Jennifer Garner stuck by Ben Affleck for a long time during a very rough period in the actor’s life . After aiding his recovery, the two were able to divorce, with Affleck eventually reuniting with current wife Jennifer Lopez. But a source claimed Garner couldn’t help but feel that Lopez had it way easier with Affleck than she did.
How Jennifer Garner reportedly felt about Jennifer Lopez dating a newer Ben Affleck Garner has been a source of support for Affleck during his ongoing battle with alcoholism. Even after their marriage ended , she continued to support Affleck, taking him to rehab so that he could get the treatment he needed. Although his drinking might’ve played a part in his marital issues with Garner, he was insistent that his wife didn’t cause his alcoholism.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last year, Affleck shouldered all of the blame for his behavior. “The idea that I was blaming my wife for my drinking . To be clear, my behavior is my responsibility entirely,” Affleck said.
“The point that I was trying to make was a sad one. Anyone who’s been through divorce makes that calculus of, How much do we try? We loved each other. We care about each other.
We have respect for each other. I was trying to say, ‘Hey, look, I was drinking too much, and the less happy you become, whether it’s your job, your marriage, it’s just that as your life becomes more difficult, if you’re doing things to fill a hole that aren’t healthy, you’re .
