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Ben Affleck Prioritizes Kids Over Hollywood Hustle
7 Oct
Summary
- Ben Affleck actively chooses L.A. work for shared custody with ex-wife.
- He values spending time with his three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel.
- Affleck finds his current life 'really wonderful' balancing work and family.
Ben Affleck has structured his professional life to prioritize his children following his separation from Jennifer Garner and finalized divorce in 2018. He has chosen to work primarily in Los Angeles to facilitate shared custody of their three children: Violet, Fin, and Samuel.
Affleck expressed his desire not to miss his children's formative years, avoiding work opportunities in distant locations like Shreveport or New Mexico. He acknowledged his good fortune in being able to make these career choices, particularly given the high quality of crews available in L.A.
He describes his current personal life as "really wonderful," highlighting an effective co-parenting dynamic with Garner. Affleck also reflected on the recent passing of his mother, Christopher Anne Boldt, noting the profound awareness of life's natural progression that such events bring.
