Ben Affleck revealed on Tuesday that he had completed treatment for alcoholism in order to be "the best father I can be," but his history with addiction goes back much further. In fact, the 44-year-old actor's experience with alcoholism began as a child, watching his own father, Timothy, battle the disease.
Though Affleck has remained selective in speaking about his struggles with sobriety, he has on several occasions opened up about his past with alcoholism, from his family's cycle of addiction, to his 2001 rehab stint, to his recent recovery.
Related: Ben Affleck Completes Rehab for Alcohol Addiction: I Want to 'Be the Best Father I Can Be'
1986: Parents' Divorce
"To be honest with you, the marriage was so bad, and I remember feeling relief," Affleck told Barbara Walters in a 2012 interview, reflecting on his parents' divorce when he was just 12 years old.
"[My father] was an alcoholic... I did know that as a child. He drank a...
Though Affleck has remained selective in speaking about his struggles with sobriety, he has on several occasions opened up about his past with alcoholism, from his family's cycle of addiction, to his 2001 rehab stint, to his recent recovery.
Related: Ben Affleck Completes Rehab for Alcohol Addiction: I Want to 'Be the Best Father I Can Be'
1986: Parents' Divorce
"To be honest with you, the marriage was so bad, and I remember feeling relief," Affleck told Barbara Walters in a 2012 interview, reflecting on his parents' divorce when he was just 12 years old.
"[My father] was an alcoholic... I did know that as a child. He drank a...
- 3/15/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Ben Affleck is coming clean.
The 44-year-old actor took to Facebook on Tuesday to reveal his struggles with alcohol addiction, and share that he has completed treatment in order "to be the best father I can be." Affleck shares three children -- Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Sam, 5 -- with Jennifer Garner.
Watch: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Not Reconciling, 'No Change' in Their Relationship, Sources Say
"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," he wrote. "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...
The 44-year-old actor took to Facebook on Tuesday to reveal his struggles with alcohol addiction, and share that he has completed treatment in order "to be the best father I can be." Affleck shares three children -- Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Sam, 5 -- with Jennifer Garner.
Watch: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Not Reconciling, 'No Change' in Their Relationship, Sources Say
"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," he wrote. "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...
- 3/14/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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