‘RHONY’ Alum Bethenny Frankel Shares Concern for Ben Affleck Since Marriage to Jennifer Lopez!

Real Housewives of New York City alum, Bethenny Frankel, is speaking out about Ben Affleck’s new marriage to Jennifer Lopez and sharing her concern for the actor. 

“They’re in love. They’re the ones that got away. They’re back together. Also, compound that with one member of the relationship being an addict,” Bethenny said, during a recent episode of her “Just B with Bethenny Frankel” podcast.

“And being an addict has its challenges for the person and for the person in a relationship with the addict,” the former Bravo star pointed out. ”I call it activation. I’ve been surrounded by addicts for most of my life. Stress is not great for an addict.”

‘The Last Duel’ actor has been open about his struggle with alcohol addiction. Affleck has completed several stints in rehab, seeking treatment in 2001, 2017, and 2018.

The Skinnygirl mogul spoke about Affleck’s private laid-back nature, and the outside pressure that could potentially overwhelm the actor.  

“He’s famous and he’s a director,” Bethenny said, adding that Affleck typically likes to stay under the radar.  

“He’s running on Dunkin’ [Donuts] and he’ll smoke a cigarette and he’s living his Boston life,” she continued. “So now he’s with this mega famous person and it’s a lot.”

Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16. The actor gave a tell-all interview with the New York Times about his struggle with alcoholism, ahead of his nuptials.  

“Relapse is embarrassing, obviously,” he said. “I wish it didn’t happen. I really wish it wasn’t on the internet for my kids to see.”

Affleck shares three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. Lopez shares twins, Max and Emme, with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. 

“It took me a long time to fundamentally, deeply, without a hint of doubt, admit to myself that I am an alcoholic,” he told the publication.

Affleck admitted during a 2021 interview with Howard Stern that he had to ponder the idea of reconciling with Lopez, and consider how the decision could affect his children. Affleck and Lopez called off their first engagement in 2004.  

“I don’t want to do anything that is painful or destructive to them if I can help it,” he said.

Affleck’s and Lopez’s kids are seemingly on board with the rekindled relationship, as they joined the newly married couple on their honeymoon.  

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