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Ben Affleck Says Teenager Roasted His Dating History During Dinner
WHY IT MATTERS
It shows how celebrity parents confront generational differences in discussing personal histories, reflecting broader shifts in modern family dynamics.
What happened
Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live revealed that during a family dinner, his 17‑year‑old son laughed at the actor’s past relationships, joking, “Oh, like you’re the expert on relationships?” Affleck, who has three children with former wife Jennifer Garner, said he had tried to share life lessons but the teenager dismissed his advice.
The interview also touched on Affleck’s divorce from Garner in 2018, his high‑profile romances, and his recent marriage to Jennifer Lopez, who filed for divorce in August 2024. He added that Garner declined a role in his film “Animals,” a project he directed and co‑wrote.
The clip illustrates the generational divide in how parents discuss personal history with their kids.
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Ben Affleck admits his teenager roasted his dating history while at dinner
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