Ben Affleck Becomes Meme-Worthy Again While Smoking
Ben Affleck was spotted outside the Sunset Tower Hotel in Hollywood, throwing his head back as he smoked a cigarette, creating a moment likely to become a new meme. The actor's nicotine habit has been a topic on the Internet since August 22, 2016, when he was first seen looking tired and miserable while smoking.
Smoking Habit Revisited
Affleck appeared to be puffing his worries away once more as he left the Sunset Boulevard hotspot on Monday night. Dressed in a three-piece suit without a tie and with his top buttons open, he embodied the look of late-night, slightly disheveled glamour. At times, he held the cigarette in his mouth without using his hands, leaning back and gazing upward while taking a calming drag.
History of Quitting and Relapse
Although Affleck once quit smoking in 2005 with the help of a hypnotist recommended by his longtime friend and collaborator Matt Damon, he eventually returned to the habit. He smoked for 20 years, at times consuming a pack a day, and described smoking as “part of who I was” before quitting initially.
The decision to quit in 2005 was influenced by the pregnancy of his then-wife, Jennifer Garner, with their first child, Violet Affleck.
Despite efforts to stop, Affleck's recurring smoking episodes continue to attract online attention.
Author's summary: Ben Affleck’s ongoing public smoking moments highlight his complicated relationship with nicotine, blending celebrity vulnerability with internet meme culture.