Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, is becoming more visible in the public sphere. Recently, she gave a compelling speech at the United Nations in New York, focusing on the impact of long COVID on children and the need for cleaner air.
Speaking on September 23rd, the Yale student pointed out, “We are told by leaders across the board that we are the future, but when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Violet has been actively advocating for solutions. In July 2024, she urged the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to address long COVID by increasing access to masks, tests, and treatment, improving air filtration in public buildings, and opposing bans on mask-wearing. She also published an essay in *The Yale Global Health Review* comparing the responses to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on her experiences with the Los Angeles fires.
Violet shared that she personally experienced a post-viral condition in 2019, which opened her eyes to the limitations of medical knowledge, even with seemingly minor viruses. She believes the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this issue even further.
Aside from a White House visit in 2022 and occasional photos taken by paparazzi, Violet Affleck has largely maintained a private life. Considering years of relentless pursuit by photographers aimed at her and her family – including her siblings Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13 – it’s easy to understand why.
Her mother, Jennifer Garner, recalls Violet even spoke out against the paparazzi when she was just a kindergartener. Garner described to *The Hollywood Reporter* how Violet, standing on a chair in a velvet dress, clearly articulated her feelings. Despite not yet pronouncing her ‘R’s correctly, Violet said, “We didn’t ask for this. We don’t want these cameras, they’re scary. The men are scary, they knock each other over and it’s hard to feel like a kid when you’re being chased.” Garner, who testified in court to support a policy protecting children from paparazzi, noted Violet’s remarkably clear communication skills – a trait she attributes to being Ben Affleck’s daughter.
Jennifer and Ben, despite ending their relationship in 2015 and divorcing three years later, have stayed friendly. They’ve also made a joint decision to keep their children off social media.
Jennifer explained on Katie Couric’s show in 2019 that her daughter Violet had asked about joining Instagram. Jennifer admitted she understood the appeal, but pointed out she was demonstrating the very behavior she didn’t want Violet to emulate. She told Violet she’d consider it when presented with evidence showing Instagram actually made teenage girls happier, adding that she hadn’t seen any positive effects for her daughter.
Despite their fame, Jennifer and Ben Affleck have shared glimpses into their family life, and it sounds like their teenage daughter, Violet, leads a pretty normal life. She goes to school, is looking for jobs and internships, and isn’t shy about sharing her honest opinions with her parents – even when it comes to their work or social media habits.
Ben recounted how Violet jokingly criticizes him in group chats, saying things like, “Why are *you* even in this chat? You don’t know what you’re talking about!” But then she quickly asks what everyone else is saying. He finds it all very amusing.
Both parents enjoy watching Violet grow up and become independent. Jennifer proudly described Violet as a “self-starter” while discussing her college applications, adding that she’s proud of her no matter what.
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