ben affleck: Amid split rumors, friends are deserting Ben Affleck in droves

If media reports are to be believed, friends are deserting Ben Affleck due to his bad temperament and increasingly rude behavior at a time when the actor is struggling with his marital issues amid rumors of an impending split. ‘In Touch’ has reported that Affleck’s behavior has turned so bad and bizarre that it has become a major point of contention. A longtime associate of the Oscar-winning actor told the entertainment news outlet that his marriage in shambles and he shoulders the responsibilities of his new studio, Artists Equity. He said further that Ben Affleck doesn’t have the time and energy he needs to devote to his closest friends.

Ben Affleck busy with ‘RIP’

The ‘Gone Girl’ star has taken the project of his upcoming movie, ‘RIP,’ with long-time collaborator and best friend, Matt Damon. It is believed that the actor has decided to keep himself completely absorbed in the work in this tough situation. An associate of the actor said this is how Ben Affleck deals with adversity, he buckles down and focuses on the work.

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Ben Affleck struggles with alcoholism

Earlier the ‘Pearl Harbor’ star has been transparent and talked about his struggles with alcoholism in the past. He told Fox News in an interview in 1998 that he just wanted to stop it and started regretting some things he did when he was drunk. He received it for the first time in August 2001, then again in February 2017. His wife at the time, Jennifer Garner, helped him go for his third rehab stay in August 2018.

According to ‘In Touch’, the ‘Good Will Hunting’ star is dependent on his family and close friends for support. A close associate told the news outlet that Ben Affleck hates being told what to do, even by people who have known him their entire lives and can be ‘real’ with him without fear of getting banished from his circle.

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FAQs

Who is considered the closest friend of Ben Affleck?
Matt Demon is considered to be the closest friend of Ben Affleck. He is working with him on his upcoming movie, ‘RIP.’

Why are Ben Affleck’s friends deserting him?
A longtime associate of the Oscar-winning actor said that Ben Affleck’s marriage with Jennifer Lopez is in shambles and he shoulders the responsibilities of his new studio, Artists Equity. He said further that Ben Affleck doesn’t have the time and energy he needs to devote to his closest friends.