Ben Affleck knows that being in the spotlight can be exhausting.
In a candid discussion about his long-term encounters with persistent photographers, the actor from “Good Will Hunting” shared insights on why he feels deeply empathetic towards figures like Britney Spears, who have faced intrusive paparazzi disregarding their personal space.
A while back, I deeply felt compassion for Britney Spears, as Ben Affleck, 52, shared during the April 24 episode of Theo Vonn’s podcast “This Past Weekend”. She wasn’t someone I was acquainted with or socialized with, but like many others, we all witness the hardships she experiences. However, having gone through similar situations myself, I recognized that she was being pursued by the media at a time when she might have been struggling.
Affleck compared the intense media attention on Britney Spears during the late 2000s to repeatedly provoking an animal, causing it to growl aggressively. Notably, many of Spears’ personal moments were photographed by paparazzi, such as when she shaved her head in 2007, which was a particularly significant event as she was going through a divorce from Kevin Federline and a custody battle over their sons, Sean (aged 19) and Jayden (aged 18), at the time.
The actor from “Gone Girl” (previously married to Jennifer Garner), with whom he shares children Violet (age 19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13), observed how intrusive photographs portrayed Spears in a particular manner within the media. This led him to understand how swiftly a specific narrative can emerge.
To clarify, he’s faced similar accusations before, as people frequently assume his expressions of frustration are indicative of anger due to the fact that photographers often snap him when he appears troubled or upset.
He often finds himself with his children, heading somewhere when there are four men who call out, “Hey, hey!” He responds, “Hey, buddy. Could you give me some space? Is that okay?” He humorously referenced the popular “Sad Affleck” meme by saying, “It’s a peculiar situation where capturing someone’s photo each time they appear annoyed inevitably results in an image of them looking annoyed.
Plus, his expression comes out that way simply because he’s “shy.”
She prefers to keep a low profile when it comes to social gatherings and going out. She expressed that she values privacy for herself, her family, and her children’s lives. However, she enjoys the process of making movies and sharing those narratives. The reality is, she has always understood that this level of exposure is inherent in her chosen profession.
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