Jennifer López and Ben Affleck reunited after ending their relationship for 20 years, making her one of Hollywood’s darlings once again; However, the engagement could be overshadowed by the actor’s past, which influenced his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner.
The ‘If I Were 30’ star has shown maturity by expressing joy at her ex-partner’s new relationship with the singer, but all is not well with Ben Affleck as a couple, and she has in various interviews pointed out.
Garner celebrated his 50th birthday in a big way on April 17, among the guests were Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, showing that the relationship between the three is good and he intends everything to be fine for the sake of their sons.
Although the actress’ testimony has been positive, a source close to her revealed what she really thinks about her ex-husband’s commitment, citing the actor’s alcoholism: “As long as he stays sober, she’ll be happy.”
During an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, actress Jennifer Garner revealed that during her marriage to Affleck, there was infidelity and she was marked by alcohol abuse; Although he recognized that he was a brilliant man, he also pointed out that he was difficult to be with.
Ben Affleck blames Garner for his alcoholism
The ‘Daredevil’ actor has been heavily criticized after blaming his marriage to Jennifer Garner for his alcoholism in an interview, as he asserted drinking was a way to escape the issues he was having with the actress .
“I thought ‘I can’t go because of my kids’ but I’m not happy, what should I do?’ (…) I drank a bottle of whiskey and fell asleep on the couch, which turned out not to be the solution,” he said in an interview with Howard Stern.
Despite being in rehab several times and saying he’s sorry for the things he’s done while under the influence of alcohol, he hasn’t dodged criticism on social media, where netizens have defended Garner, calling him “little man.”
“Things I wish I had done differently, and it’s rooted in this instinct to look at my past and think I wish I could have prevented this painful event,” she said.