Sorry, internet, Casey Affleck is not the person who threw Ana Affleck’s Ben Affleck clipping into the trash. In fact, Casey has nothing but good things to say about his brother’s ex-girlfriend.
After news of Ben, 48, and De Armas’ split made headlines, the paparazzi captured a man throwing away a life-size cardboard cutout of the 32-year-old actress. (The cardboard image was part of a joke with Ben’s three children – Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12 and Samuel, 8 – last summer.) Twitter ran on the theory that the masked man was Casey. Unfortunately, it is not.
“No, it’s not me,” said Ben’s younger brother Entertainment Tonight.
Casey also confirmed reports that Ben and de Armas could be together again.
“I can’t even say whether they totally broke up forever or whatever,” he added. “I would leave it to them to speak.”
The Oscar winner was informed of the viral image.
“A lot of people sent me that picture and I was going to tweet some, like, joke, answer or something. And then I couldn’t think of any and a joke didn’t seem appropriate. And I don’t have Twitter, so it wouldn’t work. But it definitely wasn’t me, ”Casey added.
Ben and de Armas fell in love last year filming Deep waters. There have been several reports of why they split up after 10 months – “they are at different points in their lives,” said a source People – but according to Casey, the reason is quite identifiable.
“The reality is that I think this year has been very difficult for people in relationships,” he said.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuban actress reportedly moved in with Ben while they were quarantined in Los Angeles.
“I wouldn’t know why I’m single, but I bet there are a lot of people who have, you know, been a challenge for relationships,” added Casey. “And I think Ana is the sweetest, funniest, smartest and most charming person. I don’t think she’ll have any trouble getting to know someone else. “
Casey – who also called Weapons “an incredibly sweet, such a sweet and talented person” – predicted that the rising star will win an Oscar next year.
“I saw your performance as Marilyn Monroe in this film called Blondes, which didn’t come out, and I would bet a lot that she will win all the prizes ”, he explained. “She is going to have a good year. I’m not too worried about her. “
Although he called the actress “a problem in every way”, Casey is not too concerned about his brother.
“And I will be there to carry Ben during this, but I don’t think he will have any problems,” he shared. “My advice to them would be: ‘Yes, think about it a lot, because quarantine is not fun if you’re single.'”
When asked if the ex-couple could be reconciled, Casey said he “had no idea”, but “will regret it if it doesn’t work out”.
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