45 facts about Ben Affleck

Biography

Benjamin Giza Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, USA on August 15, 1972. His father is Tim Affleck, in his youth he showed great promise, played in the theater, was friends with Dustin Hoffman himself and with Blythe Danner, the mother of the future movie star Gwyneth Paltrow. But here's the problem - Tim loved to drink. Over time, this destructive passion prevailed over him, he left his family and left for California. So Christine Affleck, a modest elementary school teacher, had to raise Benjamin and his brother Casey alone.

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Christine had many friends.
One of them, director Ian Eglson, invited little Benjamin to play in the series “The Voyage of Mimi” - about people who spent many days in a boat on the open ocean. “It was an educational film, something like instructions on how to survive in extreme conditions,” Affleck recalls. “It was even specially shown in schools.” Advertising:
Ben gave part of the fee he earned to his mother, and hid the rest under the mattress. With this capital, he took his classmates to the “1001 Games” video salon. And they would have tried all these “a thousand and one games” if Mom, while cleaning Ben’s room, had not discovered the “stash.”

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One of those who squandered Affleck's money at the video store was his neighbor, professor's son Matt Damon. “Matt wasn’t very lucky with his parents,” says Affleck. “They were both professors, they constantly went to some conferences, and because of this, Matt had three meals a day - I mean three times a week. So Matt would often come over for lunch." Morals in the Affleck household were quite loose; Ben's friends were always hanging around there. And Christine had nothing against drinking beer in the yard - as long as Ben didn’t wander around anywhere. “I drank like a longshoreman, smoked weed, and was the biggest bully around,” Affleck recalls.

When Ben turned 16, he and Matt bought an old Toyota for $400 and drove the whole school group around in it until the car completely fell apart. Matt was wondering where they could get money for something better. If Ben wants to really make money, he needs to act in a movie, Matt decided.

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Since then, they have been in the crowd of all the films filmed in their area. However, to begin with, Ben decided to study at the University of Vermont - that’s where his high school sweetheart, Cheyenne Rothman, went. But after another disagreement with her, Ben dropped out of school and went to Los Angeles. Mom did not approve of his choice. Hollywood seemed to her a collection of all kinds of vices, in which Ben, already prone to a “fun life,” would certainly sink and disappear. Kristin's fears were not in vain - life in Los Angeles was indeed fun.

Soon Matt Damon came to visit a friend in Los Angeles and, of course, settled in Ben’s apartment. They were not overloaded with work. Both, however, managed to star in “School Connections,” but it did not bring them satisfaction. These were not the roles the boys dreamed of.

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Wise Matt said: “If the mountain does not come to Mohammed, then... We need to invent roles ourselves!” So Ben and Matt sat down to write their first script. “It just started as a joke,” Ben says. — We told each other some stories according to the principle “What else could we come up with?” This is how the script for “Good Will Hunting” gradually took shape. When the script was ready, the friends stole a directory from the phone booth and began calling film producers - everyone. And every time they were promised to call them back... “The phone was stubbornly silent, and we sat next to it all day long, on pins and needles. Finally one producer became interested in the script.”

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Ben's brother Casey Affleck, also an actor, recommended Gus Van Sant as a director, with whom he himself had recently acted. However, no one was in a hurry to offer the screenwriters the main roles - they are not stars at all, but in the end Damon and Affleck defended their right to play in the film themselves.

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The film was released in 1997 and created a sensation. “I used to dream of fame,” says Affleck, “so that when I walked down the street, everyone would say: “Here comes Ben Affleck.” And now I understand: all this hype is worthless.”

However, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon got a real taste of fame when they were nominated for an Oscar as best screenwriter! Affleck expected everything but this. However, he pretended that receiving an Oscar was a common thing for him... He dressed up as best he could, rented a platinum watch worth 21 thousand dollars and went to the ceremony. And after the golden figurine was in his hands, Affleck admitted: “The most difficult role of my life was the role of an Oscar nominee.” It's a shame to lose, but scary to win. At the same time, you must appear unperturbed, although everything inside is shaking like a leaf.”

The ceremony was attended by a lot of Affleck's relatives and friends. Including his mother. And so she approached her Oscar-winning son and asked to see the famous figure. She looked, turned around, and then said: “I’m taking Oscar hostage.” And I won’t give it to you until you give me a grandson or granddaughter. Only when you start a family will I be calm for you.” Affleck grinned, and a little later he quietly fished out his prize. And to this day, when his mother comes to visit him, he hides Oscar out of sight - after all, Christine has no grandchildren planned yet.

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Great love came to Ben after fame. He met Gwyneth Paltrow before, but somehow in passing. And suddenly at some party he saw her. Gwyneth had just broken up with Brad Pitt and really needed sympathy and support. Apparently, she found them in abundance at Ben's.

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Gwyneth came to her first date accompanied by her mother, actress Blythe Danner, a longtime acquaintance of Affleck Sr. Ben, of course, felt like he was taking an exam. Fortunately, the “examiner” gave the go-ahead, and the love story began.

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Affleck was once asked how he would rate his relationship with Paltrow on a scale of 10. Ben replied: “11 points!” Ben and Gwyneth cared for each other very touchingly and loved giving gifts. Gwyneth celebrated her 24th birthday in Italy during regular filming. Ben, who hates airplanes, dared to fly to her. He approached, holding a box with a gift behind his back: “Guess three times what I have there?” Paltrow got it right the first time. Because on the eve of leaving for Italy, in the presence of Ben, she stopped her gaze at a jewelry display where pretty diamond earrings were displayed. Fifteen thousand dollars each is a mere trifle if you want to please your loved one, Affleck decided.

And when Affleck turned 26, Gwyneth gave Ben a platinum watch. Just like the ones Affleck rented for the Oscars. Ben believed that this watch would bring him good luck and help him keep Paltrow forever...

If you believe Affleck himself, he agreed to star in “Shakespeare in Love” solely in order to be close to his beloved. If only he knew what role this film would play in their relationship... According to the plot of the film, Shakespeare, played by Joseph Fiennes, steals his fiancée, Gwyneth Paltrow's heroine, from Affleck's hero. And here you go - the magical power of art: at first, Gwyneth refused to double in erotic scenes with Fiennes. Then, out of the blue, she began to praise him: Joseph is polite, courteous, and charming. Affleck became wary. And soon several photographs appeared before his eyes in which Fiennes and Paltrow kissed in an unusually authentic way. “It was necessary for the role,” Gwyneth explained...

Ben tried to be ironic about these ill-fated photographs: “How did I react to this? With anger and rage, as befits a real man.” But jokes are jokes, and from then on there was a cooling in the relationship between Ben and Gwyneth. Maybe everything could have been fixed, but then the press got involved. From the very beginning, reporters hounded Ben and Gwyneth, no matter how they hid.

“One day I fell asleep and left the TV on. And when I woke up, it was cooler than any nightmare: imagine, on TV they were discussing the vicissitudes of my breakup with Paltrow. By CNN! First about Kosovo, then about Clinton, and then about me! Cool? Do you know what this looks like? On the Truman Show! In a word, the outcome of the novel was predetermined. “Our love, like a train, crashed,” Ben stated.

Despite everything, Affleck, even after ten months of separation, speaks of Gwyneth with the same touching love. And on Valentine's Day, he sent her a bouquet of roses... It seems that he has not lost hope of renewing the relationship. Who knows, maybe they really have everything ahead?

After breaking up with Paltrow, Affleck once again attracted the attention of gossip columnists by becoming close to Liv Tyler. They starred together in Armageddon and played lovers. Ben, frightened by his previous love experience, denied everything in conversations with reporters. He said: “I have never done love scenes with women I was passionate about in life. I don’t have any feelings for my partners (except maybe friendship, like with Liv Tyler), and therefore filming sex scenes is a completely asexual activity for me.” They say that Liv, having read something similar in one of Affleck’s interviews, was terribly offended, and the romance (did it happen?) ended there. Left unattended by Liv, Ben had no choice but to play cards with the technicians during breaks between filming episodes of “Armageddon.”

By the way, Affleck loves gambling. The Las Vegas casino is his home. Most of all he loves roulette and blackjack. And, interestingly, he almost always wins. Rumor has it that he has an infallible winning system. Or maybe the well-known principle works: you are lucky either in cards or in love?

Recently, being a winner, Affleck gave a $100 tip to a pretty waitress. The journalist who was present was simply stunned with amazement. “What's special here? - Ben was surprised and added: - How much do you need? Ten thousand please. Most importantly, write that Ben Affleck is not a greedy person.”

Undoubtedly, the “2001 film” Pearl Harbor, where he played one of the main roles, also added to Ben’s popularity, but according to many viewers, Affleck was largely pushed aside by his partner Josh Hartnett, who broke no less than ladies’ hearts during the film. So Ben, without a doubt, still has something to work on and something to strive for in the future...

Ben Affleck is currently engaged to JLo, and they are said to have already drawn up a very detailed prenuptial agreement (down to how many times a week they will have sex, etc.). In addition, the couple was spotted buying children's clothes and toys at the store...

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Personal life of Ben Affleck

35. Ben's first love came at the age of 17, when he decided to go to Vermont College because of a girl. But the relationship did not work out, and ten years later the actor called this refusal the biggest disappointment in his life.

36. This was followed by an affair with Gwyneth Paltrow, who had just broken off her relationship with Brad Pitt. The tandem of Affleck and Paltrow was called the most harmonious in Hollywood. It was getting close to the wedding. But one day Ben caught his beloved in the arms of his partner on the set. The actor did not accept any excuses and the couple broke up.

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37. After this, for 4 years, Affleck’s personal life became the subject of careful observation.

38. He was credited with having affairs with Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock and even an actress originally from Holland, Famke Jannsen. Affleck did not comment on any of the assumptions.

39. 2002, the filming of the failed “Giglia” and the romantic tandem with J. Lo bore fruit. The couple carried the romantic plot into real life. Yes, everything got so serious that it came to the wedding. Ben bought his beloved an engagement ring with an expensive and rare pink diamond. The media have already begun to discuss the details of the upcoming ceremony. And 4 days before the wedding, the couple shocks everyone with a breakup message. Ben explained this by saying that his lover was very exhausting to him emotionally and physically.

40. Ben did not grieve for a long time and soon found himself in the arms of his partner in the film “Pearl Harbor”.

41. The affair with Jennifer Garner reached its logical end and the couple consolidated their relationship officially, secretly, in the Caribbean.

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42. At the end of the same 2005, their first daughter Violet was born.

43. After 4 years, a second daughter appeared in the family - Serafina.

44. And after another 3 - son Samuel.

45. After celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary in 2020, the couple announced their intention to divorce. The couple separated, but soon decided to live together for the sake of the children. Documents for official divorce were filed in the spring of this year.

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Design

The light tone of the house goes perfectly with black contrasting elements. Refined details give the property elegance and luxury, although the style is unpretentious. The designer focused on simplicity in the interior.

The first thing you notice upon entering the residence is the light-filled and spacious foyer with a curved staircase that leads directly to the spare room on the second floor.

If we look at the left side of the entrance, then there is a dining room in which there is a room for a butler. The kitchen meets all modern requirements; there is even a special area for breakfast and work. Ben Affleck did not forget about his personal office, which is made in wooden style. There are not an abundance of bookcases. It is worth noting that there are a large number of bars in the house. It is also available in the office. Adjacent to the kitchen is a “family” room, which has a cozy fireplace.

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The note! The spacious kitchen area has no doors to separate it from the living room and entertainment room. This is done through the bar counter. Thanks to this, the room visually appears larger and brighter.

The owner's bedroom is located on the 2nd floor. The room is equipped with its own sitting area, two bathrooms and two dressing rooms. The adjacent rooms are similar in size to large and spacious offices. On the same floor, the actor allocated three bedrooms for children, a play and study area. The ground floor is dedicated entirely to entertainment. There is a home cinema, billiards, a gym, a guest room, another bar and even a wine cellar. The lower level contains a separate room for service personnel.