From Vanity Fair · Roberta Mercuri · · 1m 10s
Ben Affleck Banned From Instagram Twice
Ben Affleck says he's been banned from Instagram twice for impersonating himself.
In brief
Ben Affleck says he's been banned from Instagram twice for impersonating himself. Ben Affleck has been banned from Instagram twice for impersonating himself, claiming he has no interest in social media. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Ben Affleck's Social Media
Ben Affleck has no Instagram account of his own, having been banned twice from the platform.
Banned Accounts
He says he got banned twice for impersonating himself, with only six followers.
Social Media Pressure
Ben Affleck called social media pressures for emerging actors 'enormous' and said he'd be a 'terrible influencer'.
Family Life
He spends time with his kids, saying they have dinner together once a week after school.
Meme Status
Ben Affleck became the face of the 2010s 'Sad Man' meme, known for his resting misery face.
Respect for Jennifer Lopez
He has enormous respect for Jennifer Lopez's work, saying awards don't always match his taste.
What Happens Next
Ben Affleck says he won't post on social media, preferring to maintain an illusion of his life.
The takeaway
Ben Affleck has been banned from Instagram twice for impersonating himself, claiming he has no interest in social media.
