Ben Affleck Vomited Between Takes on Armageddon Due to Food Poisoning

Ben Affleck recently disclosed that he suffered from severe food poisoning while filming a key emotional scene in the 1998 film 'Armageddon'. He felt compelled to work despite being ill and was vomiting between takes. Affleck and co-star Steve Buscemi recently reminisced about the unique and intense experience of making the blockbuster. The interview also included praise for Bruce Willis's generosity on set and an update on Willis's current health challenges.

Key Points: Ben Affleck's Food Poisoning During Armageddon Filming

  • Affleck filmed while sick with food poisoning
  • He felt too inexperienced to call in sick
  • Recalls unique experience with cast
  • Bruce Willis praised for generosity
  • Willis' health condition revealed
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Ben Affleck shares he had "food poisoning" while shooting for 'Armageddon'

Ben Affleck reveals he filmed emotional Armageddon scenes while vomiting from food poisoning. He and Steve Buscemi reminisce about the unique experience.

"I was literally... vomiting between takes. - Ben Affleck"

Los Angeles, January 17

Actor Ben Affleck recently opened up about a challenging experience on the set of the 1998 blockbuster 'Armageddon', revealing that he was suffering from food poisoning while filming one of the movie's most emotional scenes, according to People.

Affleck, who played A.J. Frost, described the moment when his character's scene with Bruce Willis' Harry S. Stamper required intense emotion. "When we shot that scene, I had food poisoning. I wasn't an experienced enough actor at that point to know that you can just pick up the phone and be like, 'I'm too sick to work today.' I'm like, 'I better come in.' So I went and I was literally -- it's the only time it's ever happened in my life -- vomiting between takes," he recalled. Affleck added with a laugh, "They had a garbage can, and I was [vomiting between takes]. And it probably made the scene better," as quoted by People.

Reflecting on the film, Affleck shared how working with the talented ensemble cast, including Willis and Steve Buscemi, left a lasting impact on him.

"I actually saw Steve Buschemi last night at the premiere for The Rip, and we were reminiscing about that movie and thinking about how that was the weirdest, kind of wonderful, strange, otherworldly movie experience that neither one of us had any experience with anything like it, " he shared.

Affleck said both actors remembered feeling lucky to work with the film's blockbuster cast, which included Willis, who was "really nice to everybody," as quoted by People.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer also praised Bruce Willis for his generosity on set, noting that the actor regularly contributed to cash giveaways for crew members. "Bruce is such a good guy. He was so generous to the crew," Bruckheimer said, calling Willis a "good friend."

In recent years, Willis' family announced that he was stepping away from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia, a language disorder affecting cognitive abilities. Later, his wife Emma Heming Willis revealed that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), according to People.

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Rohit P
Armageddon is an all-time classic! Sad to hear about Bruce Willis's health now. He was such a legend in those action movies. The stories about him being nice to the crew are heartwarming.
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Aman W
This is why I feel the pressure on young actors, even in Hollywood, is too much. He felt he couldn't call in sick! Hope working conditions are better now.
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Sarah B
The behind-the-scenes stories are always more fascinating than the movie itself. "Vomiting between takes" – that's a wild image. Makes you appreciate the final product more.
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Vikram M
Food poisoning is no joke! Been there. To perform under that condition... salute to the man. Also, Bruce Willis contributing to crew giveaways – true star quality.
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Karthik V
Interesting read, but honestly, it feels a bit like a PR piece. Many crew members in our own film industry work in far tougher conditions without any headlines. Just saying.

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