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Ben Affleck Shares How His Kids' Brutal Film Critiques Keep Him Grounded

The actor opens up about his children's harsh reviews of his past movies, their surprising praise for his latest release, and his parenting approach to teaching responsibility.

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Overview

  • Affleck revealed on 'Kimmel Live!' that his three children openly criticize his older films, calling 1998's 'Armageddon' 'stupid' and illogical.
  • His children were surprisingly positive about his new film, 'The Accountant 2,' marking a rare moment of approval for his work.
  • Affleck emphasized his parenting philosophy of teaching financial responsibility, including refusing his 13-year-old son a $6,000 pair of sneakers.
  • The actor shared that his two eldest children already have jobs, with one working a classic shop job, reinforcing his belief in earning rewards through effort.
  • Affleck praised his blended family dynamic, noting the support of his and Jennifer Lopez's children at the premiere of 'The Accountant 2' and Lopez's strong relationship with his kids.