d+ “I hated working out next to him!” — Ben Affleck reveals the awkward moment standing beside Henry Cavill that made him flee the gym! Ben Affleck admitted feeling utterly embarrassed next to Henry Cavill’s Superman physique, to the point he avoided the gym altogether.

But that’s not all — he also revealed a strange habit of Henry’s that left fans stunned and completely changed how we see the relationship between these two mega stars!

In a candid new interview that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and DC fandom alike, Ben Affleck has opened up about the hilarious yet humbling moments he shared with Henry Cavill during the grueling production of *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice* and *Justice League*.

The two mega stars, who portrayed arch-rivals on screen as the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel, couldn’t be more different in real life—and Affleck’s latest revelations paint a picture of genuine bromance laced with self-deprecating humor and mutual respect.

Speaking on a podcast appearance promoting his latest directorial effort, Affleck, now 53, reflected on the intense physical demands of suiting up as Batman. “I hated working out next to him!” Affleck laughed, recounting gym sessions on set where Cavill’s chiseled Superman physique made him feel downright inadequate.

“There I was, grinding away, trying to bulk up for this older, grizzled Batman—and Henry’s just over there, looking like a Greek god carved out of marble.

I’d catch a glimpse in the mirror and think, ‘Nope, I’m out.’ I’d literally flee the gym some days because standing beside that guy made me feel utterly embarrassed.”

Affleck admitted the intimidation was real. At the time of filming *Batman v Superman* in 2014-2015, Cavill was already established as the ultimate Superman after *Man of Steel*, boasting a physique honed by trainer Mark Twight’s brutal regimens.

Affleck, then in his early 40s and coming off roles that didn’t require comic-book levels of muscle, had to undergo his own transformation—packing on serious mass under trainers like Walter Norton Jr. But next to Cavill’s peak form, it was a constant reminder of the superhero standard.

“I avoided the gym altogether on bad days,” Affleck confessed. “Henry’s got that effortless intensity—he’d be repping out deadlifts like it was nothing, veins popping, zero body fat. Me? I was huffing through sets, feeling every one of my years.

It was motivating, sure, but mostly humiliating in the best way.” Fans have long known about their shared workouts; behind-the-scenes footage from *Justice League* shows the cast—including Jason Momoa and Gal Gadot—training together under Zack Snyder’s on-set gym setup.

But Affleck’s admission adds a layer of vulnerability, humanizing the larger-than-life actors.

The story doesn’t end with gym envy, though. Affleck went on to reveal a “strange habit” of Cavill’s that left him—and now fans—both amused and stunned. “Henry has this old-school chivalry thing,” Affleck explained. “Every single time a woman enters the room—crew member, makeup artist, anyone—he stands up.

Like, full-on, proper gentleman stand. On set, in meetings, even in the gym if someone walked in. At first, I thought it was a bit quirky, but it’s consistent. The guy does it every time.”

This habit, recently highlighted by director Guy Ritchie during promotion for *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare*, stems from Cavill’s upbringing on the Channel Island of Jersey and his private school education. It’s a throwback to traditional manners that Cavill has maintained throughout his career.

Affleck recalled one particular instance during *Batman v Superman* reshoots: “We’re in a production meeting, deep in discussion about fight choreography, and a female producer walks in late. Henry just… stands. The whole room pauses for a second.

I ribbed him about it later—’Dude, we’re in 2016, you don’t have to do that’—but he just smiled and said it’s how he was raised. Respect.”

Fans are reeling from this glimpse into their dynamic. Social media exploded with reactions: “Ben fleeing the gym because of Henry’s abs is the most relatable thing ever,” one tweeted, while another gushed, “Henry standing for women every time? That’s peak gentleman energy.

No wonder he’s everyone’s crush.” The revelation has completely shifted perceptions of their relationship—from rumored on-screen rivals to off-screen buddies with a playful, supportive bond.

Their friendship dates back to those Snyderverse days, where mutual intimidation fueled better performances.

Cavill has previously admitted Affleck’s bulked-up Batman physique pushed him to train harder, calling Ben a “mountain of a man.” Affleck, in turn, joked in past interviews about acting as Cavill’s “trainer,” claiming he helped turn the Brit from “Gumby” to godlike—though he clarified it was all in jest, admitting he “hated” the shared sessions.

This bromance endured beyond the capes. Even after Cavill’s departure from Superman and Affleck’s from Batman, they’ve spoken glowingly of each other. Cavill praised Affleck’s “strength of character,” while Ben has defended Henry’s passion for roles like Geralt in *The Witcher*.

In an era of Hollywood feuds, their story stands out: two A-listers who motivated each other through insecurity, laughed off the awkwardness, and emerged with lasting respect.

Affleck wrapped his anecdote with a nod to their enduring connection: “Henry’s one of the good ones—talented, humble, and yeah, annoyingly perfect in the gym. But that habit of his? It reminds you he’s genuinely classy. Makes you want to step up your own game, on and off screen.”

As both stars move into new chapters—Affleck directing and producing, Cavill headlining *Warhammer 40K* and more—their shared history continues to captivate. This latest reveal doesn’t just humanize two icons; it celebrates a friendship built on sweat, laughs, and old-fashioned respect.

In a town full of egos, Affleck and Cavill prove that sometimes, the real superpowers are humility and chivalry.

Fans can’t get enough, with calls for a reunion project trending worldwide. One thing’s clear: the Batman-Superman rivalry was fiction—the real story is a bromance for the ages.