Ben Affleck recalls career advice from Bruce Willis

Actor Ben Affleck has shared recollections of the mentorship he received from Bruce Willis during the early stages of his Hollywood career. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Affleck noted that the two bonded during the filming of the 1998 movie Armageddon.

Affleck revealed that Willis offered various pieces of professional advice, including a suggestion to lower his speaking voice, which Willis believed was too high to maintain a commanding screen presence. Affleck also mentioned that Willis unsuccessfully attempted to dissuade him from appearing in the film Shakespeare in Love, a project that later became a major critical and commercial success.

Despite the differing opinions on specific career moves, Affleck expressed deep respect and affection for Willis, describing him as one of the most warmhearted people he has known.