Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has criticised Ben Affleck over resurfaced comments in which the actor suggested that "the cure for addiction is suffering." The remarks originally came from Affleck's 2021 appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," where the Oscar-winning actor, who has spoken openly for years about his battles with alcoholism, discussed his own path to sobriety. Pratt's public pushback has renewed attention on the clip and sparked fresh debate about differing views on addiction recovery.

Affleck, 53, made the original comments while reflecting on his personal struggles with alcohol and what he felt had ultimately helped him get sober. The article does not detail Pratt's full response, but frames it as a direct challenge to Affleck's theory. Fox News notes Pratt has recently been vocal on other public issues, including outlining his approach to Los Angeles' homelessness crisis as a mayoral candidate.