Ben Affleck seems to be having a tough time following his messy divorce with Jennifer Lopez. According to reports, the stress of the split has made him go back to smoking, which he had quit years ago. Ben had quit smoking in 2005 with the help of a hypnotherapist and was open about how it improved his health. However, by 2016, he once again began smoking, and it is said to have worsened ever since his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Photos of Ben chain-smoking in his car shortly after the filing for divorce in August 2024 point out the extent of his struggle.
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A source close to him said that Ben is deeply unhappy about returning to smoking, citing the adverse effects it has on his health and the bad example it sets for his children. However, his addiction has remained a coping mechanism during stressful times, with smoking being his “only vice” left, as he has maintained his sobriety. The actor is said to be serious about stopping this behavior and has returned to hypnotherapy, with his first session having been booked in the hopes of finishing 2025 smoke-free. This commitment to seeking help simply shows how he wants a clean slate amidst the personal battles he’s undergoing.
On the other hand, Ben has to rely on the support of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to come out of this tough period. His marriage of two years with Jennifer Lopez after months of relationship rumors led him to seek ways to mend himself and heal after their divorce.
