Ben Affleck’s Kids Prefer Visiting Matt Damon on Set over Their Dad
Ben Affleck, a celebrated Oscar-winning actor, recently shared an amusing aspect of his family life during a promotional event for his Netflix film, “The Rip.” Despite his Hollywood stature, his children show little interest in his movie sets, preferring visits to the set of his close friend, Matt Damon.
Affleck’s Kids Prefer Matt Damon
Affleck’s children—Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 13—opt out of attending their father’s film sets. Instead, they showed great enthusiasm when invited to visit Damon’s. This preference became a running joke during a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Affleck humorously pointed out that his kids would choose schoolwork over joining him on set.
School Over Stardom
- Affleck’s children often respond with “No, I got school” when invited to watch him work.
- They demonstrate a clear preference for academics over Hollywood outings.
However, this dynamic shifted when Damon began his work on “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Affleck revealed that his daughter Fin has a keen interest in Greek epics. As she was already reading material like “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey,” the kids were thrilled to attend the filming of this project.
Exclusive Access to the Set
Gratitude extended from Affleck as he thanked Nolan for the unique opportunity. Damon emphasized that Affleck and his family were the sole visitors permitted on the set throughout the six-month production period. The children experienced behind-the-scenes movie magic that resonated with the grandeur of classic cinema.
Highlights of the Visit
- Affleck’s kids enjoyed an exclusive set visit during “The Odyssey” filming.
- They witnessed impressive filmmaking techniques, describing it as “incredible.”
In essence, the Affleck children demonstrated that an engaging film set is much more appealing when their father is not in charge. Their excitement for visiting Matt Damon’s project certainly overshadowed their lack of enthusiasm for their father’s work.
