Ben Affleck spotted for the first time since he entered detox

Ben Affleck was arrested in his Pacific Palisades homes on Wednesday, the first time he's been seen in public since he was taken to rehab by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, two weeks ago.

The 46-year-old actor was at home and working but did not quit treatment, learned ET. Affleck is allowed to work a few hours a day at home during his treatment and is always accompanied by his trainer and sober therapist.

Affleck dressed casually in a black hoodie, shorts and a white t-shirt. The sighting is already a noticeable improvement over how he had appeared in the photos taken on August 22, also at home, when he was visibly frantic. the backseat of Garner's car.

Garner drove her separated husband to Malibu rehab, marking her third spell in rehab. Throughout his career, the Argo The director was open to his alcohol addiction problems, his first move to rehab was in 2001.

A source previously told ET that Affleck was on a "bender" before Garner drove him to rehab. According to the source, Garner, 46 – who left the Affleck in 2015 after 10 years of marriage – went to see the father of his three children and the actor "was in great shape".

"Jen was incredibly worried because Ben was apologizing for missed plans and rarely answering his phone the week before he went into rehab," the source said. "She knows this situation very well and has become worried."

"She went to see him, fearing what she might find, and surely found it with empty bottles scattered all over the house," continued the source. was in terrible shape. "

Another source told ET that Affleck had fallen from the wagon in terms of sobriety, but not for lack of effort.

"Ben gave it all, but unfortunately he was not able to lead a sober life," the source said. "We were all rooted for him, but his addiction got the better of him – he went from taking the necessary steps to return to his old ways and, for those of us who love him, he is not the only one. was devastating to see him lose the battle. "

"Ben's real problem is that he brings it together for the sake of others and now it's time for Ben to do it for himself," the source added. "Ben has a lot of love and support and he is so strong, we have faith that he can make a difference and live a healthy life."

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