Why Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner Don’t “Push” Their Kids About Future

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The last thing Ben Affleck wants is to control his kids’ futures.  

The Academy Award-winning actor shared that he and his former wife, Jennifer Garner, don’t want their children – Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13 – to become actors themselves.

As a longtime fan, I was really touched by what Ben Affleck shared with TopMob News at the premiere of The Rip. He and Matt Damon were talking about the challenges of raising kids when you’re in the public eye, and Ben explained it’s tough. What really resonated with me was his emphasis on wanting to give their children the space they need to discover their own paths and figure out what they want out of life. It’s so important to let them be themselves!

I wouldn’t want to pressure them into that career path. They’re incredibly talented and wonderful people, and we’re so proud of them,” he said, adding with a touch of humor, “but we hope they find something fulfilling to do with their lives, even if it’s not acting.

Matt Damon recognizes how fortunate his children are, benefiting from the successful careers of both him and his wife, Jennifer, as well as the opportunities afforded to the four daughters of his friend, Ben Affleck, and his wife Luciana. However, he remains thankful for the way he himself was raised.

Ben felt that their humble beginnings – struggling in relative obscurity – were ultimately a positive thing. He said it was almost a blessing to have started from such a remote and unknown place.

Samuel and Seraphina are currently focused on their studies, but their sister, Violet, is already making a difference as an activist. A recent highlight was her powerful speech at the United Nations, where she spoke about the need for continued mask use and improved air quality after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking to the UN in September, she pointed out the irony that while leaders often say young people are the future, the current pandemic is taking away our present opportunities.

She expressed her optimism for the event and her faith in the community, believing we’re capable of achieving great things again. Just as we naturally accept clean water as a basic need, she argued we should also recognize clean air as a fundamental human right.

And Ben and Jennifer—who were married from 2005 until 2018—couldn’t be prouder of their eldest.  

The actress from 13 Going On 30 said on Live with Kelly and Mark in 2023 that her daughter is very independent and she’s incredibly proud of her, regardless of what she does.

The Rip premieres Jan. 16 on Netflix.

Jennifer and Ben are prioritizing raising their children together. Here’s a more detailed look at their relationship and family life.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck first connected at a 2003 premiere for their film, Daredevil. It was the movie where their relationship began.

The hot new couple promote Daredevil in 2003. How cute are they?!

The lovebirds discuss film on Jon Favreau‘s open forum show Dinner for Five.

The duo pair up at their Daredevil premiere in L.A.

The couple, who married in June 2005, look like blissful newlyweds while shopping in Brentwood.

Ben and Jen enjoy America’s favorite pastime at Fenway Park in 2006 in Ben’s hometown of Boston. 

The lovebirds only have eyes for each other at the 2007 Golden Globes.

The lovers can’t keep their hands off each other during the 2011 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

Jen steps out after giving birth to their third child, son Samuel.

Jen supports Ben at his Hollywood Argo premiere in October 2012.

The adorable couple steal a kiss in 2012.

Ben and Jen walk the carpet at the 2013 Oscars, where Affleck won big for Argo.

Ben and Jen take Samuel, Seraphina and Violet to the farmers market in 2013.

The duo make one dapper couple at the 2014 SAG Awards.

The duo leave the kids at home for a dinner date in L.A.

The gourgeous stars turn heads at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Ben and Jen were all smiles in December 2014.

The couple did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge together in 2014.

The duo grab juice while battling secret problems within their marriage.

Even though Ben and Jen often showed affection in public, they actually lived separately for ten months while trying to work through their issues before finally announcing their breakup.

Despite rumors that they were splitting up, the couple appeared to be together publicly. However, they announced in June 2015 that they were getting divorced after a decade of marriage.

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2026-01-14 20:47