Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have always been one of the most headline-grabbing couples in Hollywood history. And despite their romance coming to an end nearly two decades ago, it seems the crazy fanfare surrounding them hasn’t died down. Recently, the internet went into frenzy mode over an alleged argument between the two during the 2003 Grammys. However, Ben Affleck has finally broken his silence on the matter, giving fans an insight into what likely happened on that fateful day. In this article, we’ll explore the details of Ben Affleck’s recent comments and share our thoughts on the entire debacle. So, let’s dive in!
Ben Affleck Opens Up About Memes, Alcoholism, and More at 2023 Grammy Awards
Ben Affleck finally broke his silence on becoming a subject for memes on Twitter following his appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards with his wife, Jennifer Lopez. The couple has been making several public appearances and has become the talk of the town once again since they got back together after over a decade.
The Good Will Hunting star insisted that he had a “good time” at the event, even though his facial expressions during the show suggested otherwise. In the past, Affleck has been very vocal about his struggles with alcoholism and addiction, and in a recent interview, he opened up about how the memes made him realize that he should be vocal about his struggles.
During the ceremony, a video of an argument between Affleck and Lopez went viral on the internet. However, in his recent interview, the actor clarified that it was not an argument but a conversation between a husband and wife. Affleck explained that he suddenly got nervous and told Lopez that they were being filmed, and he is going to “slide away,” which fans thought was an argument between the couple.
“I was like, ‘Oh, God.’ They were framing us in this shot, but I didn’t know they were rolling,” he said. “I leaned into her, and I was like, ‘As soon they start rolling, I’m going to slide away from you and leave you sitting next to Trevor.’”
“She goes, ‘You better f****** not leave,’” the actor revealed, explaining, “That’s a husband-and-wife thing. I mean, some of it is, I’m like, ‘All right, who is this act?’ Like, I don’t keep up. My wife does, obviously. And yeah, it is your wife’s work event. And I’ve gone to events and been pissed off. I’ve gone and been bored.”
Affleck also addressed how people thought he was drunk during the prestigious event, and how it made him realize that he should be vocal about his alcoholism. The Gone Girl star noted that he has gone to other award shows and been drunk, but nobody ever once said he was.
“At the Grammys, they were like, ‘He’s drunk.’ And I thought, that’s interesting,” Affleck said. He further added, “That raises a whole other thing about whether or not it’s wise to acknowledge addiction because there’s a lot of compassion, but there is still a tremendous stigma, which is often quite inhibiting. I do think it disincentivizes people from making their lives better.”
Affleck went on to say that he had a “good time” at the Grammys, and he thought it would be fun to attend the event. He also mentioned that at movie award shows, it’s speeches and webinars about sound-mixing, but the Grammys had good music, so he wanted to be there with his wife.
In the end, Affleck’s statement about his alcoholism and addiction is relevant and noteworthy. It is an important reminder that we need to be aware of the struggles people go through and acknowledge them with compassion, rather than stigmatizing them. We should encourage people to speak out about their problems and seek help while treating them with respect and dignity.
In conclusion, Ben Affleck has finally broken his silence on the viral argument with Jennifer Lopez at the 2003 Grammy Awards, after almost two decades. Although the incident has been long forgotten by many, it’s clear that the memory still lingers in the minds of Ben and JLo. However, it’s great to see that the two are happily back together, and their rekindled romance seems to be going strong. We hope that this will put an end to any speculation or rumors surrounding their Grammy argument and that their love story will continue to unfold in joy and happiness.
