Now Affleck apologises for groping TV presenter

BEN AFFLECK was yesterday dragged into the uncomfortable spotlight of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault scandal, with one actress accusing the Oscarwinning actor of groping her.

Affleck and Weinstein have a long history together.

The producer gave Affleck and Matt Damon their big break when he backed their 1997 film ‘Good Will Hunting’.

It won the pair their first Oscar.

Criticism of the 45-yearold mounted as he failed to condemn Weinstein – only issuing a statement on Tuesday, five days after the initial report, to say that he was “saddened and angry” about the allegations that had been made against Weinstein.

But in response one woman said on Twitter that Affleck had groped the host of the MTV show ‘TRL’, during an appearance in

2003.

“[Affleck] also grabbed Hilarie Burton’s breasts on ‘TRL’ once. “Everyone forgot though.” Burton replied: “I didn’t forget.”

The fan wrote in response: “I’m so sorry that happened to you.

“It’s infuriating that people never bring up all the gross, predatory things he’s done.”

Burton thanked the fan, and added: “I was a kid.”

Last night Affleck tweeted: “I acted inappropriately towardMs

Burton and

I sincerely apologise.”