Ben Affleck‘s inner circle is currently grappling with a profound concern about the possibility of a relapse. They fear that the Gone Girl star, in his haste to move on from his failed marriage with Jennifer Lopez, might be endangering his hard-won sobriety.
Recent reports have surfaced, shedding light on Ben’s frequent companionship with Kick Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This has sparked worry among Ben’s close circle, who fear that Kick’s tumultuous past could jeopardize Ben’s hard-earned sobriety.
Per Radar Online, Kick Kennedy never got over the heartache of tragically losing her former love, billionaire banking heir Matthew Mellon. In 2018, Matthew was found dead in a hotel in Mexico at the age of 54 after a heart attack one day before he was scheduled to check in to rehab. The fatal heart attack was believed to have been brought on after taking ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic drink.
However, before Mellon’s death, he made a troubling confession. He allegedly told his friends he had broken up with Kennedy because he feared she would threaten his sobriety. Affleck insiders fear the actor could be headed down the same dangerous path.
Kick Kennedy And Ben Affleck’s Friendship Dates Back To His Rehab Days
According to sources, Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy had known each other for years. Their friendship dates back to 2018. The two became close when Ben was in rehab between his divorce from Jennifer Garner and his marriage to JLo.
Considering Kick Kennedy’s past relationship with the troubled Mellon, she is more than aware of the stipulations of recovery. However, Ben’s pals fear that he is breaking all the rules of his recovery to be with her.
“Ben has battled for years to kick his drink demons – and they’re now scared being with Kick could destroy all his good work.
“One of the rules of recovery is not to associate with anyone or put yourself in situations that could trigger addicts, and a troubled past linked to a tragic addict’s death is definitely one of those cases.”
Ben Affleck’s sobriety has always been a significant concern for his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, who shares three children with Affleck. This is allegedly one of the main reasons Jen spent so much time with Ben amid his split from JLo.
“This blossoming relationship with Kick is a major concern for everyone who loves Ben tremendously and respects all the hard work he has done to get – and remain – clean.”
Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy have not responded publicly to the budding romance rumors. However, it remains a growing concern for those closest to Ben. They know that he is in a fragile state following his split from Jennifer Lopez. They worry that the stress could trigger Ben and spiral him out of control, primarily as the divorce drama builds with his potential new relationship.
