Ben Affleck

celebrity Hunk Ben Affleck's star is on a trajectory which is leaving mere mortals in awe. From humble beginnings as the hipster goofball in flicks such as School Ties and Dazed and Confused, this Marlboro man of the 90s caught the eye of many as the eager-for-love young turk pining for lipstick lesbian Alyssa in the indie hit Chasing Amy. Next up was the nifty role of Chuckie in the self-penned (with pal Matt Damon) Good Will Hunting, a film which has Oscar wags abuzz. As if this wasn't enough, Affleck, along with Bruce Willis and Liv Tyler starred in Armageddon, a shoot-em-up, save-the-world blockbuster. But all this isn't enough for our boy Ben. His on-again, off-againgirlfriend of twelve years is finito, replaced by the comely (and red-hot herself) Gwyneth Paltrow. What do the *stars* have to say about this meteoric rise by Hollywood's latest fave? Okay, since you're dying to know... Birth Details: August 15, 1972 Berkeley, CA Born under a Leo Sun, Affleck needs to be noticed, recognized, appreciated, adored and worshiped. Is there any doubt that all of the above are happening? and shouldn't they? They certainly should, since a Mars in Virgo indicates that this new star is detail-oriented and ambitious, albeit in a quiet way. Affleck knows what he wants and how to get it, which may be why he didn't let the wrong Hollywood folks take control of his Good Will Hunting script. His insistence on getting this film made the right way brought in top talent such as director Gus Van Sant and co-star Robin Williams, bold strokes which can be attributed to a nit-pickiness and perfectionism inherent in this planetary alignment. With his Venus in Cancer, Affleck's love life operates on a very emotional level. This sensitive, New-Age kind of guy (no Brad Pitt here!) is caring, knows how to be nice to Mom and is probably a whiz in the kitchen. He'll do anything to impress loved ones, and a first date with this handsome stud might be at his place while he's cooking a meal. Ben Affleck might enjoy basking in the Lion's golden glow, but he's also a spiritual sort who remembers that little things matter most. Watch out, world