Ben Affleck is ready to get back on track. Jennifer Garner drove her estranged husband to rehab on Wednesday afternoon, ET has learned. The 46-year-old actor knew he needed help and Garner was there for him, a source tells ET. The news comes as Affleck made headlines for his recent outings with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton -- though a separate source told ET that the Oscar winner had broken up with his girlfriend of one year, Lindsay Shookus, and was focusing on his sobriety and his family. “Ben’s priorities remain his family and his sobriety," the source said. "He continues to attend meetings and meditation classes for his well-being. You have to work at your sobriety every day and he does that.” ET has reached out to Affleck and Garner's reps for comment. Ben Affleck's Marriage With Jennifer Garner Helped Him Keep His Drinking Under Control, Source Says This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page. Ben Affleck's Marriage With Jennifer Garner Helped Him Keep His Drinking Under Control, Source Says Affleck revealed in March 2017 that he had completed rehab for alcohol addiction. In a heartfelt statement on Facebook, the actor said he wanted to be "the best father I can be" to his three children with ex Jennifer Garner: 12-year-old Violet, 9-year-old Seraphina and 6-year-old Samuel. "I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront. I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be," he wrote at the time. "I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step." "I'm lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I've done the work I set out to do," he continued. "This was the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery." Affleck has been open about his struggles with addiction. See more in the video below. RELATED CONTENT: Jennifer Garner Doesn't Want to 'Police' Who Ben Affleck Dates Amid Romance With Playboy Model (Exclusive) Ben Affleck Casually Dating After Lindsay Shookus Split (Exclusive) Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus Split After a Year of Dating A Timeline of Ben Affleck's Struggles With Sobriety This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page. Related Gallery<doc-sep>On Aug. 22, Jennifer Garner took her estranged husband Ben Affleck to a treatment center for his third time Why Jennifer Garner Took Ben Affleck to Rehab: 'It Was a Crisis Situation' Jennifer Garner wanted to enjoy her last few days of summer by spending time with her three children before they head back to school. But on Wednesday, those plans changed as she ended up taking her estranged husband Ben Affleck to a treatment facility in Malibu. “It’s very stressful for her,” a source tells PEOPLE. “And also devastating for her to have to stage an intervention in the middle of the afternoon, pretty much in public. But this was a crisis situation.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. Though Garner’s kids Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6, remain her top priority, she also “has to take care of Ben and make sure that he gets help,” the insider says. *EXCLUSIVE* Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck leave their troubles behind and cast their votes together! Affleck and Garner in Brentwood, California in 2016. | Credit: AKM-GSI The Peppermint star, 46, arrived at Affleck’s Brentwood, California home twice on Wednesday, leaving upset and shaking after the first visit. When Garner returned, she, Affleck and an unidentified woman drove off to the treatment center. On the way, Garner reportedly stopped by a Jack in the Box in the Pacific Palisades. When they got to Malibu, Garner stayed at the rehab facility for about an hour before driving back home, says another source. RELATED VIDEO: Ben Affleck Likes to ‘Date Who He Wants and Not Feel Tied Down’: Source Ben Affleck is seen for the second time in 3 days with Playboy playmate Shauna Sexton as the pair are seen going thru Jack In The Box drive thru in Los Angeles. Affleck with Sexon at Jack in the Box in L.A. on Aug. 19. | Credit: T.Maidana/Splash His first time in treatment came in July 2001, when pal Charlie Sheen drove him to another Malibu facility where Affleck completed a 30-day residential rehabilitation program. Then over 15 years later, Affleck announced on Facebook in March 2017 that he again “completed treatment for alcohol addiction.”<doc-sep>
It's back to business for Jennifer Garner. The 46-year-old actress was spotted running errands near her home in Brentwood in Los Angeles on Thursday, one day after taking her ex, Ben Affleck, to rehab. A source told ET on Wednesday that Affleck knew he needed help, and Garner was there for him. The former couple looked emotional as they were photographed together in the car on their way to an L.A. rehab facility, with Garner driving and Affleck in the back seat. On Thursday, the mother of three was all smiles, looking casual in jeans, a simple black T-shirt and sunglasses, with her hair pulled into a bun. Garner looked to be in high spirits during her morning outing. Backgrid A source told ET on Wednesday that the Justice League star has "worked very hard to stay clean" since his last stint in treatment, but there are concerns that he could be backsliding. Affleck announced he had completed rehab for alcohol addiction in March 2017. "Jen is proud of the strides he's made, but some of his friends were worried he might be taking some steps backward and could be on a slippery slope," the source said. "Ben wants nothing more than to get sober for his kids, for Jen and also for his career." See more in the video below. RELATED CONTENT: Everything Jennifer Garner Has Said About Ben Affleck Since Their Split Jennifer Garner Takes Ben Affleck Back to Rehab After His Struggles With Sobriety Jennifer Garner Doesn't Want to 'Police' Who Ben Affleck Dates Amid Romance With Playboy Model (Exclusive)