Alanis Morissette Wasn't Having It: Ben Affleck Gets Called Out (and Exploded) on Stage

Some beefs stay quiet. Others get aired in front of a theater full of people.

During her "Butterfly With a Machete" residency in LA, Alanis Morissette went there with Ben Affleck, her co-star from "Dogma" back in the day. She recounted him asking why she didn't lead with her sexuality—a question that apparently stuck with her as the kind of harsh judgment she's had to deal with in the spotlight. And instead of just saying it once? She made sure the whole room heard it.

Then she played a video of his head exploding.

No ambiguity. No subtweets. Just a direct call-out and a visual statement that left no doubt about how she felt. Whether this was premeditated or a spur-of-the-moment decision, it's the kind of moment that defines what a residency can be—raw, unfiltered, and willing to settle old scores in real time. Affleck hasn't responded (yet), but the internet absolutely will.

Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/music/news/alanis-morissette-slams-ben-affleck-sexuality-1236946485/