Casey and Ben Affleck’s father blames Hollywood for ruining their lives

Father of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, Timothy has criticised the culture of Hollywood for ruining the lives of his sons.

Calling the film industry a “disgusting place”, Timothy said he believes the showbiz also contributed to his elder son’s alcoholism.

“It has taken a toll on both of my sons. Hollywood is a disgusting place. I think that’s been a major factor in Ben’s drinking. You’re kind of forced to develop a persona that is hard to shed and go home to your family. It affects your whole life. I think that’s one of the dangers of the film industry,” Timothy told Grazia magazine.

The 74-year-old also went on to take the onus of Ben’s drinking problem on him as he was a long time “chronic, severe alcoholic” in the past.

“I had to recover and, happily, I did. Ben has always been serious about getting sober. There is no question about that. He wants a balanced life and he is working at it,” he added.

Timothy also reflected that fame cost Ben, 45, his marriage with actor Jennifer Garner. The couple split in 2015. “It’s difficult to balance family life in the midst of global stardom. It’s a hard, taxing life.”

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