United Kingdom, Jan. 13 -- Matt Damon "was there for" Ben Affleck throughout his personal struggles.

The pair have been friends since childhood and they rose to fame together in the movie industry - winning an Oscar for the Good Will Hunting screenplay which they wrote together - and Matt has now opened up about supporting his pal during his battle with alcohol and two divorces - from Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez - admitting he was "there for all of it".

During a joint appearance on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, Affleck talked about "drinking too much" and the host mentioned the actor's two failed marriages before turning to Damon and asking: "Could you go to Ben and say, 'I'm here to help you?'"

Damon replied: "Oh, yeah, ou...