Ben Affleck is a renowned American actor and filmmaker with a diverse career spanning over three decades. He began his career as a child actor on public access television and has since become one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood. His first academy award was won alongside his best friend and business partner, Matt Damon for their film, Good Will Hunting. Ben has two Academy Awards to his name, several Golden Globes, and several BAFTA Awards.

Ben has had several high profile romantic relationships. He has been romantically involved with Gwenyth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Garner. Affleck and Garner were married for years, but have since decided to split, in a very public divorce.

Affleck is an excellent example of what it means to own up to your shortcomings and make steady self improvement. Ben has a long standing issue with alcohol and gambling. He sought treatment for his dependency and now lives without either vice.

Affleck is very politically outspoken. He first registered as a democrat in 1992 and has since campaigned on behalf of numerous political nominees. He has worked on the campaign efforts, offering speeches and using his star power to sway groups for John Kerry, Al Gore, and Barack Obama.

In addition to his political prowess, Ben is a humanitarian, through and through. Ben Affleck spent significant time in Eastern Africa and was devastated by the poverty that he saw in the region. As a result, he founded the Eastern Congo Initiative which provides Congolese farmers with small grants to help them produce for their communities effectively. Additionally, Affleck has worked on behalf of those with disabilities and those losing their lives to terminal illness. He avidly works to help improve the lives of those less fortunate than himself.