Ben Affleck has shared a humorous peek into his family life, revealing a friendly but competitive dynamic between him and his daughter, particularly when it comes to who speaks better Spanish.
During a recent appearance on Today, the 51-year-old actor and director spoke about a long-running challenge he shares with one of his children, whom he co-parents with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
More: George Clooney Drops Bombshell Confession About Wife Amal Amid Divorce Rumors
More: Jessica Alba Reportedly Finds Peace After Divorce as She Shares Powerful Post-Split Messages
“My daughter is a student of Spanish and often competes with me. She’ll tell me hers is better than mine, and I’m glad I had the chance to be on national television and just claim victory,” Affleck said with a grin, told Daily Mail.
“But she’ll be appalled, by the way,” he added, acknowledging that his public declaration might not sit well at home. “I will say, yes, I can speak a bit of Spanish, and it’s a nice thing. I learned it when I was younger.”
Affleck and Garner, who divorced in 2018, share three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. Though the Hollywood star is often private about his personal life, he offered more lighthearted reflections while promoting his upcoming film The Accountant 2.
At the film’s premiere, Affleck shared a rare dad moment that made him beam with pride. “My son loves everybody, but he’s shocked that I somehow know people he thinks are cool,” Affleck told E! News. “He’s like, ‘Why do these people want to hang out with my dad?’ Which may be a valuable question, but I’m getting away with it.”
More: Kanye West and Bianca Censori Reportedly Stun Fans with Romantic Dinner After Breakup Rumors
More: Judge Forces Cassie to Hand Over Memoir as Diddy Fights Abuse Allegations
Affleck recalled his son Samuel’s reaction to watching The Accountant, the 2016 action thriller in which Affleck plays a math genius with deadly skills. “Dad, I think it might be my favorite movie of yours,” Samuel told him.
“That was high praise, which doesn’t come easy from your kids,” Affleck admitted, clearly touched by the moment. While Affleck is often in the headlines for his professional work and high-profile relationships—including his marriage to Jennifer Lopez—these recent anecdotes offer a refreshing, down-to-earth glimpse at his life as a father.
Whether it’s lighthearted language battles or seeking approval from a tough family critic, Affleck proves that even A-list actors face the same parenting hurdles and hilarious moments as the rest of us.
You Might Also Like:
- Dad Abandons 3-Month-Old Baby ‘Foaming at the Mouth’ Before Tragic Death Stuns Community
- “Yes, I Do, Your Honour”: Diddy rejects last chance to take plea deal three days before trial
- VP Vance Breaks Silence on Mike Waltz Reassignment: ‘Not a Firing, But Strategy’
- Kim Kardashian increases security following Kanye West’s explosive claims
- 6-Year-Old Girl Found in Bucket as Louisiana Stepmom Claims Memory Loss in Murder Trial