Ben Affleck has defended Ricky Gervais after he made a joke at his expense at this year’s Golden Globes.

Gervais, 54, branded the actor, 43, “unfaithful” as he played host at the annual awards bash.

On introducing Affleck’s best friend Matt Damon, he quipped: "He’s also the only person who Ben Affleck hasn’t been unfaithful to. Please welcome Matt Damon."

Addressing the quip about his alleged infidelity, Affleck told New York Times: “It’s the way Ricky Gervais perceives me, I suppose. Whatever. I’ve had jokes made at my expense before. It’s part of the deal.”

Affleck's ex-wife Jennifer Garner also laughed off the comment, which was criticised by some viewers.

"I laughed," she told Vanity Fair. "People have pain — they do regrettable things, they feel shame, and shame equals pain.

"No one needs to hate him for me. I don’t hate him. Certainly we don’t have to beat the guy up."

Gervais was criticised for a string of jokes and was accused of being transphobic following a Caitlyn Jenner gag. Deadpool actor T J Miller also lashed out at the comedian for the way he mocked the Hollywood set.

But fans of Gervais were unperturbed and have called for the David Brent star to host the Oscars.

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