Ben Affleck shares how he got better and moved on after struggles with alcohol, Part 1

Ben Affleck shares how he got better and moved on after struggles with alcohol, Part 1 | ABC News

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The Oscar-winning actor told Diane Sawyer in an exclusive interview his dad’s addiction to alcohol taught him “how important it is for me to be sober” during the formative years for his kids.
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@alejandrocalle5326 4 жыл бұрын

I quit drinking when a friend called me and told me”do you want your children to remember you as a drunk”? some how that really resonated with me, I had never looked at it that way. I never drank again,I am now two years clean and life is so much better.

@alejandrocalle5326 4 жыл бұрын

Harvey7878 notice how I said it better and not grate.

@gwen8718 4 жыл бұрын

🙌

@dedicatedfelineenthusiast2211 4 жыл бұрын

🤗

@n0tlia465 4 жыл бұрын

💯👏🏻

@Iggystar71 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This made me emotional and genuinely happy you made that decision.

@miralabualjadail4206 4 жыл бұрын

Just look at how Jenifer took care of him, drove him to rehab , got him food and told the paparazzi to leave and respect him, she did all that despite the divorce and cheating. Because he is the father of her kids. That woman is a true gem. You would be totally blind if you didn’t realise it.

@xmochix604 4 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@lemlancaster1775 4 жыл бұрын

Enablers never get the blame

@jukodebu 4 жыл бұрын

thats major co-dependance an illness she's teaching her children now.

@criticaltweaker4393 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a dirtbag junckie and some of us wouldn't be here without people that dont give up on us.. Jennifer to me seems like a fricken saint. And yall dont know how things went.. this is why I hate social media. Yall saying that Jennifer enabled him are fucking clowns yourselves.

@gracenmercy579 4 жыл бұрын

She is

@Bindi_Marc 4 жыл бұрын

He sounded like he was on the verge of tears throughout the whole interview. Forgiveness is available for you too, Ben.

@dp6297 4 жыл бұрын

ELLY MU He was choking up.

@dp6297 4 жыл бұрын

ELLY MU No you can tell just by his answers. In my opinion he understands the pain he has caused and as he talks he is reflecting on it. It’s painful but therapeutic at the same time. I’m sure having alcohol in front of you all the time in that industry isn’t easy. Just my opinion.

@MsGigijenjen 4 жыл бұрын

@ELLY MU I was thinking the same thing but alcohol not medication.

@kimclarke5018 4 жыл бұрын

Bindi Marc forgiveness is available to a lot of people they have just understand that it’s there.

@dumpygoodness4086 3 жыл бұрын

he also sounds like he's....A LITTLE DRUNK. Constant slurring going on!

@plbeckman 4 жыл бұрын

Drinking is a real struggle. I appreciate Ben Affleck 's honesty.

@Paths2business8406 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really not, it’s called being weak.

@Paths2business8406 3 жыл бұрын

@P Springs2388 Like I said weak, and a bunch of excuses. You literally have the power to stop doing anything you don't want to do anymore. People make any and everything out to be an addiction. I've done drugs and smoked cigarettes and never got addicted to anything. People need to take responsibility for their lives and stop making excuses for bad judgment and poor decisions.

@Ralph85Williams85 3 жыл бұрын

@@Paths2business8406 You must be the Specialist we were looking for. A true contribution to this tragic component of so many people's lives!

@Paths2business8406 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ralph85Williams85 Oh hush, you're probably the kind of person who feels sorry for yourself and blames any problems you have on everyone else, instead of looking in the mirror at yourself. It's only a tragic component in the lives of people who allow it to be.

@Ralph85Williams85 3 жыл бұрын

@@Paths2business8406 You got it right! I throw away my mask! You know everything, even without knowing a bit about my life. If You wanna know... I had a very tough life in a very abusive alcoholic family. I realized something was really wrong about my emotional response to a lot of things. I went into therapy and now i can manage almost everything within and around me. You shut the *** up!

@lizlopez5945 4 жыл бұрын

I was an alcoholic for 10 years, such a horrible hell I lived and my children, with Jesus I have been able to be sober for 10 months ❤️❤️❤️

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

Liz Lopez, I have been there and done that myself. Stay Strong and Stay Well!!! 15 year's of sobriety here in Philadelphia, Pa. I am Proud of you!👍👍👍👍

@mariannecstasy 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!!! Lean on to Jesus

@TonTreyMarc 4 жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@69Fabulosity 4 жыл бұрын

Amen🙏❗With Jesus nothing is impossible!

@spegat 4 жыл бұрын

How nice of Jesus to wait ten years

@siva40 4 жыл бұрын

When a man opens up like that, it's real and he's hurting.

@mhunt7093 4 жыл бұрын

You can hear the pain in his voice for sure.

@laurawhitaker1797 4 жыл бұрын

Siva Subbu He’s an actor trying to rehabilitate his career/image. Keep that in mind before getting all weepy. Also, it’s only been a couple of months since his last tumble off the sobriety wagon. Alcoholics are very manipulative and therefore experienced at the art of deception even during brief periods of sobriety. Before giving him a standing ovation, I would wait for at least the next act.

@needmorezen365 4 жыл бұрын

Siva Subbu - Yes, and you can see the pain in his eyes. Can't be easy to struggle and have the spotlight on you for millions to judge him. I wish him the best.

@aprilgosa5779 4 жыл бұрын

@@laurawhitaker1797 you are a very unforgiving soul aren't you he is trying here its not about how many times you fall off the wagon its how many times you hop back on it and try again that makes you a success

@siva40 4 жыл бұрын

@@laurawhitaker1797 I want to ask you how you lost your faith in people.

@brantleycc 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sober for 11 years and I can’t imagine having to go on GMA and explain my mistakes and my addiction to the world. But I would do it for my kids and my sobriety too. Takes incredible courage to do what he did.

@juliaelizabeth2028 2 жыл бұрын

11 years sober is such an accomplishment. Hope you’re doing well kind stranger.

@IaMCdN1 4 жыл бұрын

He’s got so much sadness in his eyes.

@eternalbliss5189 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of alcoholics do.

@marla591 2 жыл бұрын

He's a sad sack.

@luciaperdue5687 2 жыл бұрын

@@marla591 Do you walk outside your front door, with your faults, written on your forehead.? As for Dianne Sawyer she was disgraceful in her interview with Jennifer Lopez. She would not get away with it today She would have been fired for her astrocious and belittling interview towards Jennifer Lopez. To this day she should have been reprimanded. Forgive my spelling mistakes and grammar I have zero tollerance for people who are disrespectful, Towards different Nationalities. It's about time you cop on, Human Race can procreate. We are all different culture's if you fall in love with. different Nationalities So what be happy and healthy And have beautiful children to pass on your wisdom.

@jerrygil1965 2 жыл бұрын

@@eternalbliss5189 True

@lfgarza Жыл бұрын

Accountability.

@maddie9185 4 жыл бұрын

“I don’t want my kids to pay for my sins” wow, he’s at least owning his mistakes and struggles and he seems like he’s ready to start over.

@TeamHyulix30 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Ben funny

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

@thokozani duwinde ,one day at a time, and Never look back!

@MarcosIsABaritone 4 жыл бұрын

Good for him and his kids but... it's not wowing.

@laurenmay2098 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the life of someone with addiction, it is possible a relapse, but people won’t feel empathy for someone like him, they think it’s a matter of his own will, and it isn’t. The same way if someone find out they have cancer they worry, get a treatment, go into remission. But what if they for some crazy reason find another cancer few years down the road? In my opinion it is the same thing, it is horrible. But there is hope, the same way that is hope for cancer. Same people will die, and some won’t. Hope he gets all support he can, being a celebrity doesn’t help at all.

@maddie9185 4 жыл бұрын

nicola simpkins at his age it’s pretty much guarantee. Because I am sure that this is not a new problem, it’s just takes years to admit it.

@user-ef5id9km3p 4 жыл бұрын

proud of Ben for trying to be a better man and father, for loving his kids that much.

@scottjharris 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a good guy. He just struggles with alcohol addiction like so many of us..... I feel him. I understand.

@Xphantomgamer 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, no ones perfect in this world

@hickokhaley 2 жыл бұрын

My Cousin struggled with addiction as well, but he never blamed his wife. He took responsibility for his struggles.

@OAMLLMAO 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not a good guy, he cheated on his wife who took care of him

@tammysims8716 Жыл бұрын

@@hickokhaley I am pulling for Bennifet 2.0. But after he bashed Jennifer Garner, blaming her for him drinking is so narcissistic of him. Really low blow. I wonder how his children feel knowing their Dad is publicly insulting their Mom Jennifer Garner. Not cool.

@peachesandcream4897 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos to Jen for keeping it together and raising a family as she dealt with the loss of her partner/full time father figure and also continued to help him through this ordeal. I can see why he speaks so highly of her. What a woman.

@sharonsparks900 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, until JLo came along.

@toasted_.coconut 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing that hes opening up like this. Shows that anyone can battle the addiction disease. Tons of respect for Ben.

@zhaquiri 4 жыл бұрын

He has a movie coming out in a month where he plays a character with the same struggles. Nothing "amazing" about this sudden honesty; it's a PR stunt for his new movie. A marketing ploy. He also did cocaine and that was the biggest 4 more so than his alcoholism, yet he's selectively keeping the coke habit a secret. So much for honesty.

@nithinsreenivas4123 4 жыл бұрын

@@zhaquiri just stfu my guy...you never know what alcohol can do to you?

@markg.4246 4 жыл бұрын

“Battling” is a recipe for failure. The solution is to live differently.

@jenniferburton7044 2 жыл бұрын

@@zhaquiri Oh wow It’s almost as if actors sometimes portray people who are similar to them 🤔

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Affleck, I never thought I could stop either! 15 year's of sobriety here in Philadelphia, Pa. Stay Strong and Stay Well!

@kpag3030 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Gaynor 5 years for me. Well done brother.

@blessedhighlyfavored2132 4 жыл бұрын

@@kpag3030 Congrats to you

@blessedhighlyfavored2132 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Gaynor Proud of you ,Congratulations !!!!

@chattycathy8089 4 жыл бұрын

VERY proud of both of you! Take good care of yourself!!

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

Kelly Pagano and Blessed Highly Favored, Thank you so much, Stay Strong and Stay Well! I went from being a Homeless Alcoholic to a Proud Duplex Owner! Never look back at past mistakes and regrets,Believe in yourselves.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

@xmochix604 4 жыл бұрын

A broken family is one of the hardest most heart-wrenching thing..

@Loulou______ 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sober 15 years & it’s still difficult most days. I hope he and everyone struggling with addiction finds the strength to make it through.

@markg.4246 4 жыл бұрын

It’s “difficult” because you’re living in the problem, instead of the solution. From my own experience, the moment I stopped “trying not to drink”, was the moment my recovery began. Alcohol is NOT the root problem! Living differently is the solution.

@Erin-bd6jg 4 жыл бұрын

Fame. Fortune. Everything. And still learning. He knows that and it takes humility to recognize there is still room for improving yourself even when you're a celebrity. After all, we're all human and imperfect. Really wishing the best for Ben.

@cnjetixnicktoonsenjoyer2002 4 жыл бұрын

Meh that's true, dispite that cancerous divorce he had, I just don't know if I can trust Jennifer anymore.

@newbietoytbiz950 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, “What is possible is greater than what has past”. Words to live by 🔥

@benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my wonderful fan

@benafflecks6765 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for your support towards my career without a good fan like you I wouldn't have come this far,you're a fan indeed, how long have you been a fan of my movies? I will like to know you more you can write me on my private mail @ Benafflecksprivate.mails@gmail.com

@jenniferburton7044 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Ben has so many different accounts and time to comment in between JLo and movie roles

@99annanic 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a great actor and seems like a great person. Hope he gets back on his feet.

@christinel2569 4 жыл бұрын

nr99 👍

@loriflynn78 4 жыл бұрын

I pray he maintains this course and is honest with himself and learns that loving yourself is half the battle.

@benaffleck3443 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@boooootch 4 жыл бұрын

Takes guts to own these things. Good on Ben.

@fedvvvv 4 жыл бұрын

He's a good guy. I hope he finds his way.

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

@Righteous,guess your still searching!!!!

@mars8499 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed ...

@EmteeTeee 4 жыл бұрын

I love Ben Affeck but HE WAS A FUCKING WHORE on the beautiful Jennifer Garner!!! . He MUCKED up that beautiful BEAUTIFUL Jennifer Garner!!!! and with children!!! WTF!!!

@tenderheart7530 4 жыл бұрын

Mary T So why do you love him?

@EmteeTeee 4 жыл бұрын

@@tenderheart7530 LOL. I think he's a great actor but WHORING AROUND is not on the top of my list, it's not even on the bottom! Just DON'T DO IT especially to the mother of his children.

@sashamulligan2993 4 жыл бұрын

Tremendous respect for how honest he is! Great interview.

@sparklefulify 4 жыл бұрын

He needs the prayer support. God bless him. We all need it.

@NancyEllenB 4 жыл бұрын

“It’s in the cracks ...” I was never a huge fan of his; I am now a huge supporter. What a fantastic and humble conversation.

@14AspenDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you feel the need to mention you never were a fan?

@Nelita677 4 жыл бұрын

i know how that is, something about a person makes you not like them, then you hear them speak and they become "human".

@frolleinamigeisha7994 4 жыл бұрын

I loved when he said that too. I’m a mom of two toddlers, and he is so right. The big things are big, but the little things are just as big if not greater. I love little random blurted out things and certain facial expressions because you watch their character unfold. Getting to know them is what it is. Christmas, Birthdays, sporting events shift your focus on the big picture, while everyday life gives you deeper insight to the person that they are. That moved me too when he said that.

@speakingtruths4215 4 жыл бұрын

14 Aspen Drive Why does it matter to you that much, or at all? She can say whatever she wants. Get off your soapbox, boomer.

@marthadwyer2856 4 жыл бұрын

NancyEllenB I agree

@MrsKimchula 4 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. I lost my dad to liver cancer a few months ago and I remember the fear I lived with growing up, seeing him struggle with alcoholism as long as I can remember. God bless mr affleck for trying so hard.

@elizabethcimino6559 4 жыл бұрын

This was a heartfelt interview; I wish him all the best in the world!

@marijar8638 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Diane's best interview ever. She honored Ben's boundaries and showed him respect while sharing a great story of hope that all suffering similarly, whether famous or not, can relate to. Ben's candidness on a sensitive topic was courageous. Expressing his love and respect for his family is admirable. I wish that I could have been the support his wife was to him in my experience. We live; we learn. Much love to all❤!

@mariarosales5240 4 жыл бұрын

Coming from a family of alcohol addiction I understand the struggle. I really hope he keeps fighting not just for himself but for his kids. He’s a great actor and director and I really hope he’s surrounded by good people.

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

Maria Rosales, I too came from a Family with Alcohol abuse! Myself included, now have 15 years of sobriety here in Philadelphia, Pa.

@superlex611 4 жыл бұрын

@Harvey7878 no wonder parents does'nt care about children how they wanted to educate your kid

@annadembowska1160 Жыл бұрын

My father was an alcoholic

@dianewhalen9721 4 жыл бұрын

I wish him all the luck and support in his healing journey

@Hotoffthepress101 2 жыл бұрын

The end of that interview really got to me. I hear and feel his pain.

@channelmanager2.058 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I can relate so much to his story. Raised by and around alcoholics. It was just life for me. Had untreated depression. Grew up to become an alcoholic myself and caused pain to the ones I love most. I fought the battle and now have 7 1/2 years of sobriety. Good for you, Ben, for coming out and speaking about your struggles. You’re helping more people than you’ll ever know.

@ssazerac 4 жыл бұрын

Alcoholic is a terrible word. The reality of Alcoholism is much more terrifying.

@glendaroberts5965 4 жыл бұрын

I had an aunt that drank herself to death. It’s absolutely horrible. She lived in Alaska most all of her life. Alcoholism is very rampant up there. Almost 20% of the population has a drinking problem.

@deborahrogersroderick233 4 жыл бұрын

@@glendaroberts5965 self treatment of mental disorders

@kellyrn6014 4 жыл бұрын

@@glendaroberts5965 It's not just in Alaska; its prevalent in every state across the nation.

@Slowhand871 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have to define a person.

@emh8861 4 жыл бұрын

@@glendaroberts5965 Keeps them warm.

@rwb3562 4 жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for him, this must have been very difficult

@LeiliMana 4 жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for him to open up like that. Amazing and very helpful

@themanofthehour5665 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of respect and love to Ben for being so open about his alcohol addiction. Yes he is a very famous actor but he is human, a father and has feelings like anyone.

@IceKrimDream 4 жыл бұрын

He looks so good at his age, just being humble I guess.

@yourbos999 4 жыл бұрын

IceCreamDream Aw. That was nice. He does. He’s still cute

@ishmaeldarjean2757 4 жыл бұрын

He’s 47 not 77. He isn’t old.

@laffietaffie 4 жыл бұрын

he didn't for a while. looks much better now. healthier.

@ckotcher1 2 жыл бұрын

He really does.

@babyparker2014 4 жыл бұрын

I can hear him fighting back tears from emotion.. ♥️💪🏽. Keep fighting the good fight Ben!!

@paulevans6066 2 жыл бұрын

"I can drink like a normal person. Just wine with dinner" - every alcoholic ever

@jenniferburton7044 2 жыл бұрын

It’s never just one

@SC-uq2jf 2 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer Burton It's like trying to cut out eating junk food....You have to "clean up your living environment".... you can't bring junk food [ alcoholic beverages ] into the house because you inherently know your LACK OF DISCIPLINE😏 You know you will eat ( drink ) until there is NOTHING left in the cupboard. It's as simple as that. You can't buy the illicit item when you know you STILL LACK self control.

@jenniferburton7044 2 жыл бұрын

@@SC-uq2jf I would HARDLY compare addiction to a “lack of control” it’s so much more than that. Many more layers deep. I would also never compare alcoholism to “junk food” That’s just me. I have a college degree and multiple years of sobriety. What tf do I know though

@jenniferburton7044 2 жыл бұрын

@@SC-uq2jf I will agree with you in cleaning up your environment. I just didn’t care for your particular analogy. I WISH it was as easy as giving up sweets or a food that I love. It’s a lifelong battle, morning to night. It’s a mental obsession. It’s years of treatment facilities and various medications. It’s growing up being raped and abused, starved. Years of being in the foster system. Years of abuse with no warmth aside from having a drink. Getting used to numbing yourself because life is so hard. To me, that’s alcoholism. Not simple a matter of “oh I can’t refrain or I have no control” it’s NOT about that, it’s about pain so deep and depression that never ends. That’s what perpetuates the vicious cycle of alcoholism.

@SC-uq2jf 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferburton7044 That was NOT what I meant; Please don't put words in my mouth. I am also college educated...have had to survive sexual assault etc. I know that removing those addictive subtances out of the environment, means you don't have it in your space to use it when you are vulnerable. Period. Full stop.. It's not a long-term solution, however if you don't have the subtances at your disposal, that's just a start. You still have to do the work to maintain sobriety.

@amandagarcia6320 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really good interview. It takes a! lot! of COURAGE! to come forth (and open up) about the struggles and challenges life presents us with and Ben is right when he says he takes "comfort" in knowing this is the "shared reality" of the human experience. None of us are as alone as we sometimes feel that we are:-) Everyone is in this together. Really good interview.

@DungarooAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

This man is underrated as an actor.

@GloriousMushroom 2 жыл бұрын

@Hazries45 nah watch the extended edition. Great movie.

@acheman8836 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, he looks like his old self again. During his filming of Justice League, his face was different, more bloated. He seems to be doing much better now, good for him.

@DReaves 4 жыл бұрын

Desiree Hall not at all. that’s when he started to drink heavily and his marriage was falling apart. Nobody goes from in the best shape of their life for a role and then “puts on some pounds” for the same role, that’s just doesn’t make any sense. He wasn’t healthy in justice league. He was in a bad place in his life

@DReaves 4 жыл бұрын

Desiree Hall I did. What’s your point?

@tonysamaniego7875 4 жыл бұрын

Andy Castellanos I was thinking the same.

@TheFailedmessiah 4 жыл бұрын

Being an alcoholic you get that face bloat no matter how fit you get, he doesnt have that anymore. He looks good here.

@cn5007 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFailedmessiah how fit a person is if he is a drink huh? You cant be both

@mikir6489 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a good dude and I’m So glad he’s bc on track and moving on with his life ,happy ,sober and healthy !

@royjones8312 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. Was always one of my favorite actors. Having gotten through heroin addiction alive I understand the struggle. Wish him all the best.

@meghnamanjunatha4707 4 жыл бұрын

This interview reminded me why I loved Ben. Very proud of what he has overcome. Happy to see him in his original form, same like what he used to be, in his best years. Wish him happiness and peace of mind. Love you Ben ❤

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan

@BigPlaneFixer 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. Always loved his work. And I felt for him when he stumbled. I've been sober 20 years and it's never an easy thing to maintain. Depression always seems to come hand and hand with addictions. I really want him to succeed.

@christinel2569 4 жыл бұрын

Shaun 👍

@denisethrondsen3399 4 жыл бұрын

I admire him for being very honest. It’s hard enough to go through this privately, let alone publicly. We’ve all made mistakes and I wish him the best!

@crystalnyla 4 жыл бұрын

This man is so special and great!!!! I’ve worked with him with my daughter for weeks on set and I can see the hurt and love each time in his eyes🙏🏼He’s funny and down to earth and I hope he finds his true worth inside outside of Hollywood 🥰

@benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks crystal

@lstruggy 4 жыл бұрын

Towards the end of this interview when Ben was talking about “pain” he looks like he really needed a drink right there. I’m 8 months sober from smoking THC and 6yrs sober from alcohol stay strong Batman! 👍🏽

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

PMCO5,I never thought I could stop either, I now have 15 years of sobriety here in Philadelphia, Pa. Stay Strong and Stay Well!

@michaelgaynor6866 4 жыл бұрын

@Anna Smith ,so true,so true! I hid the pain of being Molested by a cousin!

@moneyball8287 4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with marijuana dude. Smoke up

@lstruggy 4 жыл бұрын

Boogaloo Shrimp can’t do it anymore was a 30 yrs smoker, last 10 yrs I was suffering from (CHS) cannabinod hypermesis syndrome was heavy on concentrates (dabs) the last decade & chs was literally killing me slowly I’m good on that 🙅🏾‍♂️

@moneyball8287 4 жыл бұрын

@@lstruggy That's your problem. Heavy dab use. Smoke flower you'll be alright

@janeydoe-nuts8663 4 жыл бұрын

Diane looks so natural and gorgeous still at 74. If she has had a lot of surgery, she did it well.

@758joe 4 жыл бұрын

janey doe-nuts that bitch def don’t look natural mad botox

@steverico3090 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf you talking about she looks like she just walked out of the plastic mold.

@758joe 4 жыл бұрын

steverico fr this guy smoking

@musicman76enator 4 жыл бұрын

You high bruh?

@steverico3090 4 жыл бұрын

@@musicman76enator I fucking am and I still see that plastic bitch.

@markiewatson 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a big star being genuine, open and honest for a change and not sycophantic and over sentimental and not being guarded and defensive, full respect to the guy

@nabihahossain3956 4 жыл бұрын

All creds to Ben for opening about his addiction but can we talk about Diane Sawyer for a second? This woman is 74. Holyyy

@carolinekelly8481 4 жыл бұрын

His heart was so hurt , yes 74 shes amazing

@RolandDeschain1 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, son! She's holding it together like a champ.

@Mcthindi 4 жыл бұрын

Who is she ????the one in interviewing?¿

@Bradley2294 4 жыл бұрын

Awe Ben 💕 You are a good person and you are not defined by your mistakes. I wish you the best.

@hickorysocks2628 4 жыл бұрын

Bradley Noth Why dont you two just get a room? 🙄

@Nazaba09 4 жыл бұрын

angelina angel he never cheated they were already broken up.

@Bradley2294 4 жыл бұрын

angelina angel I would hate for me, you or Ben Affleck to be considered bad people for one bad mistake we made throughout the course of our lives.

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nazaba09 Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bradley2294 Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan

@musicman76enator 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, despite being 47, looks like he could be in his early to Mid 30s. Good for him.

@Justme-fh3qi 4 жыл бұрын

Get botox and see a Dermatologist like he does and you can look that way too.

@thethrowawaythatstayed7055 4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Jay Evans lmao he looks 40 minimum

@rolloma6494 4 жыл бұрын

Just be Black and you won't crack!

@purelife3048 3 жыл бұрын

@@Justme-fh3qi Botox, lower blepharoplasty surgery , fillers and radiofrecuency on the face.

@Getitgirlllll4717 2 жыл бұрын

Ben Affleck has always been FINE!!!! Helllllo! Out here looking like a WHOLE MEAL! Not sorry someone had to lighten the mood had to be me! Lol. Seriously im proud that he is pulling thru and and sharing his struggles. Kudos to Ben. You will get better each day! You got this God has you! ❤Sophia

@kerilynnpearsall92 3 жыл бұрын

I love him so much more now. Heard he's the sweetest guy, and this is so wonderful to see. Feel so bad for him

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@Frances_Elizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

When he said the word “failure” he almost cried and the camera cut. I can see his pain and sadness as he’s trying to put a strong face. I can imagine the struggle of alcoholism in general but to also have a public career, the pressure in the entertainment industry, while trying to be a parent is a lot and I’m so happy to see he’s fighting so hard for his kids to break this generational curse. He’s so blessed to have people who love him. I understand he didn’t want to talk about his marriage and divorce in detail because he’s felt like he let Jennifer down and after everything she physically went to get him help many times for the sake of their kids, that right there is LOVE. I’m just wishing and praying so hard for anyone going through this and that they receive the help, love and second chance ❤️

@stevebn1071 4 жыл бұрын

He should just move on. I wish him out of the hollyweird delusion and a more normal life. He is being pathetic and needs to get a grip.

@RoyalMasterpiece 4 жыл бұрын

I really don’t want my child to pay for my sins. Powerful. You aren’t alone, Ben. My Father was an alcoholic, too. God’s very best to you.

@christinel2569 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@christinel2569 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@christinel2569 4 жыл бұрын

How's your father doing now?

@benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dear fan, you are right for what you said.

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinel2569 Thanks for the support. It's my out most pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan

@drewdirtandrewhwarren7295 4 жыл бұрын

He learned how to break that chain so no one has to live and grow up remembering any sort of what he remembers and that is a big big hard thing to do talking about it makes it easier though I learned or even physical fitness helps to for me

@catsdujour 4 жыл бұрын

this made me cry. his heart is so heavy right now... :( I hope he finds his peace soon. very telling.

@savageclassymoody386 3 жыл бұрын

i wish him the best he is brave talking about his pain and suffering and helping himself to a better life I wish him well

@barbarabueno81 4 жыл бұрын

He is a beautiful person!

@marialewis6432 4 жыл бұрын

@Whatever you're an ass ... and he has spoken about the despicable Weinstein. Actually stuck up for Gwyneth Paltrow to him, so, STFU

@ROFO79 4 жыл бұрын

Maria Lewis nope. That was Brad Pitt not Afleck

@Latrone45 4 жыл бұрын

Maria Lewis uhh wasn’t that Brad Pitt? :/

@purelife3048 3 жыл бұрын

@@ROFO79 ben Affleck knew all about Weinstein but didn't say anything..

@benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara

@kristenfortune5026 4 жыл бұрын

He seems very sincere! Good for him

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@valeriemoran842 3 жыл бұрын

Such an honest and real interview. I hope he realizes how many people this will help.

@BettieBoo 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the courage and honesty in his responses. Great interview Ben thank you

@CRS327 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully honest and sincere!!!Great job!!!

@keepingitreal5533 4 жыл бұрын

He truly wants to get better. I think he will 🙏

@lazfernandez9120 4 жыл бұрын

Ben is a great role model as he is himself in everything he does, he's the best of Hollywood had offered us and i pray he stays humble as he is.

@jellibear2011 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man so much - he's a true inspiration 🥰🥰🥰

@barbarajohnson2646 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it, Ben!

@TheGallifreyanKnight 4 жыл бұрын

I have SO much respect for Ben. He went through alot a few years ago and now, he has been able to bring himself back and stay healthy. Incredible. Well Done Ben!

@sandralimones3437 4 жыл бұрын

God bless his efforts. I'm glad he is able to think about his kids and not just about himself. I absolutely adore this guy. I wish I could meet him. May he always stay sober.

@GenF91 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great interview. He was very raw. Addiction is no joke. Glad to see you’re doing better, Ben ❤️.

@chrishansen9731 4 жыл бұрын

I hope he stays that way

@richardkelbie5362 4 жыл бұрын

Love these guys coming forward with their issues. I'm going through it too. God bless

@michellebarron1987 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Kelbie 👏 you got this

@tickedoffnow 4 жыл бұрын

I Love the Affleck Brothers Ben looks so sad God Bless him

@gumzy3000 3 жыл бұрын

This man is so incredible, I have so much respect for him for trying to overcome his demons and generational trauma. My dad himself has battled alcoholism and he quit a few years ago. It was one of the hardest things he has done but my family is so much better now. Sure, he still has major mood swings and is prone to anger on occasion due to alcohol withdrawals - but he is improving. Alcoholism destroys families. If you see someone suffering, please get them the help they need.

@carmenl163 8 ай бұрын

A lot of addicts are self-medicating. It sounds like your dad could benefit from looking into that.

@kpag3030 4 жыл бұрын

I can relate big time to the way he tells his story. Some differences in the details, but the heart of the story is there. I feel it the way he talks about it.

@mghee5694 4 жыл бұрын

When they talked about pain, i cried. Damn I felt it.

@lisellesloan3191 4 жыл бұрын

Diane is the best, to notice something subtle, such as Ben's face changing every time he says "pain."

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@azkymohamed123 3 жыл бұрын

@@benaffleck9736 lol

@griselbaez8696 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope he gets better for good. He's been my Idol since I was 15, I remember I used to have a huge crush on him. I'm 35 now, he still has a special place in my heart.

@muhammadumer7833 4 жыл бұрын

He's been thru a lot. May God bless him ❤️

@Megatron-sl5us 4 жыл бұрын

I love Diane Sawyer! I've been watching her for over twenty years. She's still super beautiful! Very happy she did another interview.

@pinaopina 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any more room for failure. Wao!! God got you Ben. Just keep looking.

@Allthingsgreat1 4 жыл бұрын

Suyapa Opina 👍

@alecmike4838 4 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful how are you spending your day

@actown8170 4 жыл бұрын

Love Ben Affleck. Great actor and director. Smart funny compassionate dude. I'm glad he's gotten help and is reclaiming his life. We all deserve second chances.

@edwconr Жыл бұрын

when people in general, and Christians in particular start asking 'who, what, when, where, why, who told you that and how' before taking any action against their own household or/and others, the orchestrations and machinations of the malicious scandalmongering antichrists will be exposed and derailed. People, there are those who deliberately mislead others away from the truth.....stay in the light as Christ is in the light of truth.

@Vikram777ish 3 жыл бұрын

Damn.. we feel you Ben! Broken families are very hard and life changing forever. Some choices we definitely do not have but we must make the best of things. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@LexiKnight 4 жыл бұрын

Ben looks so healthy and young! Good to see his life is getting back on track. Disappointed that he won't return as Batman but no role is more important than his life.

@frodelindberg99 4 жыл бұрын

Alex D'souza Exactly. His health is more important than anything.

@LexiKnight 4 жыл бұрын

@J cvb Whatever he's doing is great cause he looked so out of shape and bloated last year. He looks fit now.

@summerquinn9906 4 жыл бұрын

Addiction, depression and pain are something a lot of us can relate to in one way or another. Kudos to you Ben for facing your own personal demons and rising above them. Don’t let the pain from your past consume who you are or can become today. 🙏💖🙏

@sillyshenanigan2108 4 жыл бұрын

Hes so much more humble now and its good to c hes taking responsibility for his life and becoming the father and man he wants to be..God bless! Everyone deserves a second chance

@aidamontes9155 2 жыл бұрын

I know how he feels we went through the same thing my brothers and sisters with my father being in alcoholic and the pain that my mother used to go through

@jennifereternity3561 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I so admire him for being so transparent. 🙏♥️

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@barbb127 4 жыл бұрын

He is an amazing person & very caring father! I wish him all the best! All love & support to Ben Affleck! 😇❤️

@nolagirl7082 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a drug addict and I can totally relate to Ben! He’s so right, addiction is one of the most painful things you will ever go thru and the most painful part doesn’t even have anything to do with you! It’s your friends, your family, the people that matter the most who you are hurting day by day, that’s the most painful part of the whole thing! Knowing your hurting them so bad, but you just can’t stop

@marla591 2 жыл бұрын

Pain is losing a child to drugs. In this day in age, anyone that gets involved in doing drugs knows what they're doing. You play, you pay.

@nolagirl7082 2 жыл бұрын

@@marla591 I’m sorry if you have lost your child to drugs.. that must be very painful

@paulwilfridhunt 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love what Ben is saying when he says the thing about redemption and sin and all that stuff. I love it.

@MarthaMcCrum 4 жыл бұрын

All the best to you Ben❤️ I love how you said that about parenting, that it’s in the cracks. Very eloquently said and true.

@benaffleck9736 3 жыл бұрын

@Ghost-Mama 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so PROUD of him! Beating addictions, especially when normalized by parental figures, is the hardest fight to battle. He now sees it from his children's point of view, which means that mentally he visited himself as a child, and realized the damage he was doing as it was done to him. That's POWERFUL !! He healed his inner childhood traumas by himself. WOW. That's Amazing. And that's what he needed to beat his addiction. He needed to internally face the problem, and he did!! That shows great character and strength! But, let's face it, Ben has always been an Amazing individual!! It helped that Jen was a strong loving woman who supported his recovery. AWESOME STORY!! 💜❤💚

@abbya2341 4 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to be vulnerable but that’s awesome that he’s able to show his struggles because no matter how much money you have ,everyone goes through stuff.