Ben Affleck's Journey to Self-Improvement
Life can throw you some serious curveballs, and Ben Affleck has certainly been swinging hard to keep up. Recently, he's been navigating the challenging waters of a divorce from Jennifer Garner while simultaneously focusing on his personal growth. Through it all, he's remained steadfast in his commitment to his children, but it seems he's found a new guiding star in the form of NFL legend Tom Brady.
According to an insider speaking to Closer Weekly, Ben might come across as a bit arrogant at times, but when it comes to Tom Brady, it's a whole different story. "Tom is someone Ben looks up to and trusts completely," the source reveals. "Even though Tom is younger, he's one of the few people Ben will listen to without question. Their friendship is built on mutual respect, and Tom has been a positive influence on Ben's journey to recovery. This friendship is not just beneficial for Ben; it's also a win-win situation for Tom," they added.
Why Tom Brady Matters to Ben Affleck
The source added, "Tom keeps Ben close because he knows he'll need Ben's support when he retires and starts thinking about his next move in Los Angeles. Right now, they live pretty close to each other, and when Ben gets a text from Tom, everything else stops. He’ll cancel plans just to have dinner with his sports idol." Surprisingly, even Jennifer Garner understands why Tom has such a significant impact on Ben's life. "It’s almost like Tom has this magnetic pull that everyone around Ben recognizes and respects," the insider explained.
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The Perfect Mentor
If you're going to pick a life coach, having a recent Super Bowl champion like Tom Brady, who's 41 years old, isn't half bad. Plus, the Good Will Hunting star, who's 46, is a massive Boston sports fan, and Tom Brady happens to play for the New England Patriots. However, not everyone in Ben's family shares his enthusiasm for Boston sports. His son, Samuel, who's only 6, isn't exactly on the same page as his dad. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ben shared a funny story about Samuel. "I gave him this whole speech about Boston sports history, and he just looked at me and said, 'Dad, you're from Boston. I’m from L.A.,'" Ben recounted. "I had a full-on existential crisis. I thought, 'I failed as a father. This is a disaster!' There's a certain kind of tragic pain that people from Boston carry with them, and I was hoping to pass that on to my kids. We endure the cold and misery, and we lose big sporting events," he joked.
But Ben had a plan to turn Samuel into a Boston sports fan, especially a fan of the Patriots. "Once my son started telling me he’s from L.A., I knew I had to do something," he joked. "So, I called in some favors from my Boston friends who work in trades like painting and carpentry. They came to my son’s room to do some work and help him understand where he comes from—if not literally, then spiritually."
We can't wait to see how this friendship between Ben and his sports hero evolves. It's clear that both men bring something unique to the table, and their bond is built on a foundation of trust and admiration.
