Ben Affleck on his supportive friends in Hollywood, sobriety and new movie, Part 2 l ABC News
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- The megastar and Oscar-winning actor talks to ABC News’ Diane Sawyer in an exclusive interview about how he’s moved forward from addiction and depression with help from a few famous friends.
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His face turns red when he's being brutally honest---- you can tell it's not easy for him-- but he's doing it anyway.
Yes. It takes a really special amount of courage and vulnerability to be so honest about aspects of your life that you most regret. Much respect to him for this. ♥️🙏
Don't ever give up, Ben. You're a good person and deserve happiness.
TheBluearmy33
but maybe he was not in a good mental place to speak out about it at the time. We don’t know what was going on in his life. But I understand what you mean because people need to speak up
@TheBluearmy33 Dude, you need to calm down. What Ben's brother did had nothing to do with him, Ben didn't rape anybody. And tons of celebrities knew Harvey Weinstein was a womanizer, but they didn't know the extent of his actions. Why is Ben responsible for the actions of both of these men? Was he supposed to report everybody? Your hostility is a bit much.
I’d like to see Jen g and Ben
He needs a wife from another kind of business, not Hollywood. Gardner was good because she is very on the family, she does not like to much a head lights on her. That’s his problem, he wanted success all the time, and that is not normal. His alcoholism is a disease and he needs treatment forever, just like Mel Gibson.
@@laurenmay2098 You don't know what he needs. Jennifer may be the one. She's an entertainer, but she's also a person too. If they find love today, that's fabulous. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
14 years sober here. Congratulations everyone who is fighting the good fight. Love you!
Good for you. I wish you could help my two brothers.
And congratulations to you! You keep on going. There are more people rooting for you than you think :)
Mindy Magaña
what was your trauma?
@@bkirstie covert abuse and emotionally unavailable parents. you?
Lucky Sport congratulations to your sister way to go ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
"Regret will be the thief of your time and your hope" Beautiful.
He is a very genuine person, and everybody have struggles, but the only difference is that he is famous
Astrid Melodie we like seeing our gods have flawed and try to better themselves because they’re just like us
darktennisball how is being an alcoholic a flaw?
Travelled the world to MEETINGS 25 YRS NOW.
I love Ben Affleck. He is down to earth. He seems just a normal person and real. Keep up a good job Ben!
Just. you don't see him smile as much.. he looks pained.
Diane Sawyer, she’s a good interviewer but can’t forget how she and the tabloids helped add fuel in the fire when Ben was going tough patch during Bennifer 1.0. She better step back and let Bennifer 2.0 have a second chance at true love.
I'm 7 months sober after 30 years of partying and I've never felt better, calm, relaxed, happy, healthy. It's men like Ben, Brad and Robert who have quit too that make it easier for me because seeing them overcome their struggles helps me overcome mine.
I suffer from depression and it’s no joke. Imagine living with it in the spotlight? Good for him on sharing his struggles. I wish him the best.
Hi stacy....
I suffered from depression also for 2yrs horrible depression.
One day I got in my car and drove to church got on my knees and repented of anything and everything I could think of and prayed with all of what was left of my inner soul....God I don't even know if you are real...
But if you are I need you more than ever if you help me i will serve you forever...I give you my heart and life JUST PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
And guess what....he did!
My lord and savior Jesuscrist, prince of peace 😇💗 now I live to serve my lord and savior Jesuscrist. Depression is Nothing but sin aka darkness.....
Jesuscrist: I am the way the truth and life....aka LIGHT.
Blessings
Silvia Perez depression is not sin.
😞 well if you say so.
But I'm pretty sure you don't have God in your life either.
Silvia Perez I’m pretty sure you have no clue who I am so have a good evening
Stacy.... I'm am literally handing you the cure. Accept the cure....Jesuscrist.
He is just so gorgeous ...please be well, please stay well ... we all love you and your kids need you too...
@veronique364 Has been with several A list studio leads and directorial movies lined up? Don't be so bitter. 😂
Jlo is good for him, she doesn't drink.
With her he'll have a healthy , sober and happy life...
Jennifer Garner is a healthy woman, she doesn't drink and never show off inappropriate act in front of her kids never left kids for months for filming and still always support him, never talk ill behind his back. But Ben said that his carieer and acting skills become better after he divorced Jen Garner. Ben is unfaithful person. He spent days for his date but only a little time with his own children.
@@melissajohn4594 Jennifer Garner obviously wanted the divorce. Ben said he didn't want to be divorced. Their marriage is over. Ben hasn't been unfaithful. He's single. He and Jennifer Lopez have decided to rekindle their relationship. It's clear that they still love each other even after all this time. People should celebrate it. It's not a competition. Love is always a good thing. No need be disparaging towards anyone. I hope it works out for them. It doesn't mean that Ben will be any less of a father or co-parent to Jennifer Garner.
@@chibaby5274 He was unfaithful to Jen Garner. That's why she divorced him.
❤️Yes, he needed to go back to JLO, he had been hurting ALL THESE YEARS, he was miserable and now he is so Happy with JLO, his true ❤️love and soulmate. She was also hurting without him. She tried to be happy with other people but in the end she was miserable too with out BEN. They were two lost souls💔. I truly wish them the best of luck together. So many fans are cheering for them❤️❤️ #TEAMBENNIFER 💋💋💋
I wish he could of been with Jennifer Garner she is more down to earth, naturally pretty and a good person.
Iam here in August 2021. Ben wants "a relationship that is deeply meaningful and one to which he can be deeply committed." Then he went on to date Anna Armes. That was not the one. Then he went back to JLO. It is clear that that relationship may be what he was looking for.
I watch them as much as possible. Love that they seem to be deeply in love. It is rare these days.
They are truly in love, I have never seen them any happier
Absolutely!soulmates the best of luck to them both😍
“In a healthy stable loving committed relationship in the next 5 years” then him and jlo back together just a year later! Manifestation at its finest!! 🙌🏼✨💫
I'm here for all bennifer 2.0 romance 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
That's the exact same thing I thought of when he said that! I was like, JLo is fullfilling the prophecy! She is within it's time! Yes! 🙌🏻 🙏🏼 💕
Manifestation is so real!! I’m so happy for him!!❤️❤️❤️
He is back with JLO. That's his achievement and will happen for him. JLO is back!!
1 year to go! Keep it up Ben!
Addiction doesn’t care if your rich and famous, it will take it all away from you. I hope he stays sober, humble and serves others to stay that way.
You are right BEN, you finally have a happy & stable relationship! You finally married the love of your life
He looks like himself again.
Was gonna say that! He's aging normally and looks healthy. Hope he gets better.
Good for him...stepping up and taking responsibility.
Now that him and JLo are back together I think they were kinda always meant to be. Sometimes there's just that one special love that is different from all others, a soul mate. I knew for JLo Ben was the one, but he broke up with her. To see them back together and happy makes me happy. I wish they'd do a movie about it lol.
Addiction is hard to overcome but if you want to change then you can beat it
addiction comes AFTER an issue or issues are there already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............they must change that first to AVOID the addiction...........
When addiction is genetic, it's almost impossible.
Yes
At the end, I think he's gonna be alright now. His lobster is back. The one he always wanted. Yes, Jennifer Lopez is the one he really wanted and vice versa. Call it fairy tale schmut, but sometimes, it happens. They both know it. You can tell by that kiss they had at Nobu. He didn't wanna let go.
❤️Ben is happy today with JLO 2021. Hope this is what he was waiting for to bring back the stable Ben we all want to see. 👏👏💋 He said he made a lot of mistakes in the past that he wished he can go back and fix but he can’t so just move forward. I think Breaking up with the love of his life JLO was one of them, as they were supposed to be married and have kids together. But his heart found his way back to his soulmate, JLO… and now you see him truly smiling and so HAPPY.. wishing them the best of luck in their future back together for ever❤️❤️😍😍😍😍
Now is he still happy with jlo? Less than two years of marriage
Nothing is impossible with God. I hope that he continues on his road to recovery and bond with his children. Much success in his life.
I love that he's being open about his addiction and not just pushing it under the rug for tv
He is just adorable! Nothing but admiration and hope for him and his future!
In five years time Ben Affleck wants to say he is STILL the best Batman, The Arkham Batman.
He grew into a very honest and authentic guy. I was never much of a fan until this interview. Namaste, Ben. Be well!
Sobriety is an everyday decision. As one of my favorite celebrities said (Craig Ferguson), “you’re not in recovery if you don’t relapse”. What matters is that you keep making an honest effort to protect your health, mentally and physically. I hope Affleck remembers that if he “falls off the wagon” again. Just gotta get back on!
Diane Does a Interview Like No Other!!!
Congratulations Ben so happy for you. Finally you are now complete, happily married to your one true love Mrs Jennifer Lynn Affleck. You are now home and made it in less than 5 years. God bless you and your wife and your 5 kids 🙏 ❤️
Happily married indeed😊
Be happy Ben.
Much happiness to come
God bless you, Jen and the kids.
He looks so great, I'm happy he's doing well!
He did it..I'm so happy for him. He is sober...married again to jlo! He seems such a nice guy! Hope he's fine!
I feel like Jennifer Garner was a rebound and that’s why he was more depressed in his marriage
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She definitely was a rebound. He wasn't over JLo and probably has regretted ending their engagement this entire time.
That’s the obvious. Marc was the rebound as well, but he knew that and was okay with it because he just wanted JLO.
Wow, you mean they are human just like the rest of us! Amazing
LOL Literally said the same thing to myself. Interviews like these are so... old fashioned. Like... come on guys, update the format
I’m glad you said it... the way they are talking about him like he isn’t just some guy is so awkward to me.
Lol
but ppl don't treat them like "the rest of us" it's like they are god's and above us ! god that would mess anyone up.
So glad Ben has been able to find the courage to speak to his falling downs and get back up again.
I appreciate him talking about this, i struggle with alcoholism too and i have quit in the past, loads of regrets, but if i can give it up i am sure life will turn around. Depression plays a large part.
Good luck buddy.
Ben looks very fit and healthy. So happy for him. He and Diane both look great for being 25 years since their last interview.
Ben just keep looking forward . You got this! Love yourself & you can overcome your addiction. I always tell myself “Don’t dream about the person you want to become just be that person now.” We are after all our worst own enemy! Praying for you Ben.🙏🏼
It's hard to see his pain, which clearly shows in his eyes. He is a talented person. He deserves respect for overcoming his vices. Best wishes to you Ben Affleck as you continue on your journey!
This was such a great interview! Nice to hear Ben Affleck's story.
I do feel for him. He's a talented actor and director. He gives 110 percent. I wish him well.
LMAO. I'm dying at the fact that he knows what Grindr is.
Love this. He got very real. Theres a high percentage of addicts who also have a mental health issue called dual diagnosis. It makes sense they go together...like depression and addiction, which I have with PTSD. We numb up when we cant cope. Im so happy to hear him come through. He broke the cycle of substance abuse. Best gift he could ever give his kids.
God Bless him ❤
Amen!
Love part 2. Great interview Diane Sawyer!
The emotion is still very raw!
That is so true. Regret robs hope for the future. It can be so hard to let go of regrets when in the deep of depression.
6:02 - 6:38
"And it doesn't matter how you get knocked down in life because that's going to happen. All that matters is you got to get up."
Your Oscars acceptance speech for Argo. Mr. Affleck. Reminds me to keep my head up, and make things right. You've done it before, you can do it again. 💪🏻
Praying for you, Ben!!!!
Love Ben - even more after this interview ❤️
You are a beautiful humble person good father God bless you and your kids. Never give up
People come into themselves at 50. He is on the right path and track: his priorities are on point, his children, being a good dad, being a good role model for them, seeking a meaningful and committed relationship, his wellbeing,... We decide what is important to us and determine the meaning we bring to our experiences and to our life and how we choose to live it. Every decision we make moving forward is evaluated against those priorities and our deepest reason for being here on this planet. For those who struggle deeply, that depth and the meaning we gain from that depth is the greatest gift we have to give. Giving what we have to give is often the next step forward as our purpose and is the path to healing and to creating a deeply meaningful life. Giving is spreading love, empathy, compassion, understanding, even gentleness, and more kindness into the world. Whatever Ben will choose it will come from the heart.
Good for Ben. Stay strong brother
This teaches me to get into some alcohol addiction and then “come back” once I’m successful. Thank you Ben ❤️
he just wants his family back! i can imagine his pain, my family is my life too!
he wants his kids , he never loved Garner
@@lilyhodge8043 you don’t know these people lol
Now you back with Jlo so you will do good 😊 Bennifer is back people 🤍💜💫
I love Diane’s interviews but Ben Affleck is really a great actor and I love his movies! I’m just glad he’s working his way back to what is important in his life and life in general. :)
Nobody is perfect... sometimes good people makes bad choices that end up hurting their loved ones the most. So happy he has turned his life around.... Ben looks great.... proud of him it is not easy to live with an addiction.
When u have unlimited resources living in sobriety is difficult. Mind will naturally want to pull you back to that dark alley. I personally believe the trick is to always exercise yourself physically/mentally occupied working out reading cooking directing any hobby like he mentioned here. I myself is riding that sobriety bus and I like it!
When people have unlimited resources and connections and fame, there is often nobody to say 'no' to them, as well.
One day at a time
There's only one answer, the very same on who I always turn to for encouragement and help. It's God.
Good to see him back!!! He still is a Hollywood heartthrob! He looks as good now If not better as the 20 year ago interview.
I love Diane Sawyer! She's so gorgeous. She's my favorite in the whole world.
You must be intellectually limited since she is a total bitch.
Megatron2013 I think you’re slow...she’s a fucking grandma
She is consistently one of the worst "interviewers" of all time (I am just here for Ben). She wants to tell us they said, when she should just show the damn interview. She may have gorgeous at one time, but all the botched plastic surgery is not a good look.
God bless you and keep going to find the way you deserve . You are a brave and humane person. No body is completely perfect.
All the best Ben.
"What Is Possible Is Greater Than What Has Past"
- Ben Affleck
Beautiful. Thank you Ben.
BS
✔CNNFAKENEWS 😂👏🏻 right lol
Great! I hope he makes a positive change.
Really great guy I love watching his movies
I completely empathize with his pain and anxiety. He seems to want to do so well with everything in his life. He has been painted as a villain often by the media, and you can see by his face that he knows that. You can see an underlying tension on his face in every interview because he wants so badly to get past his pain and make light of things to be seen a certain way by the public. I hope there comes a day where he’s happy with himself and not as concerned about what that happiness looks like to the rest of us.
A very open and frank interview from Ben and I truly believe all his wishes are coming true. He said at the end he wanted to be in a loving and committed relationship within the next 5 years and here we are in 2022 and he has found his way back to his one true love Jlo and they are engaged to be married. This wonderful couple were meant to be and I pray and hope that this will be a long and happy future for them both and their families. Long live Bennifer
We love Ben ! ❤️
I love that she tripped him up a couple of times...he got real.
On the lighter side Dianne looks great and still love to listen to her interviews
Something about her voice!!
Why??????
Tizita Tizita she does the best interviews!
@@wendyshell8679 Yes, her and Barbara Walters. Responding to one year old comment. 😊
I wish him the best, people
Make mistakes and now he learned and now knows what he wants for his life.
I’m 3 weeks completely sobor. It’s such a difficult mental challenge. It was actually a back injury that made me make the decision. The not working out is the hardest part no doubt
Oh lovely man! I wish all the best for him.
Wish you the best Ben!! You are a great person!! We believe in you!!❤❤❤Don't give up or let go of God's hand🙏
He looks really good lots of blessings for him❤❤🙏
The only Hollywood interview that’s made me emotional
“Humble” would be a GREAT dating site!
I love every movie he’s ever made! He’s a Boston boy with a bad ass edge.....God Bless you Ben. I hope God answers each one of your prayers🙏
Team Ben!!! Stay strong Ben, we are here for you my fav.
thanks for talking about psych meds and doctors not admitting to difficult side effects.
Lol most doctors can't even be bothered to listen to you to give a diagnosis
Theyre paid to deal them to you why would they care.
KP Only I have a liver condition that greatly effects my ability to metabolize SSRI’s. I can’t even take 10 milligrams of Prozac. It sucks.
Best of luck Ben. Such a wonderful director.
Little trivia for ya....Ben is one of the few who actually received a perfect score on the SAT. Super talented .... and smart😉
I like how she keeps repeating his age lol. like okay we get it he’s 47!!!
Hollywood is obsessed with age!
It’s such a superficial place
@@robinhood7826 So true. The comparison isnt even big, he's still young.
He is 47 and she looks 97...
LOVE Diane!
i'm not crying you're crying
really beautiful and inspiring interview about his addiction and his life in sobriety! Hopefully more people will be insprired with his story and will seek help they need. No one wants to see kids suffer from addiction of their parents. Thank you Ben for opening up and candid about this.
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it is never too late to seek help!
What a great role model. Really showing no matter how bad you stuff up, you can make a change. Good on him 🤛
Wow he looks amazing especially for 47!
How could you not root for or support affleck... i think him playing batman, someone who raised me. .may have made these interviews more emotional. Made me want to be a. Better person. THANK YOU BEN AFFLECK
He looks really good and healthy. Wishing him the best!
He said Grinder 🤣🤣 You’re funny Ben!
SuperFranko19 i was shocked 😤
Way to go Ben! You can do it, one day at a time!!
He never gets old
Cause he is not old yet
pink salt right 😂👏🏻
errr yeah, like the others said - he's not old yet. lol
On the left is a true Wonder Woman , on the right is forever great reporter. Miss you Diane, please come often!!! Love you!!!!
Time flies man, wish you all the best
They still love each others hope they go back together
His a very good men. I love him
Great accomplishment whoever he seem stress and anxious. Wishing him inner peace.
You think so? He seems a lot better than when paparazzi found him drunk in some places.
Kelly Cybèle Yes i do think so. Of course he look better that he did when the Paparazzi took picture of him that is physical. The mind is another thing. It is a awful battle on a daily basis what he has to go true. Nobody can’t do anything about someone addiction I live true it in my early 20´s I had a boy friend that was a addict in and out of rehab . A oncle that was a alcoholic die of it. All the stress that it bring and the worries omg. His ex wife seem like a very special woman. When you have kids you want the best for them therefore you live in the stress and instability brought on by someone that is a addict.