Did bad boy Ben Affleck's cheating bring down his marriage? Batman star hit by claims his infidelities drove Jennifer Garner to call it quits 

He plays the hero in his upcoming film Batman v Superman, but Ben Affleck is being painted as the bad guy in his split from Jennifer Garner.

The actor, 42, has been hit by allegations he cheated on his wife on numerous occasions during their 10-year-marriage.

Fresh reports claim tension between the couple was mostly the result of the actor's inability to take control of his vices, mainly women, alcohol and at times, gambling. (A spokesperson for Affleck had no comment when contacted by DailyMail.com on Wednesday.)

Multiple sources now say Garner, 43, felt she had no choice but to leave the Argo star after years of troubles. 

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Following news of their split is has been revealed that Ben Affleck's 'cheating, drinking and gambling' over many years drove Jennifer Garner to call it quits
Following news of their split is has been revealed that Ben Affleck's 'cheating, drinking and gambling' over many years drove Jennifer Garner to call it quits

Enough is enough: Following news of their split it has been revealed by multiple sources that Ben Affleck's 'cheating, drinking and gambling' over many years drove Jennifer Garner to call it quits 

The actor had a 'candid conversation' with his wife where he admitted he had not been 'committed to the marriage in the last few years', People reported on Wednesday.

The magazine added his alleged womanising was a big factor in Garner's decision, with a source saying: 'There comes a time when enough is enough.' The publication reported that Affleck has denied being unfaithful. 

Another insider was less delicate with their wording, telling Us Weekly: 'The reason they split is because of Ben's drinking and his infidelities.'

While the mother-of-three put her career on the back-burner in recent years, Affleck was hopping from project to project working with beautiful women.

One time, after rumours of him hooking up with a younger co-star emerged, Garner reportedly packed up her kids and moved cross-country to keep and eye on him.  

Making mistakes: Garner reportedly forgave the 42-year-old actor's infidelities after he would sometimes confess his transgressions. He is pictured arriving in Atlanta on Tuesday

Making mistakes: Garner reportedly forgave the 42-year-old actor's infidelities after he would sometimes confess his transgressions. He is pictured arriving in Atlanta on Tuesday

Back to work: Amid her ongoing personal strife the actress was seen on the set of her latest movie Miracles From Heaven in Atlanta on Wednesday

Back to work: Amid her ongoing personal strife the actress was seen on the set of her latest movie Miracles From Heaven in Atlanta on Wednesday

An insider told Us Weekly that sometimes the actor would confess his transgressions and beg for forgiveness which would lead to the actress resolving to try and make the marriage work.

According to one source, Garner revealed in the past year that her husband had 'admitted to cheating' with one 'comely brunette love interest'

Garner reportedly kicked him out of their home in Pacific Palisades but eventually forgave him. 

And despite rumours of 'one-night stands with random women', whenever Garner considered walking away, she'd think of kids Violet, nine, Seraphina, six, and Samuel, three.

Putting the children first: Despite rumours of 'one-night stands with random women', whenever Garner considered walking away, she'd think of kids Violet, nine, Seraphina, six, and Samuel, three.

Putting the children first: Despite rumours of 'one-night stands with random women', whenever Garner considered walking away, she'd think of kids Violet, nine, Seraphina, six, and Samuel, three.

A source close to Ben told DailyMail.com on Wednesday that when it comes to allegations of cheating: 'We are yet to see any facts.'

'He's a dedicated father and family guy,' the insider added.

'He's never not been dedicated to his family and the fact he is in Atlanta now with the kids is an example of that.'

And the source stressed that while many are quick to blame Ben: 'There are two sides to every split.'

To that end, sources form Team Affleck's camp maintain that the actor 'never felt perfect enough' for Garner no matter how hard he tried and it was an 'extremely controlling environment' 

Over after 10 years: Tensions between the pair were clear in recent months as they were seen spending less and less time together with reports suggesting 'Garner was hesitant for divorce news to go public'. The duo are seen on June 10

Over after 10 years: Tensions between the pair were clear in recent months as they were seen spending less and less time together with reports suggesting 'Garner was hesitant for divorce news to go public'. The duo are seen on June 10

Affleck spent some time solo in LA over the weekend and was pictured without his wedding ring after a week-long trip to the Bahamas with Garner and the kids timed just as news of the split went public.

The duo reportedly reunited in Atlanta on Tuesday where the actress has taken the kids as she prepares to start filming Miracles From Heaven. 

In addition to reports of inappropriate behaviour with other women, sources suggest that Affleck's drinking had spiraled out of control in recent years.

After a rehab stint for alcohol dependency in 2001, the Town actor was virtually sober throughout his marriage to Garner but insiders say he hid drinking from his wife. 

An insider told Dailymail.com of Affleck: 'He's a dedicated father and family guy,' adding 'there are two sides to every split.'

An insider told Dailymail.com of Affleck: 'He's a dedicated father and family guy,' adding 'there are two sides to every split.'

Temptation: While Garner put her career on the back-burner, Affleck took on project after project working with numerous attractive actresses. He is seen in a still from Gone Girl with co-star Emily Ratajkowski

Temptation: While Garner put her career on the back-burner, Affleck took on project after project working with numerous attractive actresses. He is seen in a still from Gone Girl with co-star Emily Ratajkowski

His boozing then became progressively more public over the last few years.

While filming Gone Girl, the actor is said to have drank to get into character as Nick, telling Details magazine that according to the book he was supposed to be 'puffy and hungover' and that he 'dedicated himself to that'.

Things became difficult in 2014 when Affleck's drinking became a cause of embarrassment for his wife as she was seen trying to drag him home from an Oscars party heavily inebriated.

And the following May, Affleck made headlines for getting banned from blackjack tables at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after being caught counting cards.

He was also spotted at various Detroit casinos gambling the night away as he stayed in the state during filming of Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. 

A Garner source revealed the movie star 'had a habit of going missing in Vegas for days at a time.'  

Tough times: During his 2013 Oscars speech Affleck embarrassed his wife by describing their marriage as 'work'

Tough times: During his 2013 Oscars speech Affleck embarrassed his wife by describing their marriage as 'work'

And so after a decade of struggles, years of couples' therapy and a recent 10-month trial separation the former Alias star decided she'd had enough.

Hinting at trouble in paradise, the actress was overcome with emotion and teared up during a lighthearted interview on the Today show in March.  

She welled up while talking about the Southern Living photo shoot she did with her family, saying, 'There's just nothing like sharing the spotlight or anything else with your sisters and your mom,'  

In the weeks running up to their shock announcement, Garner had reportedly been hesitant to go public with the news.  

Vice: Affleck's weakness for gambling hit headlines in 2014 after he was banned from a blackjack table in Las Vegas. A source told Us Weekly the actor regularly gambled at various Detroit casinos during filming of Batman V Superman

Vice: Affleck's weakness for gambling hit headlines in 2014 after he was banned from a blackjack table in Las Vegas. A source told Us Weekly the actor regularly gambled at various Detroit casinos during filming of Batman V Superman

Their nest: During tough times over the last couple of years Affleck was reportedly spending more and more nights away from the couple's Pacific Palisades home (pictured) and staying at the Hotel Bel Air

Their nest: During tough times over the last couple of years Affleck was reportedly spending more and more nights away from the couple's Pacific Palisades home (pictured) and staying at the Hotel Bel Air

Meanwhile the Gone Girl star was spending most nights at the nearby Hotel Bel-Air.

The duo, who met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2001 before falling in love during the filming of 2003's Daredevil, were married in June 2005 while the actress was already pregnant with Violet. 

After weeks of speculation Affleck and Garner said in a joint statement on June 30: 'After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. 

Happy faces: Garner is pictured doting over her husband at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards in January 2011

Happy faces: Garner is pictured doting over her husband at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards in January 2011

'We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time.

'This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.'  

Affleck and Garner - who are allegedly worth $150m - are said to be using a mediator and business managers ahead of the divorce and plan to share custody of their children, according to TMZ. 

A source told People that Garner is taking extra special care of her children during this difficult time and being very open with them.

'She's such a good mom and she's honest with them – she's not sugarcoating this,' said a friend of the actress.

'She has risen up in this situation. It's unbelievable.' 

The pair are continuing to share their 8,800 sq ft mansion in Pacific Palisades, California, in the meantime so that Affleck can remain close to the kids. 

Chemistry: The duo fell in love on the set of 2003's Daredevil when Affleck was still engaged to Jennifer Lopez and Garner was married to Scott Foley

Chemistry: The duo fell in love on the set of 2003's Daredevil when Affleck was still engaged to Jennifer Lopez and Garner was married to Scott Foley

 

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