Ben Affleck on Dealing With Paparazzi and His Divorce From Jennifer Garner

[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSBenAffleck

[@kelyerose]

Ben has stated in several interviews that he has dealt with anxiety and depression since his 20's. Instead of people judging him, how about a little understanding and empathy.

[@yplee4453]

He is just being honest and showing his true face. At least he is not fake.

[@kenlo6688]

He said if they'd stayed together everything would have gotten worse. He was talking about staying in a marriage that wasn't working, not saying Jennifer was the reason he drank. The things he said were very mature and heartfelt

[@chrisspathelf2310]

He's on something here

[@Jessa8891]

Exactly!

[@FPSBuzz]

@@chrisspathelf2310 or maybe he's always previously been on something and now he's not?

[@csloane4129]

Kenlo I agree with you. People might want to watch the full interview.

[@terryjames9978]

Good point

[@NadKali1987]

I think he is saying the right thing. He recognizes his life as celebrities affects children anyway, but they do the best they can ...... and sometimes marriages don't work .......... I really don't understand why cancel someone just for saying how they feel about the situation.

[@YortOK]

Exactly. He was just articulating how he feels about ending a marriage where children are involved and how he turned to drink to cope. He isn't insulting Jennifer Garner at all.

[@practicalgenius1798]

Because it is Jenifer Gardner and they think she is perfect and better than Jlo

[@B-ch6uk]

@@practicalgenius1798 It's spelled Garner and she is better than JLo

[@practicalgenius1798]

@@B-ch6uk ummm ok if you sat so 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alsimmons1870]

This whole interview was great. Very introspective and lots of good insight. Ben Affleck giving out all kinds of good advice anyone could ascribe to their own life.

[@vesnukumar934]

J

[@joemunguia1228]

Intelligent gentleman.

[@gerryfromthevoid8986]

Ben seems to be something of a troubled Guy, but to me that makes him real and human. I can identify with it, you can see underneath the intense mind that he's a good Guy

[@paulkasden9758]

100% AGREED!! Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@aliciarevilla2152]

Muy cierto ojala fueramos perfectos solo dios lo fue y asi lo crucificamos es humano y a lo mejor sincero aparte yo con tanto paparazzi ya hubiera explotado

[@cerezal22]

This is the way the media twisting everything that's why I prefer to listen.

[@cerezal22]

@@aliciarevilla2152 los quieren separar a nadie le importa con quien el estaba Antes de jlo.

[@harryporter7015]

He’s a narcissist and a very good actor

[@MrAdamloring1985]

The Boston is coming out hard in this interview.

[@saintsataniko2116]

I love Ben's candor and just hope that he can stay healthy and find peace without endlessly being harassed by parasitic paparazzi and media distortions. He's also a great actor.

[@igloozoo3771]

If Ben was really candor, he would still be groping hot reporters.

[@stephenryan9131]

Omg hahaha

[@JimElford]

I can't understand how paparazzi can legally stalk and harrass people.

[@saintsataniko2116]

@@JimElford As long as they are on public property. And yet it does seem absurd that if you stalked a normal person they could get a restraining order, but if you have a camera you can endlessly harass anyone with a modicum of fame.

[@jakestroll6518]

He's "California sober". He may not be drinking but he's using something

[@michaelpapini1434]

Smoking that green is ok

[@silentreactor97]

Pills probably, as he himself have said he was taking antidepressants since of age 26. Maybe he smokes pot as well, which I wouldn't be surprised.

[@hristosk9333]

his speech is slurred, he is def on something

[@garym444]

makes sense. something's up

[@angelize7067]

Definitely on Something 🥴🥴🥴

[@lynnturman8157]

This much candor in a celebrity interview is very rare these days. Love it!

[@marypower5129]

Amazing interview. I appreciate Ben’s openness and honesty.

[@fazzahamdan294]

Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai

[@greyk610]

@@fazzahamdan294 Greetings from this D homie.

[@MIMI232]

I feel like I’ve never really heard him speak before!

[@bettyjones5994]

There are 2 sides to a story his and hers now I would love to hear Garner's side

[@nadiam2354]

She already did a few years ago in Vanity Fair

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

She gave a great interview in Vanity Fair in 2016 where she talks about it, and she says pretty much the same thing that Ben is saying here. She does say that - much more delicately then the way I am gonna put it - that Ben's addictions played a role in the marriage ending as well.

[@josephhicks8424]

The media is going crazy because Ben said that being stuck in a bad marriage made him want to drink. Anyone criticizing him for that have never been stuck in a bad relationship.

[@ClaudiaGonzales13]

Not the media!...normal average people.... outrageous! what he said.

[@marthamydear5869]

He drank before the marriage. And I highly doubt Jennifer was the problem.

[@lovelocked5385]

Yet he had 3 kids? Girl bye

[@deesee3622]

@@lovelocked5385 well its not hard to have kids lol

[@leedaniels4789]

@@lovelocked5385 what the hell 😂

[@autumncheung145]

Sorry I love Ben, hes honest and hes suffered why does he have to gloss over his past to please the public? Its a teachable moment for people with addiction and people who arent happy in their marriages.

[@46foryounger]

THIS!

[@motorcity7137]

He’s buzzed pretty good here

[@petecross22]

I am not sure why you would say this. If you listened to the entire interview you would have a different opinion.

[@alexwilds9037]

@@petecross22 bc we've obviously been buzzed and/or been around buzzed people more than you have. It's pretty obvious hes influenced by something here lol

[@JimElford]

Speculation. Have you ever answered questions knowing they'll go global near instantly and trigger floods of responses and discussions. He's under unbelievable scrutiny. Let him be.

[@cactaceous]

@@alexwilds9037I’ve been more than buzzed for decades and he’s not on anything other than adrenaline.

[@nikkio.9990]

Mostly I am just excited to see that someone with as much money as Ben still has a mess of charging chords behind him. The struggle is real.

[@aishaelsayd7600]

Good for him to say what he believe in👍

[@bernlin2000]

I've always found Ben to be an incredibly "normal" guys, more than you could expect from someone who had such huge success (with "Good Will Hunting"). Just love this dude.

[@TP19]

How?

[@jaded_ninja]

@@TP19 gfys

[@woxineaucrows7355]

The Way Back is an amazing movie and tyvm you made it so. Bless ya and your family man.

[@cerezal22]

Why people get outrage about this? Lord people need to calm down. Freedom of speech will disappear in this country if this make people complain.

[@Equint77]

Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms.

[@Glad2BGolden]

Is this the interview that the media is making a fuss about?

[@aznpanda510x]

Crazy how people spin the fact that he drink because of Jennifer. Not that he wasn’t happy, trying to make it work but failing. Trying to stay for the kids is not always prefect.

[@tikdoe7563]

He drank becuase of her? He didn't drink before her?

[@mcxo2774]

Nice try.

[@aznpanda510x]

@@tikdoe7563 watch the full interview. Stop being sheep. There drinking and drinking from depression

[@caterina1954]

Io ho assistito ad una storia simile di una coppia di amici con un un figlio piccolo , quasi uguale .. lei voleva tenere unita la famiglia , mentre lui voleva scappare ...di fatto erano separati in casa poi lui è andato via..La moglie ha cominciato a bere alcolici tutto il giorno per anni come anestetizante al suo dolore. .. Adesso il figlio è adulto , ha aiutato la madre ad uscire da questo inferno dell'alcool è riuscita con difficoltà immagino sia difficile smettere anche perché gli alcolici, si trovano anche nei supermercati ..ma bere è un suicidio lento .. l'alcolismo è una malattia e non si devono fare le battute ..

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@cunchoich]

Ahhh...the slurred speech, angry disposition, poor posture and overuse of expletives...he's a keeper. Good luck Jenny "from the stoop" Lopez. Very sad. God Bless Jennifer Garner for trying her best. Please, get some help, Ben.

[@nryanmusic]

Yep

[@mcxo2774]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@corrado]

so you know him personally?

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

@@corrado Do you?

[@zurima2012]

He’s smart guy and reasonable, staying on an unwanted marriage just for the kids is ridiculous

[@fazzahamdan294]

Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai

[@lamb9770]

but cheating is perfectly acceptable

[@grimmywizard]

@@fazzahamdan294 bollocks

[@fazzahamdan294]

@@grimmywizard what did you mean?

[@grimmywizard]

@@fazzahamdan294 nothing. Salam alaikum

[@byMikes]

His cardigan / overshirt is beautiful. Anyone know where I can cop that or something similar?

[@kashiewm]

It is probably baby seal...

[@bbolam72]

ben is best batman ever !! u can see his pain in character but he gets back up

[@michaelpurington9743]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's sooo HARD to be RICH and FAMOUS! My life is soooo fu*king TOUGH! Stern is brilliant! He brought Affleck's monstrous ego out for everyone to see!

[@calabamian]

How was this blown up as he was slamming Jennifer Garner? Is there another part where he actually slams her?

[@aliciarevilla2152]

Ya por favor dejemos vivan su vida somos peores que el

[@annacoribioanna]

no! this is it

[@toeareg100]

There is another part. He said that he felt trapped.

[@Tootruetootrue]

The realest are the most misunderstood.

[@ManWithGoodHands]

God he’s so real. He combines humility and ego, kindness and “fuck you”, and talent and everyday work. I wish I could “have a beer” with him, maybe some buffalo wings instead someday.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

that's because he's pissed, i think

[@h20girl27]

May he find grace and humility in the years to come. Hoping for the best.

[@missapprayerspeacelove]

Ben will always be my A.J. from Armageddon 😍

[@CM-xr7hd]

I always love Ben I hope he find somebody that truly love him he deserves it ... I don't think JLo is the one but He looks happy good for him

[@highonhope9369]

She loves him so much, it’s obvious

[@CEH477]

Jennifer Garner truly loved him and he screwed it up.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

His kids sound hilarious 🤣 😂 😆

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

They've got two of the most sarcastic people in the world as their parents, lol.

[@kellygonzales5157]

He should probably stop smoking. He has that smoker voice now.

[@corrado]

He’s not 20 anymore

[@momintheshoe4278]

Slurring his words, slouching in his chair. 🍺

[@ceiananunez1892]

Maybe he was stressed about going to this interview and didn't get much sleep! All of us make assumptions... I slouch in the dental chair because I'm terrified! Jennifer Lopez now it's your turn to "Nurture Ben!" Be patient, kind, and loving!❤💕💏

[@GraceLove33]

@@ceiananunez1892 oh gosh…

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

What? He's having a hour+ long conversation with someone he likes from the comfort of his home/office/wherever, so he's not going to sit at attention the entire time.

[@song4mozart]

He's on something.

[@kiranks3341]

@@debbiedoodiedandi yup. This simple explanation won't satisfy some people's urge to judge others tho. So they keep making up whatever shit that makes them happy.

[@cc2016]

He's so real and honest

[@canadasweetie]

At least you can admit, she was a good mom most men involved in a custody battle. All they have is rage and anger and they can’t even admit that, but the mom is a good mom even when I know it’s true.

[@DawnNY]

Who's here because of The Behavior Panel??

[@g.b.174]

Over/under is a .25 BAC %

[@susantaylor1804]

Ben & Jlo go to places where they know the media will be. They actually court the attention.

[@crmay72]

Agreed!

[@rasta487]

Yea...I think they're coming to an end sooner than later. He courts heat but can't take it when he gets burned.

[@rosemarieramirez3460]

@@rasta487 what do you mean by that

[@johnnyace2287]

Why cant they at least leave the kids alone?

[@unicorndolcedogproductions768]

I love Ben I met him he a great human

[@rasta487]

He had every right to answer the question the way he wanted... But no comment would seem to have been fitting as he literally discussed the albatross that this celebrity life is for his children. His kids still have to go to school. Kind of a mixed message.

[@kontolodonawikwok1254]

He is my favorite Batman ever❤

[@Hello-nl1km]

He is being honest!

[@justincase7524]

Does Howard ever ask him what he’s on during this interview?

[@codycooper5696]

Great interview

[@Samaris.W]

I don’t see what the issue is with this interview. He was just being honest.

[@boomer891]

Anyone else thing he is on something during this interview??

[@booki2b932]

100%

[@terryjames9978]

He's not sober

[@petecross22]

In my opinion he is sober. People seem to be gauging his intensity and declaring “he is on something.” That’s not fair.

[@terryjames9978]

@@petecross22 Hope so

[@camillekale5566]

Every time I see him I think he’s on something

[@sandramartin9063]

He is not sober during this interview. He is on something.

[@billiebergmann8835]

yap, clearly

[@cmads88]

❄️❄️❄️

[@Blashmack]

He is hyped up to speak up on really personal issues in an interview? It's not always stimulants if someone is animated.

[@rachelleanna3]

You can totally hear it in his voice.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@LindyK]

He seems really jacked up and antsy, although that might be his normal personality.

[@christophersheldon7088]

Not fully effed. Still a bit coked up from the night before.

[@fazzahamdan294]

Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai

[@SavannahJ79]

He's supposed to be sober, okay then.

[@mcxo2774]

😂😂😂😂

[@corrado]

Bro, that’s classic Boston.

[@JimElford]

Are you his doctor?

[@SamLevite53]

He’s under the influence of something.. beady eyes and slurred words . He’s on something

[@crmay72]

Absolutely. Fidgety too.

[@chexcollects]

Probably addy

[@marypetrosino7502]

Thank you

[@petecross22]

I disagree. He is an intense person. Plus I’m not sure what “beady eyes” means. Hardly something you can analyze in a three minute clip on KZbin.

[@Straitoil]

Ben is awesome.

[@jakejoselitoramirez5988]

If he's not drinking he's tweaking lol

[@wolflarson71]

Sounds inebriated.

[@boydwalker161]

And in Hollywood it would be hard to find an actress nicer than Jennifer Garner. Too bad it didn’t work.

[@evelynemoise7543]

Don't judge the book by his cover.

[@ntchihieu]

You judge anyone if you don’t know them

[@JascharJames]

It's obvious he had a few pops.

[@Indomitablespirit108]

Why is Ben always so angry and uncomfortable in his own skin?

[@chrispbacon5313]

Is this the infamous interview?

[@AlejandroJRamirez]

Sit up straight, Ben, you’re on with Howard.

[@SRMR9170]

Mala actitud de Ben Afleck, si esta loquito por la JL no nos importa, creo que es el quinto o sexto de la lista. Pero esta muy mal que hable de la madre de sus hijos. Ben te equivocaste.

[@zf7898]

He sounds hammered.

[@julieshelley9251]

Ben sounds shickered! lol

[@robertb2245]

This guy is cool but he sounds like he just woke up !!..🥴

[@MsNicota]

probably because it was 6:30 am in LA

[@kellywhitaker3483]

@@MsNicota Or because he's not sober

[@margo-pl1ww]

He does not seem sober.

[@jpintero6330]

He is high

[@mscarolynnigro]

Hes probably high

[@thebatman7192]

He Does Seem Sober.

[@thebatman7192]

@brookekelly He's Sober

[@thebatman7192]

@brookekelly Yes He Is.

[@evelynemoise7543]

Love you Bennifer 😍 💗 💓 💛 ♥ 😘

[@dronegolf]

That's a nice sweater

[@andreagates3618]

He seems under the influence

[@user-fv3ew2mk8b]

Hyper

[@daniellesmith1739]

He is probably on. Benzo. Just saw someone else catch it. He has a very slight slur and he’s a bit over sharing

[@aaliyahdiamond5227]

His slur is very obvious

[@Chatta_Box]

Ben is so lost in the world that he thinks a few paparazzi is hard on his kids try not being able to feed your kids or kids that go to bed hungry been putting stuff into perspective please stop raising little brats

[@cezarykwasiborski1275]

Ben why would you interview with this fool ? Now you got results

[@RoyAH.]

He is slurring his words. I wonder if it’s because he feels trapped with Jlo?

[@B-ch6uk]

and her kids

[@RoyAH.]

@@B-ch6uk: Lol, good add Brooke!

[@evelynemoise7543]

Hater

[@mariarosa1872]

He is traaps but happy

[@h20girl27]

Love Howard Stern!

[@raylang4608]

This was spectacular the whole interview. Thanks to the awful people that took his statements out of context celebrities like him will NOT be open to cándid interviews and I totally get it!!! Thanks clickbaiters!!!

[@brandonlehmann8899]

Ben "its rough being a celebrity" Affleck

[@ericmehok7240]

He’s not sober. He might not be drinking but he’s got something rolling…

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

Agreed

[@Clintsessentials]

Oh my goodness! Love Robins laugh!!!

[@lauraljefferies573]

He’s looking good

[@blake350z]

Over / under 1.50 BAC?

[@unicorndolcedogproductions768]

Ben is very humble

[@dr.jenniferma3914]

HAHAHA

[@thebatman7192]

#TheTenderBar #MakeTheBatfleckMovie

[@clarissagafoor5222]

He doesn't sound sober to me! But that's up to him I guess! I don't think he 'threw' anyone under the bus!

[@dr.jenniferma3914]

He's not sober.

[@maga8b]

Oh, Lord! Stop whining! It comes with the territory. Im not hearing any complains with the checks.

[@MahatmaStallone]

Ben is from Boston, but now he lives in California. That's what I think.

[@DontLookBehindU13]

Hes definitely on something 🤣

[@jms-wo7dm]

What???? None of this makes sense

[@ThePricipleOfParsimony]

The part where he said was "trapped" appears to be absent.

[@TheMcGrath2001]

The best batman I don’t care what anyone says

[@sairysv8625]

His body language changed when Stern mentioned JLopez.. he put his hand to his mouth.. maybe a defensive position? Anyone?

[@zofiaben6887]

Beniamin elegant🥀❤️🥀

[@frenchyrodriguez9137]

Why is JLO with him?! She can have anyone.

[@GGMM1579]

Prob great in bed lol

[@caterina1954]

E' con Lei perché la ama ? ??

[@rosemarieramirez3460]

It’s always been Ben whom Jlo truly has loved and Ben loves Jennifer Lopez always has

[@CEH477]

She’s already had everyone 😂

[@rosemarieramirez3460]

@@CEH477 How do you know that were you with JLo when she was doing that you must’ve been to say that

[@xPirus26]

Take a drink, Bennifer. 😂

[@dry-bones]

he's hammered

[@girlsofeastblock2545]

He’s wasted.

[@petecross22]

How do you know? Or was he too direct and honest for your taste?

[@ipfreely8920]

I loved him in the borne identity 😅