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
    @alejandrocalle5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1272

    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
      @alejandrocalle5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Harvey7878 notice how I said it better and not grate.

    • @gwen8718
      @gwen8718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🙌

    • @dedicatedfelineenthusiast2211
      @dedicatedfelineenthusiast2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤗

    • @n0tlia465
      @n0tlia465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯👏🏻

    • @Iggystar71
      @Iggystar71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @siva40
    @siva40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1235

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

    • @mhunt7093
      @mhunt7093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      You can hear the pain in his voice for sure.

    • @laurawhitaker1797
      @laurawhitaker1797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      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
      @needmorezen365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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
      @aprilgosa5779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@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
      @siva40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @miralabualjadail4206
    @miralabualjadail4206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1837

    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
      @xmochix604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agree!

    • @lemlancaster1775
      @lemlancaster1775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Enablers never get the blame

    • @jukodebu
      @jukodebu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @criticaltweaker4393
      @criticaltweaker4393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      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
      @gracenmercy579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She is

  • @plbeckman
    @plbeckman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +388

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

    • @Paths2business8406
      @Paths2business8406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Paths2business8406
      @Paths2business8406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
      @Ralph85Williams85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Paths2business8406
      @Paths2business8406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @Ralph85Williams85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
    @lizlopez5945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1399

    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
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      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
      @mariannecstasy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You can do it!!! Lean on to Jesus

    • @TonTreyMarc
      @TonTreyMarc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Praise God!

    • @69Fabulosity
      @69Fabulosity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Amen🙏❗With Jesus nothing is impossible!

    • @spegat
      @spegat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      How nice of Jesus to wait ten years

  • @maddie9185
    @maddie9185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +866

    “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
      @TeamHyulix30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha Ben funny

    • @michaelgaynor6866
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @MarcosIsABaritone
      @MarcosIsABaritone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @laurenmay2098
      @laurenmay2098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @maddie9185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @IaMCdN1
    @IaMCdN1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    He’s got so much sadness in his eyes.

    • @eternalbliss5189
      @eternalbliss5189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      A lot of alcoholics do.

    • @marla591
      @marla591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's a sad sack.

    • @luciaperdue5687
      @luciaperdue5687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @jerrygil1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eternalbliss5189 True

    • @lfgarza
      @lfgarza ปีที่แล้ว

      Accountability.

  • @brantleycc
    @brantleycc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    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
      @juliaelizabeth2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Bindi_Marc
    @Bindi_Marc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +809

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

    • @dp6297
      @dp6297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ELLY MU He was choking up.

    • @dp6297
      @dp6297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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
      @MsGigijenjen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @kimclarke5018
      @kimclarke5018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dumpygoodness4086
      @dumpygoodness4086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @toasted_.coconut
    @toasted_.coconut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

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

    • @zhaquiri
      @zhaquiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @nithinsreenivas4123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @markg.4246
      @markg.4246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jenniferburton7044
      @jenniferburton7044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @scottjharris
    @scottjharris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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

    • @Xphantomgamer
      @Xphantomgamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agree, no ones perfect in this world

    • @hickokhaley
      @hickokhaley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @OAMLLMAO
      @OAMLLMAO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @tammysims8716
      @tammysims8716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
    @peachesandcream4897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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.

  • @user-ef5id9km3p
    @user-ef5id9km3p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +267

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

  • @michaelgaynor6866
    @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

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

    • @kpag3030
      @kpag3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Michael Gaynor
      5 years for me. Well done brother.

    • @blessedhighlyfavored2132
      @blessedhighlyfavored2132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kpag3030 Congrats to you

    • @blessedhighlyfavored2132
      @blessedhighlyfavored2132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Michael Gaynor
      Proud of you ,Congratulations !!!!

    • @chattycathy8089
      @chattycathy8089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @michaelgaynor6866
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

  • @Loulou______
    @Loulou______ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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
      @markg.4246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @xmochix604
    @xmochix604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @NancyEllenB
    @NancyEllenB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    “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
      @14AspenDrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Nelita677
      @Nelita677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @frolleinamigeisha7994
      @frolleinamigeisha7994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @speakingtruths4215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @marthadwyer2856 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NancyEllenB I agree

  • @boooootch
    @boooootch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    Takes guts to own these things. Good on Ben.

  • @99annanic
    @99annanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

  • @loriflynn78
    @loriflynn78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

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

  • @fedvvvv
    @fedvvvv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +519

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

    • @michaelgaynor6866
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Righteous,guess your still searching!!!!

    • @mars8499
      @mars8499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed ...

    • @EmteeTeee
      @EmteeTeee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @tenderheart7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mary T
      So why do you love him?

    • @EmteeTeee
      @EmteeTeee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @mariarosales5240
    @mariarosales5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    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
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @superlex611
      @superlex611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @annadembowska1160
      @annadembowska1160 ปีที่แล้ว

      My father was an alcoholic

  • @sashamulligan2993
    @sashamulligan2993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Tremendous respect for how honest he is! Great interview.

  • @sparklefulify
    @sparklefulify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @MrsKimchula
    @MrsKimchula 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    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.

  • @newbietoytbiz950
    @newbietoytbiz950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

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

    • @benjamingezaaffleck3807
      @benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my wonderful fan

    • @benafflecks6765
      @benafflecks6765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @jenniferburton7044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @channelmanager2.058
    @channelmanager2.058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @marijar8638
    @marijar8638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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❤!

  • @Erin-bd6jg
    @Erin-bd6jg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    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
      @cnjetixnicktoonsenjoyer2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dianewhalen9721
    @dianewhalen9721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

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

  • @themanofthehour5665
    @themanofthehour5665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

  • @Hotoffthepress101
    @Hotoffthepress101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @IceKrimDream
    @IceKrimDream 4 ปีที่แล้ว +354

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

    • @yourbos999
      @yourbos999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @ishmaeldarjean2757
      @ishmaeldarjean2757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He’s 47 not 77. He isn’t old.

    • @laffietaffie
      @laffietaffie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @ckotcher1
      @ckotcher1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really does.

  • @rwb3562
    @rwb3562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

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

  • @paulevans6066
    @paulevans6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @jenniferburton7044
      @jenniferburton7044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s never just one

    • @SC-uq2jf
      @SC-uq2jf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
      @jenniferburton7044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @jenniferburton7044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @SC-uq2jf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @elizabethcimino6559
    @elizabethcimino6559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @ssazerac
    @ssazerac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +216

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

    • @glendaroberts5965
      @glendaroberts5965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @deborahrogersroderick233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@glendaroberts5965 self treatment of mental disorders

    • @kellyrn6014
      @kellyrn6014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Slowhand871
      @Slowhand871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It doesn't have to define a person.

    • @emh8861
      @emh8861 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glendaroberts5965
      Keeps them warm.

  • @babyparker2014
    @babyparker2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @nabihahossain3956
    @nabihahossain3956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    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
      @carolinekelly8481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His heart was so hurt , yes 74 shes amazing

    • @RolandDeschain1
      @RolandDeschain1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Mcthindi
      @Mcthindi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @crystalnyla
    @crystalnyla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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 🥰

  • @acheman8836
    @acheman8836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    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
      @DReaves 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      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
      @DReaves 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Desiree Hall I did. What’s your point?

    • @tonysamaniego7875
      @tonysamaniego7875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andy Castellanos I was thinking the same.

    • @TheFailedmessiah
      @TheFailedmessiah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @cn5007
      @cn5007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DungarooTV
    @DungarooTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    This man is underrated as an actor.

    • @GloriousMushroom
      @GloriousMushroom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Hazries45 nah watch the extended edition. Great movie.

  • @LeiliMana
    @LeiliMana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nevermind501
    @nevermind501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    “I’m doing my very best… it has to be… I don’t have any more room for failure.” .....that...smh
    Keep movin honey, ya got this 👍

    • @xhonda450r
      @xhonda450r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sonya Graves that part hit me

  • @BigPlaneFixer
    @BigPlaneFixer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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.

  • @meghnamanjunatha4707
    @meghnamanjunatha4707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @gumzy3000
    @gumzy3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @carmenl163 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @lazfernandez9120
    @lazfernandez9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @janeydoe-nuts8663
    @janeydoe-nuts8663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

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

    • @758joe
      @758joe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @steverico3090
      @steverico3090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @758joe
      @758joe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      steverico fr this guy smoking

    • @musicman76enator
      @musicman76enator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You high bruh?

    • @steverico3090
      @steverico3090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @lstruggy
    @lstruggy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    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
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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
      @michaelgaynor6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @moneyball8287
      @moneyball8287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's nothing wrong with marijuana dude. Smoke up

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @moneyball8287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @amandagarcia6320
    @amandagarcia6320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @nolagirl7082
    @nolagirl7082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @marla591 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @nolagirl7082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kristenfortune5026
    @kristenfortune5026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    He seems very sincere! Good for him

    • @benaffleck9736
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
    @musicman76enator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

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

    • @Justme-fh3qi
      @Justme-fh3qi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @thethrowawaythatstayed7055
      @thethrowawaythatstayed7055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew Jay Evans lmao he looks 40 minimum

    • @rolloma6494
      @rolloma6494 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just be Black and you won't crack!

    • @purelife3048
      @purelife3048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Getitgirlllll4717
      @Getitgirlllll4717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @denisethrondsen3399
    @denisethrondsen3399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @kerilynnpearsall92
    @kerilynnpearsall92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @RoyalMasterpiece
    @RoyalMasterpiece 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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
      @christinel2569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @christinel2569
      @christinel2569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @christinel2569
      @christinel2569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How's your father doing now?

    • @benjamingezaaffleck3807
      @benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @benaffleck9736
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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

  • @barbarabueno81
    @barbarabueno81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    He is a beautiful person!

    • @marialewis6432
      @marialewis6432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ROFO79
      @ROFO79 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maria Lewis nope. That was Brad Pitt not Afleck

    • @Latrone45
      @Latrone45 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @purelife3048
      @purelife3048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @benjamingezaaffleck3807
      @benjamingezaaffleck3807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Barbara

  • @actown8170
    @actown8170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @edwconr ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @tammywayne-elliot2495
    @tammywayne-elliot2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hes so wise "parenting is in the cracks". Hes great.

  • @drewdirtandrewhwarren7295
    @drewdirtandrewhwarren7295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    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

  • @Bradley2294
    @Bradley2294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @hickorysocks2628
      @hickorysocks2628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Nazaba09
      @Nazaba09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      angelina angel he never cheated they were already broken up.

    • @Bradley2294
      @Bradley2294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @smithyi.922
    @smithyi.922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am happy for him. Hopefully he does not relapse again for ever. He is with JLO now and she will keep him in check because of his love for her.

    • @lfgarza
      @lfgarza ปีที่แล้ว

      ??

  • @Frances_Elizabeth
    @Frances_Elizabeth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @stevebn1071 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @CRS327
    @CRS327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @keepingitreal5533
    @keepingitreal5533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @savageclassymoody386
    @savageclassymoody386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @mikir6489
    @mikir6489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 !

  • @barbarajohnson2646
    @barbarajohnson2646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    You can do it, Ben!

  • @TheGallifreyanKnight
    @TheGallifreyanKnight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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!

  • @markiewatson
    @markiewatson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @royjones8312
    @royjones8312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @richardkelbie5362
    @richardkelbie5362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

  • @pinaopina
    @pinaopina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @Allthingsgreat1
      @Allthingsgreat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Suyapa Opina 👍

    • @alecmike4838
      @alecmike4838 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello beautiful how are you spending your day

  • @catsdujour
    @catsdujour 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @valeriemoran842
    @valeriemoran842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jennifereternity3561
    @jennifereternity3561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

    • @benaffleck9736
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @LexiKnight
    @LexiKnight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    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
      @frodelindberg99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @LexiKnight
      @LexiKnight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aidamontes9155
    @aidamontes9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @autumnbradley77
    @autumnbradley77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    He's human! This interview makes me love him more.

    • @benaffleck9736
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @camilawinn4809
      @camilawinn4809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is so handsome 😍
      I love all his movies

  • @lisellesloan3191
    @lisellesloan3191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @benaffleck9736
      @benaffleck9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @azkymohamed123
      @azkymohamed123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benaffleck9736 lol

  • @Megatron-sl5us
    @Megatron-sl5us 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @madellinetriana2681
    @madellinetriana2681 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For Ben to have this interview, bringing it out in the open is extremely hard step & He anxiously means it, you can watch his anxiety but is very important to own it, admit your addiction, that He is an alcoholic. That's the beginning of staying sober. But its hard because He can't ever touch alcohol regardless of what happens or where he is. I pray God gives him the strength to do it.

  • @allenl9214
    @allenl9214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He says he didnt want to divorce... So says every guy upon realizing their ex was the best yet xD

    • @RolandDeschain1
      @RolandDeschain1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jennifer Garner was a gorgeous Christian woman who loved being a mother. But she was also a Hillary supporter, which is just inexcusable.

  • @tickedoffnow
    @tickedoffnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @theresab.7020
    @theresab.7020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I uses to think good looking people like Ben had perfect lives, at least that's the way I use to think. life gets hard for everyone sometimes. I hope the best for him.

    • @sleepingbeauty0000
      @sleepingbeauty0000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are celebrities but they are also just human beings. We all have ups and downs. It's life

    • @sleepingbeauty0000
      @sleepingbeauty0000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @J cvb Oh I didn't know this video is about Weinstein. It seems you know the real story more than anyone else.

    • @adansanchez3509
      @adansanchez3509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfection is a complete stereotyped fantasy, everything that exists has its pros and cons

  • @titasantiniE
    @titasantiniE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I pray he finds happiness, with Jennifer Lopez.

  • @kpag3030
    @kpag3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Wills_Duffy
    @Wills_Duffy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I think he is too hard on himself. None of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. And Ben is in pain with his. And he obviously loves his family. Stay the course Ben.

    • @laurajoshi6474
      @laurajoshi6474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WillsDuffy you are right about all of us not being perfect. But I think this is good for him I think he’s hit rock bottom and he can only go up from here. I really like him I think he need to focus on himself a lot of us a rooting for him!

    • @kellym.6777
      @kellym.6777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think he's being realistic. And you need to be like that to tackle an addiction, you can't sugarcoat it. I say that as the child of an alcoholic father.

    • @amandagarcia6320
      @amandagarcia6320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wills? I agree. WE ARE NOT OUR "POOR CHOICES" but merely a reflection of how we can do better in the future:-)

    • @Wills_Duffy
      @Wills_Duffy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurajoshi6474 ...well said. Agreed.

    • @Wills_Duffy
      @Wills_Duffy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kellym.6777 ...very much so. Hang in there and best of luck on your journey.

  • @maddie9185
    @maddie9185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is going to be a great movie for him because he doesn’t have to do much research for the role. I am glad that he’s doing better.

    • @laurenmay2098
      @laurenmay2098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      madeline cruz he may win another Oscar. This is real life, I am glad he is facing. As a daughter of an alcoholic that never got treatment, I am cheering for him.

    • @maddie9185
      @maddie9185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lauren May same here. Like you I know what it’s like to live with an alcoholic. I wish him nothing but the best. It’s a struggle for life.

  • @noreengardner1075
    @noreengardner1075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another fantastic interview by Diane S. Love how she stays on task, doesn’t allow any manipulative behavior to bubble up- no pandering - as a result his answers aren’t scripted. Healthy and refreshing.
    All I kept thinking about was Jennifer G. ... on top of all the struggles - she’s freaking amazing.

  • @fun_girl12
    @fun_girl12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s admirable to see these men battle their demons on a world stage and open up and be vulnerable.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I room served Diane, very sweet lady. She gave me $100 as I was leaving her room. She had ordered a salad and a glass of champagne :-)

    • @thethrowawaythatstayed7055
      @thethrowawaythatstayed7055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      B man that’s nice to hear!

    • @nw3998
      @nw3998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She probably gave you 100$ in hopes you wouldn’t tell anyone what she ordered!

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nw3998 cool

    • @valentina47734
      @valentina47734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that's class

  • @moniquealvarado-arellano1204
    @moniquealvarado-arellano1204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    he has been one of my favorites. so handsome and genuine spirit. good to hear from
    him.

    • @moniquealvarado-arellano1204
      @moniquealvarado-arellano1204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      J cvb what does another mans actions have to do with him? you took 45 seconds out your fay to prove you a hater. ✌🏽

  • @GenF91
    @GenF91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @abbya2341
    @abbya2341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mghee5694
    @mghee5694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @kellykim3684
    @kellykim3684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I hope he gets back with his wife they seem like they can make it especially for their kids. He doesn’t look swollen and back to his old handsome self again always liked him

  • @sandralimones3437
    @sandralimones3437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @griselbaez8696
    @griselbaez8696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.