Ben Affleck has been seen leaving his house in a car driven by his estranged wife Jennifer Garner as he ‘returned to rehab’. Garner was seen at the 46-year-old actor’s Pacific Palisades home on Wednesday afternoon, before the couple and a companion were seen leaving the mansion in a black car – allegedly as Ben was driven to seek treatment for alcohol issues. Yesterday the actress, 46, politely asked for space and compassion as Ben’s supportive estranged wife greeted photographers at the end of his driveway
‘Can I ask you guys a favour?’ she said. ‘Just out of respect, can you give some space? Would you please?’ She added: ‘Just right now, just give us a minute.’ As she walked away, she then answered ‘yep’ when asked if Ben was okay.
After returning to the home, the former couple drove off with Ben looking emotional – before making one last stop by fast food joint Jack in the Box. Ben was seen earlier in the week buying a box of alcohol and liquor, with TMZ claiming this was the ‘tipping point’ of Jennifer, who then ‘staged an intervention’. The publication has claimed Ben has now entered a ‘live-in facility’ in LA County – allegedly the third time he’s sought treatment for alcohol issues.
A source told Entertainment Tonight: ‘Jen is proud of the strides he’s made, but some of his friends were worried he might be taking some steps backward and could be on a slippery slope.’ They added: ‘Ben wants nothing more than to get sober for his kids, for Jen and also for his career. He realises the dangers of what he could lose in life if he doesn’t stick to the programme, and dedicate himself tothese big changes.’ The star and two-time Oscar winner has been open about his battles in the past as he sought help in 2001 and 2017. After his most recent stint, he wrote on his Facebook page in March last year: ‘I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront. ‘I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be. I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step. ‘I’m lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I’ve done the work I set out to do. This was the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery.’ While it hasn’t been confirmed he has split with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus, Ben has been seen with Playboy model Shauna Sexton.
Culled from Metro.
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