Ben Affleck has been back in headlines for two very different reasons: a quirky new ad partnership and some tough personal news. This guide lays out his real bio, career, family, and net worth, along with exactly what’s confirmed about why he’s trending right now.
Background
Ben Affleck is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer who has been a fixture in Hollywood since the late 1990s. He first broke through by co-writing and starring in Good Will Hunting, which won him and childhood friend Matt Damon an Academy Award, and he later won a second Oscar as a producer on Argo, which also took home Best Picture. Beyond acting and directing, he co-founded the production company Artists Equity with Damon in 2022, which is part of why his name keeps showing up in business headlines too.
Latest Update
As of September 10, 2026, here is what’s currently known. Affleck has been confirmed as the face of a new national ad campaign for Aflac, the insurance company known for its talking duck mascot. The partnership was teased in late August 2026 through mysterious graffiti-style “BEN AFFLECK” tags painted over Aflac billboards around Los Angeles, and Affleck himself was photographed doing some of the painting. Aflac and Artists Equity officially confirmed the collaboration in early September 2026, describing it as a long-term, nationwide campaign built around consumer education on supplemental health insurance.
 Early September 2026: Aflac and Artists Equity confirmed Ben Affleck is starring in a new long-term ad campaign alongside the Aflac Duck.
Alongside the ad news, Affleck has been dealing with loss in his family. His brother, Casey Affleck, publicly shared that their father, Timothy “Tim” Affleck, died earlier in 2026. This came only a few months after their mother, Christine “Chris” Affleck, passed away in June 2026 following a cancer diagnosis. Ben appeared alongside Casey at the September 8, 2026, Venice Film Festival premiere of Casey’s film “Company,” showing support for his brother just hours after the news became public.
Good to know: Full details of Tim Affleck’s passing, including an exact date, have not been independently confirmed beyond Casey Affleck’s public statement. Treat specifics beyond “earlier in 2026” as unconfirmed until more sources report on it.
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, and moved with his family to Falmouth, Massachusetts, when he was about three years old, which is where his younger brother, Casey, was born. The family later settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where his parents eventually divorced. Ben and Casey grew up surrounded by the local theater and arts scene, which is how both boys started acting as children.
Career Path
Affleck’s breakout came with 1997’s Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with Matt Damon, earning them both an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Through the late 1990s and 2000s he starred in major films like Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, and Daredevil, then shifted toward directing with Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and Argo, the last of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013 with Affleck as a producer. He also played Batman in several DC films during the 2010s. In 2022, he and Matt Damon launched the production company Artists Equity, and in 2026 he’s directing and starring in an upcoming Netflix crime thriller called Animals.
Age
Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, which makes him 54 years old as of this article’s publish date.
Religion
Affleck is commonly reported to have been raised Episcopalian, and some sources describe him as a lapsed or non-practicing member of that faith today. He has not spoken publicly and specifically about his current religious beliefs, so his present-day affiliation is unconfirmed.
Spouse/Partner
Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018, with whom he has three children. He later married Jennifer Lopez in 2022, and the couple finalized their divorce in 2025. As of this writing, there is no confirmed report of him being in a new relationship.
Net Worth
Multiple entertainment finance sites, including Celebrity Net Worth, estimate Affleck’s net worth at around $150 million as of 2026. This figure comes from third-party estimates rather than an official financial disclosure, so it should be treated as an approximation rather than a confirmed number. His income comes from decades of acting and directing paychecks, producing credits, his stake in Artists Equity, and now the new Aflac partnership.
Parents
His father was Timothy “Tim” Affleck, who worked a variety of jobs over the years, including as an electrician and carpenter, and who reportedly struggled with addiction earlier in life before later working in addiction counseling; he died earlier in 2026, as announced by Casey Affleck. His mother was Christine “Chris” Affleck, a schoolteacher, who died in June 2026 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Height
Affleck’s height is widely listed as somewhere between 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 3 inches, but sources don’t fully agree on an exact number, so treat any specific figure as approximate.
Education
Affleck attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Massachusetts. He later took some college classes at Occidental College and the University of Vermont but did not complete a degree, choosing instead to pursue acting full-time.
Hometown/State of Origin
He was born in Berkeley, California, but he’s most closely associated with Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he spent much of his childhood. He now lives primarily in the Los Angeles area.
Official Social Media
Affleck doesn’t run a highly active personal social media presence, but updates on his projects can be found through his production company’s official channel, Artists Equity on Instagram.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt |
| Date of Birth | August 15, 1972 |
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Berkeley, California |
| Occupation | Actor, director, screenwriter, producer |
| Ex-Spouses | Jennifer Garner (m. 2005–div. 2018); Jennifer Lopez (m. 2022–div. 2025) |
| Children | Three, with Jennifer Garner |
| Net Worth | Estimated $150 million (unconfirmed exact figure) |
| Latest News | New Aflac ad campaign confirmed; father’s passing announced, September 2026 |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Is Ben Affleck really doing an Aflac commercial?
Yes. Aflac and Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, confirmed in early September 2026 that he is starring in a new long-term ad campaign alongside the Aflac Duck, after weeks of teaser graffiti-style ads around Los Angeles.
Did Ben Affleck’s dad pass away?
According to his brother Casey Affleck’s public statement in September 2026, their father, Tim Affleck, died earlier in the year. An exact date has not been independently confirmed beyond that announcement.
How much is Ben Affleck worth?
Entertainment finance sites like Celebrity Net Worth estimate his net worth at around $150 million as of 2026. This is a third-party estimate, not an officially confirmed figure.
Is Ben Affleck married right now?
No. His marriage to Jennifer Lopez ended in a finalized divorce in 2025, and there is no confirmed report of him being married or in a new relationship since then.
How many kids does Ben Affleck have?
He has three children, all with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, whom he was married to from 2005 to 2018.
What movies is Ben Affleck known for?
He’s best known for co-writing and starring in Good Will Hunting, directing and producing the Best Picture winner Argo, and playing Batman in several DC films. He’s currently directing and starring in an upcoming Netflix film called Animals.
Wrap-Up
Ben Affleck’s 2026 has been a mix of lighthearted business news and real personal loss, which is part of why his name keeps trending for such different reasons. The Aflac partnership shows he’s still willing to try something unexpected career-wise, while the loss of both of his parents within months of each other this year has clearly been a difficult chapter for him and his brother.
Between the ad campaign, his upcoming Netflix film, and his ongoing work at Artists Equity, Affleck doesn’t appear to be slowing down professionally even while handling a hard year at home. As with any public figure processing loss, some details of that side of his life may simply stay private, and that’s worth respecting.
This page will be updated if new, verified details emerge about the Aflac campaign, his father’s passing, or his upcoming projects.
Thomas Andrew is the founder of Odubio.com, a digital platform sharing inspiring biographies, news, and stories about global icons and achievers.