Ben Affleck's Awkward Solo Moment Revives His Memorable Meme Era!
BEN AFFLECK'S PREMIERE SHAME: 'SAD BEN' STRIKES AGAIN!
In a moment that's sure to leave fans giggling, Ben Affleck found himself in another meme-worthy debacle on Monday night at the New York City premiere of Jennifer Lopez's new movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman. The 53-year-old Oscar winner was left standing alone under the spotlight, awkwardly waiting for his cue – and it's a scene that's already been making waves online.
According to sources close to the event, Affleck was ushered onstage mid-speech as director Bill Condon addressed the crowd, but in a bizarre case of mistiming, he ended up standing silently behind Condon for over seven minutes. Yes, you read that right – SEVEN MINUTES! The poor guy even set down his can of soda and patiently waited for his cue, completely unaware that he was the main attraction.
When Condon finally turned around, he jumped in surprise at the sight of Affleck, laughing out loud and exclaiming, "I didn't know you were there!" before walking over to hug him. It was a heartwarming moment, but one that's sure to leave fans chuckling for days to come.
This isn't the first time Affleck has found himself in a meme-worthy situation. Remember the infamous "Sad Ben" photo from 2016? The image of him looking glum while co-star Henry Cavill answered a question during a press junket went viral almost instantly, inspiring a plethora of parodies and memes.
But what's even more fascinating is Affleck's reaction to all the attention. In a 2022 interview with the Los Angeles Times, he revealed that he used to read about the memes and even found them funny – but things changed when his kids got old enough to notice.
"I got to a place where [the public perception] was so different from who I am that I just stopped reading and stopped caring," Affleck confessed. "But then, as my kids got older and started seeing the internet themselves, that's the difficult part. Even the 'Sad Ben' meme – that was funny to me. I mean, there's nobody who hasn't felt that way at a junket."
It seems like Affleck has learned to take it all in stride, but we can't help but wonder what his kids think about their dad's "sad" reputation.
But enough about Affleck's misadventures – let's talk about the real stars of the show: Ben and JLo! The pair were spotted looking cozy on the New York red carpet, sharing an intimate chat at the event – just over a year after Lopez filed for divorce. It was their first public appearance together since their split, and fans can't help but wonder if they're rekindling things.
Lopez recently praised Affleck for his dedication to bringing Kiss of the Spider Woman to life, saying, "He's been a rock throughout this whole process." And judging by their body language on the red carpet, it seems like all is forgiven between these two high-profile exes.
As we spoke to sources close to the event, they revealed that Affleck and Lopez are indeed closer than fans think. "They're still very much in touch," our insider spilled. "They've been working together on this project for months, and it's clear that their chemistry is still there."
So what does the future hold for these two? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – we'll be keeping a close eye on Ben and JLo's reunion.
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