Los Angeles | April 24, 2025:Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood's biggest names, but to his kids — he's just 'dad,' and not necessarily a cool one.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 52-year-old actor revealed that his three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13) — are 'very tough' on his filmography.
'They don't censor their criticism,' Affleck laughed. 'They'll sit next to me mid-movie and say, 'This is terrible. Why did you do this?''
When asked for a specific example, Affleck admitted the teens once blasted his 1998 blockbuster Armageddon during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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'Almost immediately, they were like, 'What is this? This doesn't make sense.' And I had to say, 'This is not a logic-based film!'' he recalled with a smile.
Despite the teasing, Affleck said his latest movie, The Accountant 2 (releasing Friday), finally got their approval.
'They liked it. I was shocked. They were shocked — like some magical accident happened and I finally did something OK.'
Beyond cinema critiques, Affleck says he's keeping his kids grounded. Speaking on Today With Jenna & Friends, he shared that his children are encouraged to work 'classic teenager jobs.'
'As much as I want to give them everything, doing that would be a disservice.'
His youngest, Samuel, went viral in March for being denied a $6,000 pair of sneakers, a moment Affleck describes as a 'reckoning' for the teen.
'He can't mow enough lawns for those crazy expensive shoes — and that's the point.'
Despite his $150 million net worth, Affleck insists on raising kids who understand hard work and humility — even if it means being roasted by them now and then.
'They keep me grounded,' he admitted. 'Very grounded.'
'They keep me grounded,' he admitted. 'Very grounded.'
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