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Ben Affleck credits Matt Damon for getting him through divorces, addiction
Entertainment Weekly • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon discussed their enduring friendship on The Howard Stern Show, emphasizing how their bond has remained strong despite Affleck's personal struggles and public challenges over the past decade.
- Damon affirmed his unwavering support for Affleck, highlighting that their relationship is not influenced by external opinions, which Affleck described as the essence of true friendship.
- The actors, childhood friends introduced by their mothers, rose to fame together with the 1997 Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting, which helped them navigate the pressures of early celebrity.
- Affleck reflected on the importance of their friendship during turbulent times, including his divorce, addiction treatment, and public relationship ups and downs, crediting their connection for providing sanity and perspective.
