Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, reportedly feels “vindicated” in her advocacy for mask usage during the ongoing LA wildfires. According to Page Six, Violet has been urging her family, including siblings Fin, 16, and Samuel, 12, to wear masks to protect themselves from the poor air quality caused by the fires.
A source revealed, “Violet Affleck has been pressuring her family to put a mask on since she has been back home because right now the air quality is unhealthy.” The insider added, “She is clearly not going to give up on advocating for mask mandates. It has become a part of who she is and what she stands for.”
Violet’s dedication to masks predates the current wildfires. Six months ago, she publicly called on leaders to maintain pandemic-era face mask rules and was frequently spotted wearing an N-95 mask. Now, she sees the wildfires as further justification for her stance.
“She is so passionate about this, and she feels vindicated for her work championing masks because she does, truly, believe that her opposition to the ban is warranted,” the source explained. “She is hoping the fires will serve to show people that masks can be used in times not only connected to the spread of a virus.”
The devastating wildfires have impacted Violet’s family directly. Ben Affleck was forced to leave his $20 million Pacific Palisades mansion after fires destroyed many homes in the area. He was seen comforting Violet outside his rental home in Brentford on Saturday, January 11.
As the fires continue to rage, Violet’s commitment to mask advocacy highlights her belief in their broader utility, beyond the context of pandemics. Her efforts to raise awareness about air quality protection add another layer to her growing reputation as a passionate advocate for public health.