Hollywood actor Ben Affleck is reportedly struggling with the stress of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, which is affecting his health. According to a recent report, the actor has started chain-smoking again. Ben is said to be seeking the assistance of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to quit, a method he previously used successfully in 2005 on the advice of his friend Matt Damon.

Reports suggest that Ben started smoking again in 2016, and the habit worsened after his short-lived marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Shortly afterwards he was seen smoking in his car Lopez filed for divorce in August last year.

A source told radaronline Despite the addiction being stronger than ever, Ben is determined to quit smoking once again. “When Ben left his job 20 years ago he was very happy. He swore he would never go back, but here he is, as addicted as ever and desperate to stop. He hates the smell of it and knows it’s terrible for his health, not to mention it’s a terrible example for his kids,” the source said.

The source added, “She really only has one vice left, smoking, so no one wants to put too much pressure on her to quit, because she’s done a great job staying sober. But obviously this is not a good habit. Whenever he feels stressed, he starts smoking cigarettes and he remains very stressed. But he is saying that he is ready to try hypnosis again and has promised everyone that he will start it from January 1st. She has even booked her first session. He’s telling everyone he wants to make 2025 smoke-free.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez file for divorce in August 2024 Married two years later, after months of speculation about their relationship. In June, they listed their shared Beverly Hills mansion for sale. Currently, the two are looking for ways to move forward, with Ben reportedly turning to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner for support.