Ben Affleck's Ex-Girlfriends Gwyneth Paltrow And Jennifer Garner Speak Out About Their Relationships With Him
Discussion surrounding the marriage of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez continue to make headlines after rumors suggest their relationship may be facing challenges.
Despite these speculations, the 51-year-old actor and filmmaker, along with Lopez, 54, have consistently presented a united front, occasionally appearing together amidst their busy schedules.
Affleck has a colorful romantic history of his own. Here's what his former lovers had to say about their relationship when they were together.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow was in an on-and-off relationship from 1997 to 2000, during which they co-starred in films 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998) and 'Bounce' (2000).Their acquaintance began at a gathering hosted by Harvey Weinstein shortly after Affleck's Oscar win for 'Good Will Hunting.'
Reflecting on their time together, Paltrow has been candid about their relationship. In a 2018 interview on 'The Howard Stern Show,' she acknowledged their mutual need for personal growth during that period.
"I think there's certain boyfriends where you are trying to work stuff out, right? Like, you're trying to heal certain stuff from your childhood," she said. "He was very much a lesson in that way. I'm not sure exactly what I was trying to heal in that instance, but it was... he was, ya know, it was specific."
The actress also elaborated on her past perception of relationships, noting her younger inclination to be with someone "good looking." However, she observed that Affleck was not in a conducive personal space for a committed relationship during that time.
Jennifer Garner
Affleck and Jennifer Garner were married for 13 years from 2005 to 2018. They now co-parent their three children; Violet, Fin, and Samuel. Their marriage ended due to Affleck's reported struggles with alcohol addiction, compounded by reports of an affair with a nanny.
Following their separation announcement in 2016, Garner spoke candidly in an interview with 'Vanity Fair' about the emotional toll of their split. She expressed sadness over the loss of her idealized notion of romance and marriage.
"It's one of the pains in my life that something I believe in so strongly I've completely failed at twice," she said. "You have to have two people to dance in a marriage."
