Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is considered his best performance as the caped crusader. Despite the movie having its quirks with the story and pacing, his depiction of Batman stands out.
In Batman v Superman, Batman isn’t just flexing his muscles – he’s literally bulked up, both in stature and armor. And guess what? He’s not just big, he’s badder than ever – both gruff and aggressive.
To achieve this, he had to hit the gym hard. Affleck once told Men’s Journal, “Getting ready for this role meant working hard, day in and day out with Walter.” But while the Hypnotic actor was beefing up for BVS, his then-wife Jennifer Garner confessed about an “affair” at the same time.
Jennifer Garner’s Shocking Confession During Ben Affleck’s Preparation for BVS
Ben Affleck‘s physical transformation for his role as Batman in Zack Snyder’s DC flick impacted his relationship with Jennifer Garner. When the two-time Oscar winner started preparing for the role, Garner often updated fans on his progress.
The then 43-year-old star, motivated by seeing Henry Cavill‘s physique in Man of Steel, felt the need to meet fan expectations of looking like a real superhero. The Gone Baby Gone director said, according to Mirror:
“I’d already seen Henry topless in the Man of Steel so I knew what I have to live up to. The fans expected me to look like a real superhero so I had to workout.”
At that time, Garner said Affleck’s workouts went too far. She felt like she was with a different person after he changed his body. As the actress told on Live With Kelly & Michael:
“You know, he has put on 30 pounds of muscle and he’s 8 percent body fat. He looks pretty good. It’s a little bit like, ‘Whoa, who are you?’ It feels like I’m having an affair. But I don’t mind, I’m not complaining.”
Besides this, Garner also shared her first thoughts on Affleck’s new Batman suit—a glimpse not many had seen.
Jennifer Garner’s Comments on Ben Affleck Sparked Controversy
Jennifer Garner used to casually share a bit about Ben Affleck’s Batman role. She didn’t see any harm, but her comments stirred controversy, causing some issues. She once told Entertainment Tonight: “I’ve seen the suit,” adding, “The suit is unbelievably cool. It’s a total reinvention. It looks great.”
This small bit of information was too much for some, putting her in hot water as fans and media pressed for more details.
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