Ben Affleck Opens Up About Feeling ‘Trapped’ in Jennifer Garner Marriage

In a candid interview, Ben Affleck shared his thoughts on his past marriage with Jennifer Garner.

The 49-year-old actor and director appeared on The Howard Stern Show on December 14th to promote his new film, The Tender Bar.

While discussing his relationship with Garner, also 49, Affleck didn't shy away from revealing some details about their decision to separate in 2015.

Affleck told host Howard Stern that they took their time and ultimately realized that they had grown apart.

He acknowledged that their marriage simply didn't work anymore, despite the love and respect he still had for Garner.

According to Affleck, it was a difficult but necessary decision to end their marriage.

The former couple met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2000 and got married in June 2005.

They share three children together: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.

Since their divorce, Affleck has reunited with his ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez, while Garner has moved on with John Miller.

Rumors circulated at the time of their split that Affleck had an affair with their children's nanny, Christine Ouzounian.

However, the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star denied these allegations through his representative, calling them baseless lies.

Garner later clarified in an interview with Vanity Fair that their separation had been decided before Ouzounian came into the picture.

Affleck also revealed that his struggles with alcoholism worsened during the difficulties in his relationship with Garner.

He admitted that he began drinking more when their marriage was falling apart.

However, he credited their split as a wake-up call, saying that if he were still married to Garner, he would probably still be drinking.

The actor emphasized that he and Garner made the decision to split because they didn't want their children to witness a toxic marriage.

They both recognized that staying together would have ultimately led to constant conflict and unhappiness.

Affleck expressed gratitude for the opportunity to co-parent their children in a healthier environment.

During his interview with Stern, Affleck shared more insights.

However, it's evident that he has reflected on his past relationship and is now focused on moving forward with his life and career.

The actor's openness about his personal struggles provides an intimate glimpse into his journey of growth and self-discovery.