Overview

• Ben Affleck shared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' that his children are his harshest critics, offering candid feedback on his films in real time.
• His kids criticized his 1998 film 'Armageddon' during a COVID-19 lockdown viewing, calling it illogical and 'stupid.'
• In contrast, they gave positive feedback on his upcoming movie 'The Accountant 2,' which releases on April 25, 2025.
• Affleck emphasized the importance of financial responsibility, recounting how he refused to buy his 13-year-old son a $6,000 pair of sneakers, urging him to earn the money instead.
• He continues to focus on grounding his children through summer jobs and chores, balancing celebrity life with hands-on parenting.