New Body, Who Dis? Ben Affleck Shows Off Impressive Weight Loss While Out in L.A.

Feb 27, 2019 1:37 pm

By Melissa Copelton

Fitspo alert! On Sunday, February 24, Ben Affleck was spotted taking a casual stroll in his hometown of L.A. No big deal, right? Well, as it happens, the Gone Girl actor, 46, looked completely unrecognizable thanks to his serious weight loss. Scroll through the gallery below to see all of the pictures.

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Ben Affleck wearing a flannel in October 2018

He’s Come Such a Long Way …

Before we reveal Ben’s new look, here’s a picture of him from October 2018 as reference. No tea, no shade, but he certainly didn’t look his Good Will Hunting best .

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Ben Affleck in Los Angeles wearing a grey hoodie, grey sweatpants and Patriots beanie

The Real Slim Shady!

Despite rocking some baggy athletic wear, it’s clear that Ben is the thinnest he’s been in years … and we have a few theories as to why.

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Getting Fit for His Love?

Everyone knows that there’s nothing like rekindling a flame to prompt looking your best. According to Us Weekly, Ben and his ex-girlfriend Lindsay Shookus are “totally back on.”

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No Alcohol = No Empty Calories!

Earlier this year, the father-of-three completed a 40 day stint in rehab for alcohol addiction and has seemingly been sober ever since.

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Suppressing His Appetite?

Considering Ben was spotted smoking a cigarette on Saturday, February 23, we have to wonder if his bad habit has contributed to his weight loss. According to several medical reports, “nicotine in tobacco smoke acts as an appetite suppressant, which is common knowledge among smokers.”

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A Dad Without a Dad Bod!

Now that Ben has his drinking under control, it’s possible that’s getting fit to keep up with his three kiddos — Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, and Samuel, 7. The proud papa has been spending quite a bit of quality time with them since leaving rehab.

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Getting Back Into the Biz?

Per IMDb, audiences haven’t seen Ben in a film since Justice League in 2017. Even though he won’t be returning for the sequel this year, he may very well be getting lean for another role.

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