Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck embarked on a tumultuous three-year romance in late 1997, marked by intermittent moments of passion intertwined with inevitable friction. Despite their undeniable chemistry, their relationship ultimately fizzled out in dramatic fashion. Now, in the forthcoming tome titled "Gwyneth: The Biography," set for release on July 29th, the 52-year-old actor openlyconfesses the reasons behind their breakup.
Drawing a vivid picture of the former couple's dynamic, author Amy Odell pens in an excerpt shared by People Magazine, "Her circle perceived Ben as a mental match made in heaven. Yet, beneath that veneer lurked his personal demons." Odell delves deeper, revealing, "During their courtship, Affleck was grappling with alcoholism and a compulsive gambling habit. Her friends harbored misgivings about him, noting how he didn't always mirror her deep affection. More often than not, he found solace in video game marathons with his buddies rather than in her company."
Their courtship persisted amidst these challenges, but Odell recounts, "Her friends sensed a lack of appreciation from his end. As she toiled in the kitchen preparing dinner, he yearned to be among his male friends. A confidant likened Ben's behavior to that of the male characters in 'Entourage,' much to Gwyneth's dismay."
Odell further unfolds their narrative, highlighting how, despite their electric chemistry, the couple's bond disintegrated shortly after Paltrow's Academy Award-winning performance in 'Shakespeare in Love.' "Their intense physical connection could not quell his self-destructive tendencies," Odell writes, alluding to Affleck's battle with alcoholism—a struggle that ultimately undermined their relationship, much like the protagonist in his acclaimed film 'Good Will Hunting.'
