Ben Affleck is pictured out in Los Angeles on Tuesday visiting a recovery center in his ongoing treatment for alcohol addiction.
The actor – who just jetted back from New York after spending the weekend with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus – appeared in great spirits and flashed a big smile for onlookers.
The same day Affleck finally broke his silence to condemn Harvey Weinstein saying the sexual harassment claims involving the film mogul made him sick.
Feeling good! Ben Affleck visited an LA recovery center on Tuesday amid his ongoing treatment for alcohol addiction
Taking to Facebook the Argo actor wrote: ‘I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with used his position of power to intimidate, sexually harass and manipulate many women over decades,
‘The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick. This is completely unacceptable, and I find myself asking what I can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to others.
On the go: The 45-year-old actor was photographed out after he posted a statement denouncing Harvey Weinstein’s behavior
‘We need to do better at protecting our sisters, friends, co-workers and daughters. We must support those who come forward, condemn this type of behavior when we see it and help ensure there are more women in positions of power.’
Affleck and co-star Matt Damon owe their careers to Weinstein after winning an Oscar back in 1998 for best original screenplay for Good Will Hunting. The film, which they both starred in, was produced by The Weinstein Company.
His comments came shortly before the New York Times published a story revealing both Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie were subjected to unwanted advances by the Hollywood bigwig.
On good form: Affleck leaves the center on Tuesday
‘Made me sick’: Affleck posted this message on Facebook on Tuesday morning after bombshell allegations of sexual harassment were made against Hollywood bigwig Weinstein
She got to the point: Rose McGowan, who said she was attacked by Weinstein, told the actor to ‘f*** off’ after his note
Thirteen women have said Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them between 1990 and 2015, according to the New Yorker.
Before his trip to a treatment center on Tuesday Affleck was spotted browsing an art gallery with girlfriend Lindsay in New York where the mother-of-one is based.
On Saturday night, Affleck was seen leaving the SNL studios where his girlfriend works as a producer.
The ex: Ben’s estranged wife Jennifer Garner was seen in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Affleck and co-star Matt Damon owe their careers to Weinstein after winning an Oscar back in 1998 for best original screenplay for Good Will Hunting. The trio are pictured last year
The couple went public with their relationship over the summer following the finalization of Affleck’s divorce from Jennifer Garner, the mother of his three children.
Affleck is focusing on his sobriety following a rehab stint in February following which he released a public statement.
He wrote: ‘I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront. I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be.’
The actor has just jetted back from New York where he was visiting girlfriend Lindsay Shookus. The couple are pictured on a separate outing last month