In what could go down because the definitive inquiry into the phenomenon of Ben Affleck, New York journal’s Alison Willmore argues that although he’s an internationally recognized film star, Affleck has by no means had a definitive on-screen function. He’s recognized (and beloved) for being Ben Affleck, and a giant promoting level for us within the viewers is the infinite cascade of frank paparazzi photographs. If he’s carrying an unlimited order from Dunkin’ Donuts, he’s comfortable; if he’s wrapped in a towel staring into the infinity of the Atlantic Ocean, he’s unhappy.
These of us who take pleasure in Affleck’s not-exactly-camera-ready (however, in a means, so camera-ready) moments got a lot to chew on on the Grammy Awards final week. Throughout the broadcast, there have been instances through which it did, maybe, appear as if the Argo director wished he had been wherever else within the galaxy. Moreover, it appeared as if the newlyweds acquired right into a minor back-and-forth at one second. (Knowledgeable lip-reader stated that Jen advised Ben to “look extra pleasant.”)
A Grammy seat-filler, nevertheless, reported that the Bennifer bond is as sturdy as ever, with a lot of bodily affection. Yet one more seat-filler stated that the couple was well-aware they had been “going viral” because of Ben’s spaced-out visage. Apparently Lopez confirmed Affleck her cellphone with a chuckle, and he stated one thing to the tune of “Oh, God, this once more.”
Amusing!
However now, days later, the memes preserve coming, and, in fact, some on the market are utilizing it to search for proof of cracks within the basis of the Bennifer romance. Not cool! In accordance with Web page Six, a well-placed supply says that Lopez is effectively conscious of the jokes, and is “over it.”
Whether or not “over it” means she couldn’t care any much less, or “over it” means she is steamed at her husband’s conduct is rather less clear. “She is aware of how a lot Ben hates awards reveals and was over it the very subsequent day,” the supply stated. This similar individual added “Would possibly we advise for the following awards present she convey her stylist or sister along with her? Much less complications.”
To which we are saying two issues: One, “fewer complications,” and, two, “heck no! Affleck grimacing in public is the tastiest meat in our cultural stew. Do not take this from us.”
The Bennifer camp had already floated that Affleck was merely “drained,” and that is undoubtedly true. The person is finalizing post-production of his newest image, Air, through which he additionally co-stars as Nike founder Phil Knight. (Matt Damon is the lead as advertising genius Sonny Vaccaro, and Viola Davis performs Deloris Jordan, Michael Jordan’s mom. Sure, the film is about convincing the younger Chicago Bulls star to signal with the upstart shoe firm as an alternative of one of many main two manufacturers on the time, Converse or Adidas.)
When the trailer dropped this week, J.Lo put it up on her Instagram (with 245 million followers) highlighting a shot of Affleck wanting notably grumpy. “My Husband’s Glad Face,” she wrote, taking part in the web chatter like a violin.
