Ben Affleck’s Health Crisis Deepens — Jennifer Garner Spotted Crying in Public for the First Time

Los Angeles – Reports suggest that Ben Affleck’s personal troubles are spiraling further into a serious health concern, as Jennifer Garner was recently seen in public tearful and overwhelmed—marking an unprecedented emotional display from the usually reserved actress.

Affleck, 52, is known to be battling longstanding issues including alcoholism, anxiety, and depression; he has been on antidepressants since age 26 and has completed multiple rehab programs. His battle with alcohol intensified after his divorce from Garner in 2018, and relapses have continued to trouble him

Sources close to Affleck reveal that his health troubles have escalated in recent months, with insiders describing him as appearing disoriented and visibly unstable in some outings. Observers report that his facial pallor has worsened, he often appears fatigued, and his behavior has sometimes been erratic.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner—who shares three children with Affleck—has been picking up the pieces, both emotionally and logistically. Garner, 52, has been volunteering tirelessly in the wake of California’s wildfires, offering relief efforts, emotional support and community aid. Friends express worry that she is nearing burnout, describing her as “skeletal and exhausted” after months of nonstop dedication .

Her breaking point came at a recent public event, when Garner was photographed wiping away tears outside a gathering in Santa Monica, marking the first time she’s been seen crying in public since their high-profile divorce. Sources say she appeared drained and shaky, a stark departure from her composed public persona.

At that event she reportedly also met Affleck—perhaps to manage logistics for their children: Violet, 19; Fin, 16; and Samuel, 13. Garner later posted tearful selfies celebrating Violet’s graduation, hinting at deep emotion and a mixture of grief and pride .

Amid these intensified struggles, Affleck has reportedly leaned heavily on Garner. The two now communicate daily, sharing parenting responsibilities and even meals together. Though Affleck’s recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez was finalized earlier this year, insiders say that his relationship with Garner has grown closer—leading to speculation about regret over their split and whether they might reconcile romantically. But multiple sources make clear that Garner remains committed to her relationship with her boyfriend, John Miller, and “the feeling is not mutual” when it comes to rekindling romance with her ex .

Public observers have also called attention to Affleck’s reportedly poor hygiene habits. Reports suggest Garner admonished him for spitting in public, for smelling heavily of cigarettes, and for leaving messes, emphasizing her concern about setting a poor example for their children.

As a recovering alcoholic and someone managing mental health issues, Affleck’s current behavior signals possible decline. Meanwhile Garner’s public show of tears and her ongoing overextension raise concern over her own well‑being. Friends are urging her to slowdown, but she continues pushing forward—for her family, her community, and the silence she has long tried to preserve.

In many ways, their lives appear to mirror one another’s pain: he battling inner demons, she sustained by duty and empathy—both in the spotlight of public scrutiny. And now, for the first time, that mutual struggle has shown itself through tears visible to the world.