included an excess of everything.

It is interesting that he is now giving interviews that sound a lot like soul-baring confessions.

Actor is admitting to lying in the past about significant things.

The headlines are all patting him on the back and proclaiming how honest he is now and how he’s coming clean about everything.

Well, not everything.

He is saying that he quit the [redacted] franchise. That’s not true. He was fired from the franchise. They told him that he couldn’t come back until he cleaned himself up.

So that’s one lie.

Here’s another.

Yes, he has a drinking problem, but for many years, coke has always been the biggest issue. He is not saying a word about that.

Actor is supposedly in recovery. We always thought that 12 Step programs required rigorous honesty, so it is interesting that his honesty is actually rather selective. We don’t know why he does that.

At least he is admitting that his divorce from that pretty actress was a mistake. She must be getting some satisfaction out of that!

Similar: All The Old Habits

Actor:

His Ex-Wife:

[Optional] Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance?

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  1. doggiesanddolphins says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Oh, I think she would still take him back, but I didn’t hear him say he wanted to go back. He just said he regrets his divorce, which is a pretty standard comment from most divorced people who have kids.

  2. pscheck2 says

    I agree with one Poster that recovering alcoholics have a propensity to lie! One of my siblings was an alcoholic and was in more rehapbs than I can count, and each time he was discharged, he would brag he was clean, only to ‘fall off’ a couple weeks later (started with “only one beer.”)

  3. EmilyLou says

    Why does Ben have to be honest to us about his drug of choice?! As long as he honest to those that matter, that should be good enough. I kinda feel bad for him. He doesn’t seem to have many friends, ones that are a good support system. And his good support system is his ex wife which is another smack in the face as to what he lost. I do really hope that he’s sober and honest to those he needs to be honest to. I’m rooting for him.

  4. august2019 says

    Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner

    She shouldn’t get back with him, but I don’t feel bad for her. She knew what she was doing when she got pregnant. She has had quite the marriage track record herself. I feel bad for the kids.

  6. donna47129 says

    Affleck & Gardner.

    She should only give him another chance if she really loves him and trusts that he is changing, but I wouldn’t believe it myself so…

  16. Bunnie says

    Ben Affleck, of course. When I saw the article this morning I couldn’t help but wonder why, what’s his angle. Its obviously a publicity stunt, just not sure what he plans on getting for the “boo hoo.”

    • michang3 says

      I loved his comment about how he used to drink normally, like he was brushing aside earlier rehab stints (and let’s not forget the Lopez engagement and stripper debacle at his bachelor party, and indiscretions with others besides the nanny while married). He’s a mess. She’s better off co-parenting (let’s be real-she does all the work-he was only in charge of “laughter” according to one of her old interviews) and be done with it.

  17. aaaarw93 says

    Actor: Ben Affleck

    His Ex-Wife: Jennifer Garner

    [Optional] Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance? Not unless he’s 100% clean. He seems to have always had messy relationships though.

  21. rhiannon14 says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    His Ex-Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance? NOOOOOOOO

  23. charlene2345 says

    Ben Affleck. Recently said divorcing Jennifer Garner was the worst choice he’d ever made.

    I don’t think Jennifer should give him another chance. She seems like she has a good heart, has never spoken against him, and she has way more patience than I ever would, given that he was unfaithful and put her through all sorts of heartache.

  30. Jthenurse says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    Ex wife: Jennifer Garner
    Should she give him another chance? Nope. He will never change. Even after the divorce, he’s a full time albatross for her which she manages for the sake of their children. She’s beautiful, talented and has family and friends around her. That would be the worst mistake ever.

  33. dizzygirl says

    Hell to the no! Jen is doing just fine & does not owe Ben a damn thing! What’s with the creepy back tattoo like a Phoenix from the ashes. As Jen so wonderfully said. “What the hell? Does that imply that I’m the ashes?”

    You earned every damn bit of your misery, Ben. Grow up Jen deserves so much more. Without her you’d have been dead 10 years ago.

  36. ameliatx says

    Ben Affleck who was married to Jennifer garner.

    I dont think she should take him back – she has proved herself to be a wonderful mother who seems willing to do anything to support her children. I always remember how highly I thought of her when I found out she let ben Affleck live in the pool house so he could be close to his kids- that is definitely putting your childrens needs first. He just seems a mess which is a shame.

  38. blubelle says

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. He should zip it. Nobody (especially his kids!) needs to weather a public faux apology tour. Actions speak so much louder than words… just walk the walk, dude.

  51. LAmariposa says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    Ex: Jen Garner
    Optional: Nope. I hope she finds happiness with a man who will treat her better. Btw, raise your hand if you DIDN’T know he was lying about the Batman thing? *crickets chirping*

  55. mac_attack says

    Ben Affleck
    Jen Garner

    Hell no!! But what an incredible human she’s been to try and help him find the support he needs. She’s a beautiful human and a great mom to do so.

  64. Gerseychick says

    Ben the fired coked up Batman….Jen is a Angel for putting up with his crap ……I feel sorry for her children….

  66. vizslamom says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    His Ex-Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance? Not a chance, it’s time for him to move on and let her live her life

  68. dadiegirl says

    Ben and Jen

    I thought she moved on? Why take back the same problems? And just because he regrets divorcing her, doesn’t mean he wants to get back with her. IJS

  72. MirandaS says

    Actor: Ben affleck. He said a couple days ago his divorce from Jennifer garner is his biggest regret

    That obviously wasn’t just alcohol. Alcohol issues are more visible than coke so I don’t find this so impressive
    I hope he gets out of this

  79. crispix73 says

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

    No, I think she’s better off without him. He needs to focus on cleaning himself up and being a good dad.

  80. CyndiTx123 says

    ben affleck…. get a grip dude.. be honest about your faults… anyway-can’t wait to see Robert P as the new Batman… excited!!

  81. Whisper says

    I’d have said Johnny Depp. He has long history of drugs and alcohol and he was fired from the Pirates franchise. But I’m not aware of a confessional interview where he says his divorce was a mistake. So I’m stumped. Is Ben Affleck BS-ing the press?

  82. grumpy says

    Actor: Ben Affleck
    Ex Wife: Jennifer Gardner

    Everyone has there demons and he doses seem to really love her but NO WAY should she take him back

  84. kelno19 says

    Affleck and Garner. How many chances can you give him? Time to move forward and hope he can stay clean and sober.

  91. gailpow says

    Poor Ben Affleck….finally admitting he let a good thing get away with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

  101. nowyoutellme says

    Affleck and Garner. She shouldn’t give him the time of day and his visitations with the kids should be monitored.

  104. SilverLining says

    Ben Affleck/Jennifer Garner

    Optional: No; sadly (at least he admitted this) it’s a LIFELONG struggle…one that I still don’t think he’s close to understanding enough what it’s truly costing him; I’m going through the same thing where I have no choice to leave my s.o. because after 15 yrs he still doesn’t get it (alcoholism like Ben & my s.o. have really does stunt their emotional growth, which makes it even harder overall).

  105. ILikeSleep21 says

    Ben and Jen.
    Everyone knows he was fired from Batman bc he couldnt get bonded by the studio.
    I was wondering if he said that with the hopes of reuniting with her. Time will tell.

  110. redacro says

    Ben Afflek
    Jennifer Garner
    I think she still cares deeply for him but I think he should be totally clean and honest with her first.

  113. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Actor: Ben Affleck

    His Ex-Wife: Jennifer Garner

    [Optional] Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance? NOPE!!!

  114. ednatea says

    Ben Affleck. The only good thing to come out of the mess he’s made is that she gets some satisfaction. I hope she doesn’t give him another chance if he is still not being truthful.

  116. funster says

    Obviously Affleck.

    No. She gave him plenty of chances and if he still can’t be honest then he’s not really recovering.

  122. millergal says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    No… let him destroy his life without dragging you and the kids down.

  124. mrs_right says

    Ben Affleck, Ex is Jennifer Garner.

    No, but it’s good that they’re civil and get along for the sake of the kids. It’s so hard to break the cycle of addiction. Only about 20% of the population actually has real willpower.

    • itstarapagain says

      My sister has been clean for 15 years and I am so proud of her. The years before that were maddening as she was in and out of rehab and hospitals and the lies never stopped. It wasn’t until her second near death experience (coma, life support) that she realized what she was doing to herself. Addiction is horrible

  125. beachchick218 says

    Affleck/Garner

    No, she shouldn’t give him another chance. WHY SHOULD SHE? They have both moved on. He still isn’t clean.

    Why invite chaos and hurt back into her life? I give her a lot of credit. She has gone beyond the pale with him. Not that he has ever really appreciated it.

  129. liv972 says

    Actor : Ben Affleck
    Ex-wife : Jennifer Garner
    Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance : time to move on…

    Regarding the lies, A+ list celebrities admit they suffer from drinking addiction, sex addiction, eating disorders but most of them don’t want to tell the all truth when it comes to drug because they fear they would not settle big deal any more with big fish (eg. Disney) if they are as portrayed as cocain or heroin user.

  132. tundrapetal says

    Ben Affleck. I think it is fine for him to be selective about the truth when speaking to the public, as long as he is honest in his private life. His career is important for his self-esteem and enables him to provide for his children; self-preservation seems to be his main focus, as it should be.

  134. aaaTR26 says

    Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner. I think he’s just saying that he regrets the divorce because he is plugging a new movie and he wants to recapture the audience that may be disgusted by his addictions and cheating on Jennifer. Brad Pitt displayed a similar reach out to Jennifer Aniston to secure the Oscar. Jennifer G. shouldn’t fall for it.

  136. Kellikopter says

    Been Affleck and Jen Garner. I really don’t think she should. Great people can make horrible mistakes, so I’m not saying he’s a bad person. I just think there’s got to be way too much resentment and hurt there for a chance at a healthy relationship. And I think she knows that.

  144. mmssjj18 says

    Actor: Ben Affleck

    His Ex-Wife: Jennifer Garner

    [Optional] Do you think his ex-wife should give him another chance?

    NO!!!! He’s only doing this so people see his boring new flop

  145. boyjack4 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Addiction is sad and it takes years to both grow out of it and recover and admit to it, he’s making a start here and we should be kind. I hope he gets his life right back on track, he’s a good actor and his kids adore him,at least he always seems to try to be there for them

    • OhYeah says

      That’s very generous of you. Personally, I see this as a tool to market his new movie about a man who is strikingly similar to him. And as long as he’s drinking/using drugs, he’s not there for his kids. The situation is sad, but no one owes him anything at this point, not even the benefit of the doubt.

  154. amagod121 says

    Ben Affleck.
    Jennifer Gardner.

    Optional: Nope. She has three kids to raise and doesn’t need a rebellious, cantankerous 4th child to put her thru the mill again.

  157. shelaur22 says

    Ben Affleck. He also tried to lie for years about his back tattoo. Tried to lie about his ancestors owning slaves.
    Jen Garner.
    Optional: Only an idiot would take him back. He hasn’t changed or improved. He’s still cruising the young girls on Raya, still lying in the press, etc. He’s an embarrassment and a total LOSER.

  159. Honey16 says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner

    No, she shouldn’t take him back, he can’t be honest about his drugs of choice. Ben is like another kid & she needs an honest partner & adult.

  162. zappy2050 says

    Ben Affleck. No way is alcohol his only problem. I also don’t think he is clean.

    Dealt with alcoholics and drug addicts all y life. One of the best things they do is LIE!!!!!!!

    Good luck to whoever he is currently trying to con.