20 times actors quit Hollywood and why they came back

18. Ben Affleck

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Careerwise, Ben Affleck has had its ups and downs. He gained fame in the late '90s with Good Will Hunting and blockbuster hits like Armageddon. Still, the 2000s brought critical failures like Gigli and intense media scrutiny over his relationship with Jennifer Lopez. Pivoting to directing, he earned acclaim with Gone Baby Gone (2007), followed by The Town and the Oscar-winning Argo, reestablishing himself as a talented filmmaker. Affleck also returned to acting with roles in The Accountant and as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, marking a successful resurgence.

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