Ben Affleck has, allegedly, been making his family and friends think that he could be on the verge of a relapse.
According to In Touch Weekly, Ben Affleck was recently photographed looking tired, thin, and disheveled just weeks after he visited Venice with Jennifer Lopez.
At the time, Affleck looked as hunky as ever. But just weeks later, the actor’s appearance, allegedly, changed drastically.
Ben Affleck appearance hints at his impending relapse
A source claimed that Affleck’s appearance also changes when he’s in front of the camera versus when he’s not.
“He certainly lights up for the cameras, but the guy in the tux smiling on the red carpet with no care in the world is not the real Ben. He’s still haunted by his demons. He seems to be leading a double life,” the source said.
Ben Affleck still gambles and hangs out with shady friends
The insider added that there are also some red flags that may convince Affleck’s family and friends that he’s on the verge of a relapse.
“He still gambles and is in contact with some old friends who could be considered shady,” the source said.
Jennifer Lopez a good influence on the actor
Luckily for the actor, he’s dating Lopez, who has been nothing but a good influence on him.
“He’s definitely different around her, and he’s so thankful she came back into his life. But friends think she should tread carefully because Ben is much more fragile than he looks. She watched him hit rock bottom with the rest of the world so some part of her must be worried it could happen again,” the source said.
Last year, Affleck admitted that he suffered another relapse. However, this doesn’t mean that he’s on the verge of another one.
Rumors debunked
As such, one should take the tabloid’s claims with a grain of salt because they were unable to provide any concrete proof that Affleck is struggling right now.
Even the photo that the tabloid published was from several years ago. This shows that the tabloid’s claims are unfounded because Affleck’s appearance didn’t change drastically since he stepped out in public in Venice with Lopez.
As for the couple, Lopez doesn’t have anything to worry about because Ben Affleck seems healthy.
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