Ben Affleck stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday and shared a story that every parent of a teenager is going to feel in their bones. He was mid-advice with his 17-year-old when the kid fired back:“Oh, like you’re the expert on relationships?”No hesitation. No mercy. Affleck, who was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018 and to Jennifer Lopez from 2022 until their split two years later, did not have a comeback ready.
It gets better. His middle child was at a bookstore, spotted a title on the shelf, and turned to him with“Oh, look, Dad, it’s your autobiography.”Affleck says his kids now exchange looks with each other whenever he tries to hand out wisdom, which means his credibility around the dinner table is basically gone. That’s what happens when your romantic résumé has been public since before your kids were born.
The best part? Affleck isn’t mad about it. He told the whole story on national TV, calling himself a caricature to his kids now that they’re approaching adulthood. Twice divorced, fully roasted, and somehow still laughing. It’s the most relatable celebrity parenting moment in a minute, because every family has one person whose advice comes with a questionable track record.
Has your kid ever roasted you so hard you had to just sit there and take it? Tell us the story.
About the Author
Local Lawton
Local Lawton is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.