In a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Ben Affleck stirred up quite a controversy with his comments regarding his struggles with alcoholism and his marriage to Jennifer Garner.
His remarks have sparked significant criticism, as many believe he is unfairly shifting the blame onto his ex-wife.
During the interview, Affleck expressed a belief that if he had remained in his marriage, he would likely still be drinking.
He recounted feeling trapped by his commitment to their children, stating, “I can’t leave because of my children, but I’m unhappy.
What do I do?” Unfortunately, he admitted that his solution was to drown his sorrows in a bottle of scotch and fall asleep on the couch.
This candid confession, however, seems to overlook the fact that Garner had been instrumental in helping him seek rehabilitation multiple times, even after their separation.
The backlash was swift.
Author Roxane Gay took to Twitter, expressing her disappointment: “I was rooting for Ben Affleck, but it’s so stupid to blame his drinking on his marriage to Jennifer Garner.
She dried his btt out various times.
After that, they even broke up.” Gay’s words resonated with many who felt that Affleck’s attempt to deflect responsibility was misguided.
Adding fuel to the fire, sources revealed that Garner is now being pulled into this narrative because of Affleck’s current relationship with Jennifer Lopez.
It seems that even Lopez herself is feeling the heat from the fallout of Affleck’s comments.
Reports indicate that she is not pleased with the situation and wishes to avoid being dragged into the drama surrounding Affleck’s past.
Despite the criticism, Affleck attempted to clarify his statements during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
He claimed that the media had sensationalized his remarks, labeling the backlash as “clickbait.” Affleck argued that the two-hour conversation he had with Stern was misrepresented, making it seem as though he was saying the opposite of what he intended.
He defended himself by stating, “I don’t trust that it’s the specific inverse of who I’m, what I accept, and I could never believe my children should at any point say a terrible word regarding their mother.” This heartfelt assertion was meant to demonstrate his respect for Garner, yet it did little to quell the growing discontent among fans and critics alike.
Affleck’s struggle with addiction has long been a topic of public interest, and many people have followed his journey with empathy.
However, his recent comments have left some questioning whether he genuinely understands the impact of his words.
The notion that he might be using his marriage as a scapegoat for his issues raises eyebrows and concerns.
As the internet continues to react unfavorably to Affleck’s statements, the likelihood of Garner responding publicly seems slim.
