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Under the lens of fame, every turn in a celebrity’s life becomes a public spectacle. From high-profile marriages to heartbreaks, the world watches closely as these stars navigate the joys as well as the challenges of love. But for Ben Affleck, this reality hit particularly close to home.
While his relationship with pop icon Jennifer Lopez has often dominated headlines, it’s not the one that weighs heaviest in his heart. His biggest regret in life isn’t tied to theLet’s Get Loudsinger, but the end of his marriage with Jennifer Garner.
Behind Ben Affleck’s Biggest Regret: His Divorce From Jennifer Garner
Jennifer GarnerandBen Affleckwere once Hollywood’s most beloved couple with a seemingly perfect family life. After their power-packed collaboration inDaredevil(2003), sparks flew between the duo, leading to their marriage in 2005. Over the course of a decade, they built a family together and welcomed three children. However, beneath the surface, theirrelationshiphad its own set of challenges, that the public wasn’t aware of.
TheBatmanactor has been quite vocal about his tumultuous upbringing and struggles with addiction. But after his marriage with Garner, his personal demons started creeping into his marriage. His battle with alcoholism was a constant undercurrent, one that led him to rehab in 2001 as well as in 2017.
Reflecting on his struggles, he admitted in an interview withThe New York Timesin 2020 that it took“a long time to fundamentally, deeply, without a hint of doubt, admit to myself that I am an alcoholic.”
This marked a pivotal moment in his life as he acknowledged the impact his addiction had on his life and family. But slowly the cracks within his marriage to Garner began to show, and in 2015 the duo filed for divorce. The high-profile divorce quickly became the talk of the town, but both actors maintained a dignified stance and respect for each other throughout.
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But the actor wasn’t without regrets and, in a moment of vulnerability, confessed via the same New York Times interview that“The biggest regret of my life is this divorce.”
But he also acknowledged that one must pick themselves up, learn from it, and attempt to move forward with a clear conscious.
The Untold Story of Jennifer Garner’s Return as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds‘Deadpool & Wolverinehad a plethora of special appearances. One such cameo saw Jennifer Garner reprising her characterElektranearly after 20 years. While the audience had a gala time watching her on the big screen with her iconic crimson corset. The story behind her getting on board the project is equally interesting.
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In an Instagram post, the actress reflected working with director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds duringThe Adam Project, noting their unique ability to communicate ideas effortlessly.
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She further recalled that apart from convincing her kids’ friends that she was a ninja, she hadn’t“picked up Elektra’s sais since 2004.”But both Levy and Reynolds made it happen. She further added that in order to get into character, she trained with her original stunt double, Shauna Duggins.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
