Ana de Armas is ‘a great influence’ on Ben Affleck, who works to be ‘present & healthy’

Ben Affleck will always tell on himself with the sourced quotes his people leak to the press. Do you remember when Lindsay Shookus was said to be a stabilizing force in Ben Affleck’s life, to the point where she was like a sober coach keeping him away from other people drinking? Why does it always fall on Ben’s partner to be an influence on him and to save him from his demons? Jennifer Garner served that role for years. Well don’t worry, Ana de Armas is a great influence on him too.

“They are enjoying their time together,” a friend of Affleck tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “He makes her laugh and she’s a great influence. They safely visit with his family and he works to make sure he is healthy and present for his family. His priority will always be his children and making that work.”

[From People]

I said all there is to say about that. The latest photos of Ben and Ana are exclusives, but you can see them on JustJared. Interesting that Ben and Ana are only getting photographed by the one agency who happened to have the pictures of them in Costa Rica, almost as if they know where to be. Meanwhile these photos of Ana out shopping in Venice with a friend aren’t exclusives, but don’t worry, she Facetimed Ben so that the paparazzi could see. That’s her friend’s toddler obviously.

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  1. Lightpurple says:

    He is looking a lot better lately so good luck to them with whatever they’re doing.

    Up just here for pictures of the dogs, stroller kitty and I need to add that Bobby Orr t-shirt he’s wearing to my closet.

    • Mumbles says:

      Lol this guy lays on the Boston stuff as a personal brand very heavily. I bet he has an entire bureau of Boston t-shirts. Or maybe he shares them with John Krasinski. I’d be curious as to when the last time Affleck was in Boston.

      • Lightpurple says:

        The shirt he is wearing is fairly recent as it is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Orr’s goal but he could have gotten it sent to him.

        They all still have family here.

  2. Rachel says:

    who would want that bag of a mess as a partner. If I were her…I would run!

  3. Jules says:

    We were all hoping Stroller Cat would be in that stroller, right? Kid cute though. That’s all I got, Ben-Ana are reaching new levels of thirst.

  4. Other Renee says:

    Yeah yeah. She’ll be a good influence on him. Until she isn’t. Then she’ll be making a run through the drive through at Burger King with him in the backseat. I hate to be rolling my eyes but really, it’s up to HIM to stay away from booze and drugs or whatever he’s into, not his partner/minder of the moment.

  5. Ali says:

    When is ben proposing??

    • Ainsley7 says:

      In the pictures with Ben’s kids she is wearing a ring that looks like an engagement ring on the middle finger of her left hand. She made sure it was seen as she ushered Ben’s son through a gate. So, she’s definitely trying to put the idea in people’s heads. Also, look how maternal she is! I hope Ben wants more kids. Cause I bet she does…

  6. jc says:

    These two adults need so much attention on them. It’s all so silly.

  7. Darla says:

    He should shut up because pictures speak louder than anonymous statements. And he hasn’t looked this fine in years. Just let your obvious health speak for itself. I mean, damn, he looks good.

    • Lightpurple says:

      As I said above, yes, he most certainly is looking the best he has looked in a long time.

  8. Tina says:

    I saw the FaceTime pictures. It was Ben, Sam, and Seraphina. I would be livid if I was their mother and the girlfriend did that. It was so obvious. In today’s People there is no mention of her being number 1. This is his way of smoothing over the PR. They are absolutely reading the comments. Also, Monday was a white dress, Tuesday is a baby carriage. Maybe they are already engaged.

    • Theo says:

      I agree. I would be livid and I would call my lawyer if I were their mother. If i were their father i would be livid because she let a pap to photograph me and my children in my house and let him published them. This is an indication of an immature and irresponsible woman. She should respect their privacy in their home!

    • Original Jenns says:

      Where did you see these pics? #Iamnosy

  9. Cam_damn says:

    The fact the ‘sources’ keep feeding this story makes me think the complete opposite is happening. It’s always the start of his downfall when they push this type of thing out there. I don’t wish him to fail at all, its a tough old road but he needs to just keep his head down, stop with the PR parade and deal with his demons instead of constantly piling the pressure on himself.

  10. Whatever says:

    Chris must be breathing relieved at his house for not giving in to his advances lol

  11. milliemollie says:

    You’re supposed to wear masks when you are outside in LA and not just at a store. Benana hasn’t worn masks outside since the pap stroll with the kids. I can’t with the two assholes.

  12. Giegie says:

    The level of famewhoring these people do….far too much.

    But Rodrigo’s getting paid so it doesn’t matter.

  13. milliemollie says:

    Why is the kid’s face pictured? Doesn’t california have laws to protect kids from pap pics? So ana’s friend had to agree to the whole thing, right?
    Yeah, ana is totally not calling the paps…

  14. Jayna says:

    They are sooooo thirsty. LOL But, dayum, I never though Ben could look this healthy and hot again. Yes, hot. He looks fit and handsome in that photo. Still, I wouldn’t touch him with a 10-foot pole. But you can’t hide happy. And it’s clear he is happy.

  15. BonnieT says:

    Despite the famewhoring angle of Ben (and therefore, Ana) stories nowadays, and how they are doing so great blah blah blah, seeing Ben anytime now for some reason always makes me sad. Addiction is such a brutal road, and despite money and seemingly “having everything,” the spiraling out always looks the same (and in some ways, it doesn’t- not trying to minimize or invalidate other people’s struggles). I had a spiritual mentor who, for eight years, was sober after a long history of drugs and abuse. She was so present for herself and others, counseled countless people and sponsored many more in AA, etc. She relapsed last year after her marriage collapsed, and has now been missing for 9 months. She has three kids who have no idea where she is. This is obviously not Ben Affleck’s road (thankfully), but watching him struggle so publicly has been eye-opening for me in many ways.

    • Jayna says:

      Yeah. Watching “The Way Back” gave me tremendous empathy for Ben and his alcoholism. It was really hard to separate Ben’s own struggles from his character’s struggle with alcoholism and depression. It really saddened me. I’m glad to see him doing better, because watching him spiral so publicly was hard. His struggle will always be there, but at least he’s improving and doing much better these days.

      • Tina says:

        I could never watch his movie. Alcoholism is rampant in my family and it would be too painful to watch. I really feel for families that suffer from addiction. I don’t drink at all – not judging – I just don’t want to be around it.

  16. Holly says:

    The whole world is falling apart and this chick is so thirsty she’s still gonna blast right through her little plan to be famous even if it means having to rehabilitate Ben Affleck’s image to do it. Gross.

    (I find it hilarious that the first interview I ever read with her had comments defending herself against allegations that she’s thirsty. I’d never heard any of the rumors. And then this happened lol)

  17. Carolnr says:

    Why does everyone that Ben has dated/ married been quoted as a positive influence on him? Isn’t it time Ben brings out the best in someone else?
    Couples are supposed to bring out the best in each other! Time will tell….