At the height of his career, Ben Affleck was considered one of the most attractive and talented actors in Hollywood. Unfortunately, alcohol addiction has had a detrimental effect on the appearance and performance of the movie star. But the worst consequence of this ailment was the collapse of his 10-year marriage with actress Jennifer Garner. She gave Affleck three children and still supports her ex-husband, who is going through hard times now.
"Spy" and macho
Ben and Jennifer first met in 2000 on the set of the military drama Pearl Harbor. True, both were not free at that time, so they communicated exclusively for work. Garner has been married to actor Scott Foley since 1998, and Affleck, after a short separation, resumed an affair with Gwyneth Paltrow.
The next time the future spouses crossed paths in the adaptation of the comics "Daredevil", where the actors played the main roles. Later, they admitted that on those filming for the first time they really paid attention to each other. However, both were still in relationships with other people. Garner remained faithful to her first husband, and Ben started a sensational affair with singer Jennifer Lopez in July 2002.
In January 2003 Affleck and his Daredevil partner took part in the television program Dinner for five. According to the format of the show, the invited celebrities in the frame taste food and communicate in a relaxed way. The creators of the project later noted that mutual sympathy was clearly felt between the actors.
In March 2003, Jennifer announced her separation from her first husband. Soon she began an affair with Michael Vartan, who played with her in the TV series "Spy". This relationship lasted for about a year. Affleck, meanwhile, parted ways with Jennifer Lopez in early 2004. The planned wedding of the two celebrities never took place due to excessive press coverage.
Freed from the past, Ben opened a new chapter in his life with Jennifer Garner. They were first photographed as a couple at a baseball game in October 2004. Then the actress openly visited her lover in Vancouver, where he starred in the movie "The Burners."
For a while, celebrities did not comment on their relationship, remembering the sad experience of Affleck and Lopez's romance. However, the seriousness of the new alliance became apparent after the announcement of the engagement of the two actors. Ben offered Jennifer's hand and heart during the celebration of her 33rd birthday in April 2005. As a symbol of his love, he presented the girl with a 4.5-carat diamond ring from the famous jewelry house Harry Winston.
Family bonds
The wedding of two celebrities was held in secrecy and turned out to be very modest. Affleck married Garner on June 29, 2005 while on holiday in the paradise of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In addition to the newlyweds, only two guests were present at the celebration - Jennifer's colleague on the Spy TV series Victor Garber and his partner Rainer Andriesen. Victor, as a close friend of the actress, also took over all the organizational aspects of the ceremony. At the time of the wedding, Jennifer was already expecting her first child.
The eldest daughter of the spouses was born on December 1, 2005 in Los Angeles. The girl was named Violet Ann. Three years later, she had a younger sister, Seraphina Rose. In connection with the increase in the family, the couple started a grandiose construction of their own house in Brentwood. Garner's third pregnancy coincided with her husband's work on his own directorial project, Operation Argo. At the end of January 2012, Jennifer gave Ben the long-awaited heir. Happy parents gave their son the beautiful name Samuel.
Jennifer with children
It seemed that a real idyll reigns in the family life of the spouses. Affleck at that time was just experiencing another career takeoff. For the painting "Operation Argo" he received many awards, including "Golden Globe" and "Oscar". Delivering a speech of gratitude from the stage, Ben touchingly thanked his wife and confessed his love to her. However, in an interview after the victory, the actor and director did not hide from journalists that there are certain problems in his marriage that require constant work on them.
In April 2015, the first rumors of a cooling relationship between Affleck and Garner surfaced. Soon the actor was spotted in Las Vegas in the company of his children's nanny, 28-year-old Kristin Uzunyan. Just a few days later, at the end of June 2015, the couple announced their separation. Jennifer later said that she and Ben lived separately for several months. Therefore, his short romance with the nanny began after the split in their relationship. Upon learning about him, the actress immediately refused the services of Uzunyan.
Free man
Although Affleck broke up with his wife, they haven't filed for divorce for a long time. In March 2017, the couple even attempted a reunion. Jennifer publicly supported her husband in his decision to undergo alcohol addiction treatment. However, a month later, the couple still filed documents for divorce. The divorce was delayed due to difficulties with the division of property and the search for a compromise over custody of three common children.
However, Affleck already enjoyed the status of a bachelor with might and main. In July 2017, he had an affair with television producer Lindsay Shukus, who works on the popular American show Saturday Night Live. This relationship lasted about a year, after which Ben again turned to the center for the treatment of alcoholism. Jennifer was again seen next to him at this difficult moment. Finally, on October 5, 2018, the couple officially completed the divorce proceedings.
With Playboy model Seona Sexton
And if Garner is already enjoying his new life with might and main, looks happy and contented, then Affleck cannot get back to normal. With the help of alcohol and gambling, he continues his path of self-destruction. The actor is often seen in the company of young models; he recently tried in vain to renew his relationship with Lindsay Shukus. So far, Ben has not found a worthy replacement for his ex-wife.
