Kids of Ben Affleck openly critique his films, according to Affleck's statement.
Ben Affleck, no stranger to Hollywood's limelight, admits his kids give him a reality check when it comes to his acting career. In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Accountant 2 star confessed his kids have no qualms about expressing their brutal honesty towards his films.
"My kids don't hold back their criticism, they'll straight-up say, 'This is crap, Dad!' even while watching a movie alongside me," said Affleck. His three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner didn't seem too impressed with his 1998 sci-fi blockbuster, Armageddon. During the pandemic, Affleck tried to rewatch the movie with his kids, only to be met with a barrage of criticism.
"As soon as the movie began, my kids started ripping it apart. 'What is this nonsense? This movie doesn't make any sense!'" Affleck recalled, laughing. On the bright side, his latest movie, The Accountant 2, earned better reviews from the young critics. "They liked it," he said. "They were genuinely surprised, like it was some kind of stroke of beginner's luck!"
When it comes to teaching his kids about the value of money, Affleck is firm. "My oldest two have jobs, and when my son asked for a $6,000 pair of sneakers, I told him he was on his own," Affleck joked. "You might love your kids, but you still gotta teach them the importance of earning their own keep."
This emphasis on work ethic and financial responsibility isn't just a lesson for his kids but a reflection of Affleck's own approach to his career. His honesty about his kids' blunt feedback, family support, and emphasis on frugality underscore his focus on authenticity and personal integrity[1][5]. To protect his family from the prying eyes of tabloids, Affleck avoids delving into the details of their lives, focusing instead on providing a stable and grounded upbringing[2]. By prioritizing his values as a parent and artist, Affleck remains committed to balancing his career, family, and personal life in a way that resonates with his fans and his loved ones alike[1][4].
- Jimmy Kimmel, during his live show, had Ben Affleck, the Accountant 2 star, confess that his kids, often watch his movies with him, and are not shy about expressing their blunt criticism.
- Reminiscing about rewatching Armageddon during the pandemic, Affleck recounted that his children were heavily critical of the movie, claiming it to be nonsensical.
- In a surprising turn of events, Affleck's latest movie, The Accountant 2, received positive feedback from his kids, with Affleck jokingly attributing it to beginner's luck.
- Affleck emphasizes the importance of work ethic and financial responsibility for his kids, as evidenced by his response when his son asked for an expensive pair of sneakers, saying he should earn his own keep.
- While he prefers to keep his family's private life under wraps to shield them from tabloid scrutiny, Affleck's approach to balancing his career, family, and personal life reflects his commitment to authenticity, personal integrity, and providing a stable environment for his children and loved ones.
