November 11th 2024.
Ben Affleck's film, Gigli, may not have been a critical success, but it certainly made headlines for other reasons. Released in 2003, the movie brought Affleck and Jennifer Lopez together, sparking a romantic relationship that would last for two decades. Despite the film's failure at the box office, Affleck recently revealed that he was paid handsomely for his role.
Gigli, a romantic crime comedy, followed Affleck and Lopez as they fell in love on and off screen. The timing of its release could not have been more perfect, as the former couple's real-life romance was just beginning. However, despite the buzz and attention surrounding the film, it failed to impress audiences and is now considered one of the worst films of all time.
To make matters worse, the production had a budget of $75.6 million, but only grossed $7.2 million at the box office. This made Gigli one of the most expensive box office bombs in history, alongside films like Deepwater Horizon and Fantastic Four. And while the studio suffered a huge loss, Affleck received a rumored $12.5 million paycheck, which he now admits contributed to the film's expensive failure.
In a recent interview with his longtime friend and fellow A-lister, Matt Damon, Affleck opened up about the flop and acknowledged that it didn't sit right with him to receive such a large sum of money while the studio lost money. He also mentioned the common Hollywood scenario of actors sacrificing for a film, only to see little to no profit in return.
This realization has prompted Affleck and Damon to take action through their production company, Artists Equity. Their goal is to create a fairer pay scheme in Hollywood, where artists can invest in their projects and receive a fair share of the profits. The pair hopes to put an end to A-listers receiving huge paychecks regardless of a film's success.
During the interview, Affleck also touched on the insecurity that comes with being a celebrity. He admitted to feeling that he could be "cancelled" at any moment if he makes a wrong move or his films don't perform well. For him, his upfront salary is the only stable source of income he can rely on.
Affleck, who shares a 12-year-old son, Samuel, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, also reflected on the importance of family amidst the unpredictable nature of his career. Despite their divorce in 2015, he and Garner remain close friends and co-parent their three children.
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