Ben Affleck is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. The Berkeley native has another love besides that of superstar Jennifer Lopez.
Ben Affleck achieved success at a very young age, thanks to performances in Generation X and in Will Hunting – Rebel genius. The actor has Irish origins, and changed many cities in the United States, until he found stability in Cambridge where he began to take his first steps in the world of cinema.
In the American town he studied acting and directing, along with his brother Casey and his friend Matt Damon, his classmate at Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. After graduation he decided to leave for California where he graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in Middle Eastern politics. He started, like many, with some appearances as an extra in some TV series. The first leading role came in 1995 with the acquaintance of Kevin Smith.
The film Will Hunting, produced in 1997, received a Golden Globe for best screenplay and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Critics praised the work of friends Affleck and Damon, although the late Robin Williams also played an essential role in the film. The careers of both young people took off, while Ben’s love career has always experienced strong ups and downs. The great love of his life was Jennifer Lopez, married on two occasions even if, according to some American media, the story could soon reach the closing credits again.
Affleck’s secret passion
J.Lo was spotted on a yacht in Positano, while Affleck was spotted on a motorbike with his son Samuel, born from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. Ben’s love for motorbikes is visceral, having several in his garage. This time he came out for a ride on the Harley Davidson Livewire.
The first electric motorcycle from the American company is based on a rhomboidal aluminum trellis frame that pays homage to that of the Buell X1, with a three-phase permanent magnet electric motor of around 98 horsepower. It has nothing in common with the classic custom models of the Milwaukee brand. The naked bike on tap boasts an upside down front fork and central rear monoshock with belt final drive. The battery, with a range of 175 km, guarantees a top speed of 152 km/h. 12-year-old Samuel Affleck will certainly have enjoyed the adventure with his dad.
