Kaylah Walton
Ben Affleck is often regarded as one of the top actors of modern cinema. He rose to prominence at the dawn of the 2000s, although he had already made a name for himself with titles like ‘Armageddon’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’, which earned him industry accolades.
Throughout his career, Affleck has admitted to taking on roles that he feels he could have approached differently. A pivotal moment for him was in the film ‘Chasing Amy’, where he recognized issues within himself that he described as “internalized homophobia.”
In ‘Chasing Amy’, Ben Affleck finds himself sharing a kiss with another character. During a recent interview, he reflected on this experience and how societal views have transformed in the 30 years since the film.
He described the story as reflective of feelings between male friends and questioned, “What if love can exist between two men?” He sees it as indicative of deep friendships that can transcend traditional boundaries.
Ben Affleck: “I didn’t perform convincingly”
Reflecting on the relationship between the characters Holden and Banky, Affleck noted that it prompted him to think about parallels to gay relationships, considering it a necessary and honest perspective.
He candidly shared, “I had to confront my own internalized homophobia to embrace the role, as I found it challenging to kiss Jason. I questioned why this action felt so uncomfortable for me.”
Ultimately, he expressed disappointment in his portrayal: “I believe I delivered a poor and unconvincing performance, and I wish I could have done it better.”
