Despite a visit to rehab and a public declaration he was finished with drink, friends are now worried Ben Affleck might be boozing again.
After taking part in the Telethon for Haiti last week, Ben, 37, flew to the Sundance film festival in Utah to attend a celebration and premiere for his new movie, ‘The Company Men.’
There, a spy tells Radar, Ben “Immediately sat down at a VIP table, grabbed a bottle of Absolut vodka and poured a drink.”
Bear in mind, Ben is a self-confessed alcoholic. When he checked into ‘Promises’ rehab in 2001 his publicist explained the surprising detour like this;
“Ben is a self-aware and smart man who decided a fuller life awaits him without alcohol. He has chosen to seek professional assistance, and travel a healthier road with the support of his family, friends and fans.”
But at Sundance the flunkies around Ben were shocked by the act with the vodka, so they cleared all the photographers out of the area to protect him from what could have been career-wrecking press.
Married to Jennifer Garner since June 29, 2005, Ben has been quoted as saying that she and their two children are the core of his life. But Sundance was soon buzzing with chatter about this apparent fall from the wagon; Both he and co-star Tommy Lee Jones were seen toasting the success of the movie together – with several drinks.
And that’s not a wise move when you’re a Promises graduate. We’ll keep you advised if this story gets any worse…
