Ben Affleck

"He's Just Not That Into You" "He's Just Not That Into You"

A self-help phenomenon turns into a star-studded date movie -- but is this a dead-end romance?
By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 6, 2009

  • Who the hell are Heidi and Spencer?

    Why the golden age of celebrity gossip is grinding to an end.
    By Rebecca Traister March 20, 2008

  • "Gone Baby Gone"

    In his directorial debut, Ben Affleck proves he can evoke a place, better even than Clint Eastwood can. But is that enough?
    By Stephanie Zacharek October 19, 2007

  • "Hollywoodland"

    Ben Affleck plumps up and adds weight to this picture about the mysterious demise of "Superman" star George Reeves.
    By Stephanie Zacharek September 8, 2006

  • The Fix

    Laura Bush, Anna Nicole Smith prepare for their close-ups. Affleck for senator? Plus: Indie royalty wed.
    September 28, 2005

  • Hollywood celebs speak out in Boston

    Rob Reiner blasts Nader, while "The West Wing's" Richard Schiff says it was a mistake for the show to veer to the right.
    By Tim Grieve July 28, 2004

  • "Jersey Girl"

    Never mind J.Lo: Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler shine in Kevin Smith's surprisingly unsentimental ode to fatherhood.
    By Stephanie Zacharek March 26, 2004

  • The Fix

    Odds go up on the Bennifer wedding (and their divorce); Britney bites back at Christina. Plus: So, is Ethan lonely without Uma or not?
    By Amy Reiter January 2, 2004

  • Two directors in search of a character

    "Project Greenlight" makes for sometimes thrilling TV. But it -- and its resulting film, "The Battle of Shaker Heights" -- shows why some aspiring auteurs really don't deserve the support of a major movie studio.
    By Heather Havrilesky August 22, 2003

  • The Fix

    California recall a game show? Sharon Stone kisses a woman for money, and "Sex and the City" hunk lets his hair down. Plus: Elvis' daughter rocks with Chris Isaak.
    August 12, 2003

  • "Gigli"

    Critics can't help trashing the new Jen-and-Ben vehicle, but it deserves credit for its refreshingly frank sexuality.
    By Charles Taylor July 30, 2003

  • The Fix

    Alec Baldwin wants animals to enjoy life, Washingtonian wants Dems to have more facial hair, and Colin Farrell wants to date everyone! Plus: New poll says Americans trust Eminem more than Bush.
    July 24, 2003

  • The Fix

    Bill Clinton shares his big enchilada, Heidi Klum shares seduction secrets and the U.S. gov't shares celebrity gossip with the Arab world. Plus: Nigella makes out in Venice!
    July 18, 2003

  • The Fix

    Ben and J.Lo star in a stinker, the Donald stars in a reality show, and Russell Crowe writes a down and dirty song. Plus: Who is the new Walter Cronkite?
    By Karen Croft April 2, 2003

  • The Fix

    Connie Chung says bye-bye, Kravitz sings with an Iraqi for peace, Capriati eats pizza with De Niro, and "American Idol" may lose a finalist to the war. Plus: Ben is learning Spanish for Jen!
    By Karen Croft March 26, 2003

  • "Daredevil"

    The maroon couch-suit is kind of cool and it's fun to watch him suck face with Jennifer Garner. But in the end, Ben Affleck can't make us forget that other red-costumed New York superhero.
    By Andrew O'Hehir February 14, 2003

  • Sleazy pieces

    Hollywood's hottest parts: Salma's caboose, Nicole's gams, Jennifer's bodacious ta-tas, and Owen Wilson's big, honking you-know-what! Plus: No MoJo for Joe's Jeeves.
    By Amy Reiter February 10, 2003

  • J.Lo ain't no ho

    Ben fronts for Jennifer. Plus: McConaughey pushes the naked bongo workout.
    By Amy Reiter February 4, 2003

  • Jilted by J.Lo

    Ralph Fiennes toyed with and thrown aside on "Maid" set? Estella Warren loves being a hottie; Ozzy and Pat Boone, together at last. Plus: World's wackiest Diana Ross police videos!
    By Amy Reiter January 15, 2003

  • True love and honest labor

    Winona gets a job; J.Lo gets a spiritual leader; Liam Gallagher gets new teeth.
    By Amy Reiter December 11, 2002

  • Star bore

    Thespian-challenged Hayden ordered to bulk up to Darth Vader weight; Ben Affleck's mom counting on grandkids. Plus: Halle and hubby working it out.
    By Amy Reiter December 6, 2002

  • Naked divas demanding sex

    Celine Dion longs to sing in the buff; J.Lo inks a deal for conjugal bliss -- four times a week.
    By Amy Reiter December 3, 2002

  • The REAL sexiest man alive

    Salon readers make their choice: Is it Russell Crowe, Benicio Del Toro ... or Salma Hayek? Plus: The Salon editors' pick.
    By Karen Croft November 28, 2002

  • Split city

    Nick Cage and Lisa Marie not the only couple calling it quits; kids' barf worse than bite for Frazier's Niles; J.Lo sends a naked Ben to the showers. Plus: Fabio faux ever!
    By Amy Reiter November 27, 2002

  • Letters

    Readers respond to "Ben Affleck Sexy?" by Sheerly Avni.
    November 25, 2002
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