America Runs on Ben
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A koan, courtesy BuzzFeedsTim Unkenholz: When Affleck rises, Damon must fall.
This is the balance of the universe.
(He later attempted towalk backthe confession, leaving it unclear what he was actually trying to say.)
But has the pattern held up over the course of their careers?
Theyre both instantly catapulted onto the A-list, but their paths as leading men begin to diverge.
(He also starts dating Luciana Barroso, the regular-degular woman hes still with today.)
Tellingly, he does not star.
Early 2010s: Afflecks First Comeback
Afflecks back, baby!
Except that this time, everyone loves them!
He earned good reviews forStillwater(2021), before, well,you know.
Now comesThe Last Duel, where he once again takes center stage, with Affleck in a supporting role.
Will Bens new mojorub off on him?
*This post originally misstated the nature of Damons relationship with Minnie Driver.
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