Ben Affleck Reflects on 'Gigli' Payday and Hollywood's Insecurity

Affleck voices discomfort with his earnings from the film and discusses the industry's precarious nature.

Ben Affleck expresses discomfort over the large paycheck he received for the 2003 film 'Gigli,' which was a financial failure.
Affleck and Matt Damon founded Artists Equity to promote fair pay and creative control in Hollywood, addressing issues like inequitable profit sharing.
Affleck shares concerns about career insecurity, feeling that one misstep could lead to being 'canceled' or losing work opportunities.
The actor highlights a need for fairness in the industry, where all contributors share in both the risks and rewards of filmmaking.
Following his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Affleck is focusing on his work and family, while Lopez is content being single.