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16 stories · latest Oct 22, 2026 · Celebrity, TV & Film

Ben Affleck biography

Ben Affleck is an Oscar-winning actor and director recognized for his dramatic performances and work behind the camera. He has directed multiple feature films, including his directorial project Animals, and earned praise for his role in Good Will Hunting.

Recent coverage focuses heavily on Affleck's family life, ongoing career projects, and high-profile commercial partnerships. Alongside his brother, actor Casey Affleck, he recently faced the loss of both of his parents, Chris Anne and Timothy. He also shares three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, with whom he was married for 13 years.

  • Coverage of Ben Affleck frequently highlights his personal relationships, family background, and co-parenting dynamic with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
  • Recent reporting balances personal family grief following the loss of both parents with updates on his film projects and self-aware advertising campaigns.
  • Stories also continue to revisit notable past television moments and longstanding media debates.

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  1. Bill Maher Reveals Why Ben Affleck Refuses to Return to 'Real Time' After Infamous 2014 Fight

    Aug 19, 2026

    Details surfaced regarding Ben Affleck's refusal to return to Bill Maher's talk show following a heated 2014 debate.

    Bill Maher Reveals Why Ben Affleck Refuses to Return to 'Real Time' After Infamous 2014 Fight
  2. Ben Affleck Partners With Aflac Duck for Hilarious New Commercial Campaign

    Sep 5, 2026

    Ben Affleck teamed up with Aflac for a comedic commercial campaign centered on their similar names.

    Ben Affleck Partners With Aflac Duck for Hilarious New Commercial Campaign
  3. Ben and Casey Affleck Suffer Double Tragedy as Dad Tim Passes Away Following Mom's Death

    Sep 8, 2026

    Ben Affleck and his brother Casey mourned the death of their father Timothy following the earlier passing of their mother Chris Anne.

    Ben and Casey Affleck Suffer Double Tragedy as Dad Tim Passes Away Following Mom's Death
  4. Casey Affleck Brings Son Indiana to Venice Film Festival Premiere Alongside Ben Affleck

    Sep 9, 2026

    Ben Affleck attended the Venice Film Festival premiere alongside his brother Casey Affleck and nephew Indiana.

    Casey Affleck Brings Son Indiana to Venice Film Festival Premiere Alongside Ben Affleck
  5. Ben Affleck Explains Why Jennifer Garner Rejected Role In His New Movie

    Sep 16, 2026

    Ben Affleck addressed ex-wife Jennifer Garner's decision to turn down a role in his sixth feature film, Animals.

    Ben Affleck Explains Why Jennifer Garner Rejected Role In His New Movie

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Ben Affleck Explains Why Jennifer Garner Rejected Role In His New Movie
Casey Affleck Brings Son Indiana to Venice Film Festival Premiere Alongside Ben Affleck
Ben and Casey Affleck Suffer Double Tragedy as Dad Tim Passes Away Following Mom's Death
Ben Affleck Partners With Aflac Duck for Hilarious New Commercial Campaign
Jennifer Garner Admits She 'Panicked' Over Money and Career After Ben Affleck Split
Inside Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Family: Meet Their 3 Children
Jennifer goes for a walk with all three kids in 2020. (Broadimage/)
Ben is seen out with all three kids in September 2021. (Broadimage/)
Seraphina and Emme following behind their parents. ( KCS Presse/MEGA)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 11: Violet Affleck is seen on May 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jennifer steps out for a stroll with Seraphina. (BG004//)
Bill Maher Reveals Why Ben Affleck Refuses to Return to 'Real Time' After Infamous 2014 Fight
“We just are gonna disagree on that one,” Maher said of Affleck, who is seen here during the 2014 exchange. Real Time with Bill Maher, /HBO
“It got emotional with a movie star,” Maher said during Monday’s podcast appearance. He’s seen above with Affleck during the 2014 “Real Time” episode. Real Time with Bill Maher, /HBO
During the heated exchange, Affleck called Maher’s views on Islam “gross and racist.” Real Time with Bill Maher, /HBO
Affleck, pictured above with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez in 2023, later said he was “making a ‘Sesame Street’ argument.”
(c) MEGA/WENN
Ben Affleck Jokes Ex Jennifer Garner Is a Better Parent Than Him
Ben Affleck Scrapped Original 'Animals' Plan Over Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Rival Movie
Ben Affleck and Robert Elswit on the set of “Animals” (Netflix)
Kerry Washington and Ben Affleck in ‘Animals’ (Netflix)
Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington on the set of “Animals” (Netflix)
Ben Affleck Admits He Clashes With 12-Year-Old Gamers in Fortnite
Inside Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Unlikely Post-Divorce Friendship
Ben Affleck Clears Up Long-Running Rumor About That 'Gone Girl' Shower Scene
Ben Affleck Clears the Air on Matt Damon’s Viral Netflix Script Directive Comments
Ben Affleck Reveals He Was Held at Knifepoint as a Teenager by Future Killer

Ben Affleck: your questions

Who are Ben Affleck's children?

Ben Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner: daughters Violet and Seraphina, and son Samuel.

What is Ben Affleck's new movie?

Ben Affleck's sixth feature film as a director is titled Animals.

Why did Jennifer Garner turn down a role in Ben Affleck's movie?

Jennifer Garner declined the opportunity to appear in Affleck's film Animals, though Affleck spoke openly about attempting to recruit her.

Why will Ben Affleck not return to Bill Maher's talk show?

Ben Affleck has maintained a boycott of the show following an explosive on-air debate with Bill Maher and Sam Harris in October 2014.

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