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US actor, writer and producer Ben Affleck. Picture: EPA.

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Ben Affleck happy to no longer be the young hero in 'Tender Bar'

By AFP

For Ben Affleck there are benefits these days to playing characters who have "been down the road of life", such as the streetwise uncle he portrays in "The...

  • FILE: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on 23 March 2003 in Hollywood, California. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images via AFP

    Againifer? Rumours swirl about Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck reunion

    Photos of "Bennifer" - their couple nickname from their highly publicised relationship between 2002 and 2004 - have begun to circulate, showing the former fiances in a car together in the US state of Montana.

    371 days ago
  • FILE: Actor Robert Pattison. Picture: AFP

    'I am Batman'.... 5 actors who could take on the role

    It's been reported 'Twilight' actor Robert Pattison is in negotiations to play Bruce Wayne, but it's not a done deal yet.

    1097 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck, out of rehab, calls addiction a lifelong struggle

    The actor said in a posting on his Instagram account that he remained in outpatient care, and thanked his family, friends and fans for their support.

    1322 days ago
  • Actress Jennifer Garner attends the ceremony honouring her with the 2,641st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 20 August 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Jennifer Garner wants divorce case sped up

    According to TMZ, Garner's papers ask their judge to have the case removed from the court system and instead put in the hands of a private judge.

    1322 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck arrives for the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' ‘Justice League’ on 13 November 2017 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck staying longer in rehab to get better

    The 'Justice League' actor checked himself into rehab for alcohol addiction one month ago on 22 August following an intervention from his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

    1331 days ago
  • FILE: US actor Ben Affleck. Picture: @benaffleck/Instagram.

    Ben Affleck 'looks healthier' since entering rehab

    The actor, who is receiving treatment for alcohol addiction, was spotted around Malibu this past weekend.

    1346 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck. Picture: AFP.

    Ben Affleck taking rehab treatment ‘very seriously'

    The actor admitted himself into a rehabilitation facility for his alcohol addiction after having previously completed stints in 2001 and 2017.

    1351 days ago
  • FILE: US actor Ben Affleck. Picture: @benaffleck/Instagram.

    Ben Affleck 'wanted to go' to rehab

    The 46-year-old actor admitted himself into a rehabilitation facility last week following an intervention from his estranged wife Jennifer Garner.

    1358 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck arrives for the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' ‘Justice League’ on 13 November 2017 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck is taking a 'step in the right direction' with rehab visit

    Affleck's decision to go to rehab is a 'major step in the right direction'.

    1363 days ago
  • FILE: Actor and director Ben Affleck and actress Jennifer Garner arrive on the red carpet for the 85th Annual Academy Awards in February 2013 in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP.

    Court warns Affleck, Garner for 'dragging feet' over divorce

    The couple announced they were going their separate ways in June 2015, before filing documents two years later.

    1377 days ago
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    [WATCH] Hollywood Minute: Affleck and Damon reunite

    Here's your first look at 'If Beale Street Could Talk, 'Ben Affleck and Damon reunite & so do Paisley and Underwood.

    1383 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck. Picture: AFP.

    Ben Affleck looking for family friendly role

    Affleck is now keen to move into kids’ cinema so his family can see him on the big screen before they grow up and he’s got an idea to remake a Disney classic.

    1394 days ago
  • Ben Affleck as Batman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’. Picture: @batmanvsuperman/Instagram.

    Ben Affleck surprises terminally ill ‘Batman’ fan

    The ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ actor heard about refugee Mukuta, who is a huge fan of the caped superhero, and got in touch with the youngster via FaceTime.

    1502 days ago
  • FILE: Casey Affleck arriving on the red carpet for the 89th Oscars in 2017. Picture: AFP

    Casey Affleck 'treated abominably' by Hollywood, says screenwriter

    Affleck has been 'treated abominably' by Hollywood, according to screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan.

    1504 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck arrives for the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' ‘Justice League’ on 13 November 2017 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck's dad blames Hollywood for son's alcoholism

    Timothy Affleck also believes Ben's fame led to the disintegration of his marriage to Jennifer Garner.

    1562 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck. Picture: AFP.

    Ben Affleck leaves rehab for festive season

    The actor checked into an unknown facility at the beginning of the month to seek treatment for his substance abuse.

    1602 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck arrives for the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' ‘Justice League’ on 13 November 2017 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck back in treatment for alcohol addiction

    The 45-year-old actor first sought treatment for his substance abuse in 2001 and completed a second programme earlier this year.

    1614 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Affleck arrives for the world premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' ‘Justice League’ on 13 November 2017 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Picture: AFP

    Ben Affleck: Apology for groping Hilarie Burton was important

    The 'Justice League' actor previously apologised to Hilarie Burton, and said he believed her account and felt it was important for him to apologise.

    1643 days ago
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