The news of the possible divorce between Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez has rocked the world of gossip and entertainment, raising concerns not only about the end of their relationship, but also about Ben Affleck’s health and well-being. Sources close to the couple revealed that the actor, known for his past battles withalcoholismcould be at risk of relapse during this difficult period.
Ben Affleck’s sobriety concerns
With a possible divorce from Jennifer Lopez on the horizon, friends and acquaintances fear for Ben Affleck’s sobriety. The actor, who has struggled with alcoholism and addiction for decades gamble, appears to be going through a moment of “acute sadness” as her marriage crumbles. Some sources say Ben, 51, may already be relapsed into alcoholism or is at least at risk of doing so.
“I heard he’s been drinking. He is full of demons – a truly tormented person,” a friend revealed to the Daily Mail. Another added: “I saw him teary-eyed, and he is a real concern for everyone who cares about him.”
Family tensions and rediscovered friendships
The situation is further complicated by Jennifer Lopez’s family dynamics. Guadalupe Rodriguezmother of the singer, and Benny Medinahis manager, seem to have turn against Affleckdespite initially supporting the couple’s reunion in 2022. This change in attitude may have added further pressure on Affleck.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez tried to save her marriage by canceling her summer tour and spending more time with Affleck. However, sources close to the couple claim that the divorce is now imminent. “I understand that he’s done with the marriage, but she still hasn’t accepted the reality of the situation and she thinks that with therapy they could cope,” a source said.
The complexity of the situation is increased by presence of five children that the couple has between them. “The reasons why it didn’t work are many, but when you lose J.Lo’s family, you lose J.Lo,” an insider explained. Even J.Lo’s recent reconciliation with actress Leah Remini, which she had expressed doubts about seriousness by Affleck, adds a further layer of complexity to the story.
Ben Affleck’s turbulent past
Ben Affleck has a long and documented history of battling alcoholism. He stopped drinking for the first time in 1997seeking treatment for his addiction in 2001, and again in 2017 and 2018. However, he relapsed in 2019, when he was spotted leaving a Halloween party intoxicated.
In a 2020 interview, Affleck spoke openly about his difficulty: “People with compulsive behaviors, and I’m one of them, they have this basic discomfort all the time that they try to make go away. You try to make yourself feel better with food, alcohol, sex, gambling, shopping, or whatever. But this ends up making your life worse.”
These words resonate especially strongly today, as Affleck faces a time of great stress and uncertainty. His past struggles with alcoholism are a reminder of the dangerous cycle that those with addictions can fall into, especially in periods of great pain emotional.
