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News.com.au
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘I have the money, you're broke': Ben Affleck reacts to viral video rejecting son's expensive request
Ben Affleck is teaching his children that they shouldn't expect any handouts from their famous father. Last month, the 52-year-old actor made headlines after he and his son, Samuel, were featured in a viral video during which he shut down the 13-year-old's request for a $US6,000 ($A9393) pair of Dior Air Force 1s. During a Tuesday appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends, The Accountant star spoke out about his exchange with Samuel and opened up about his approach to parenting. 'He wanted these sneakers, and I was like, 'These sneakers are $6,000, what are you talking about? What are you going to do: mow lawns? You got $6,000?'' Affleck quipped. 'He was like, 'We have the money.' I was like, 'I have the money! You're broke.'' Affleck said it's important for his children to understand the value of hard work. 'You love your kids. You want to give them everything and do everything for them, but I think you definitely do them a disservice by not connecting [if] you want something that you want, you have to work for that,' he said. The Oscar-winner shares Samuel with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, along with two older kids. Affleck revealed that Violet, who is a freshman at Yale University, and high school student, Fin, are both already gainfully employed. 'My oldest two have jobs. In fact, one just got a job, the kind of classic teenager working a shop job; I won't say what it is,' he said. 'My older one in college is working and trying to get an internship for the summer.' 'And yeah, my son, who's 13, he's reckoning with that reality right now. He's looking at no shoes in his closet. Well, he's got shoes, just no crazy-expensive, fancy shoes,' Affleck continued. 'And I'm like, 'Well, if you want that, you can work 1,000 hours,'' he added. 'You know what I mean? Minimum wage. And once you work 1,000 hours, you may not want to spend that on a pair of shoes.' In the original video that was shared on March 3, Affleck and Samuel could be seen browsing various pairs of shoes at a sneaker convention, where Samuel spotted the Dior shoes. Upon seeing the hefty price tag, Affleck told his son, 'That's a lot of lawns you got to mow there.' Affleck was raised in a middle-class family in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The actor's mother, Christopher 'Chris' Anne Boldt, is a former elementary schoolteacher who received her master's degree from Harvard. Affleck's father, Timothy Affleck, who struggled with alcoholism for years, did not attend college and held a variety of jobs, including working as an auto mechanic, bartender and janitor at Harvard. Timothy and Chris Anne, who also share son Casey Affleck, 49, divorced when Affleck was 12. After moving to California, Timothy eventually embraced sobriety and worked as an addiction counsellor. During a 2018 interview with Grazia Daily, Timothy told the outlet that he was proud of Ben and Casey for staying humble after rising to fame. 'Both of my sons are hard workers. They have a tremendous amount of empathy, they don't forget where they came from, they're very kind and generous. Those are the qualities that I value,' he said.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ben Affleck praised by fans after refusing to buy son, 13, $6,000 shoes
Ben Affleck has opened up about his son asking for $6,000 trainers (Picture: Getty) Ben Affleck has been met with huge praise after unpacking a viral video where he turned down his son's request for expensive trainers. Last month, a clip emerged of the Batman actor and his youngest son, Samuel – who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner – attending a sneaker convention, when the teenager eyed up a pair of Dior Air Force 1s with an eyewatering price tag. Having absolutely none of it, the 52-year-old joked that the youngster had to 'mow a lot of lawns' to earn the $6,000 asking price. Shedding light on the clip, during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends, he explained: 'He wanted these sneakers, and I was like, 'These sneakers are $6,000, what are you talking about? What are you going to do, mow lawns? You got $6,000?' 'He was like, 'We have the money.' I was like, 'I have the money! You're broke!' 'You love your kids, you want to give them everything and do everything for them, but I think you definitely do them a disservice by not connecting [that if] you want something that you want, you have to work for that.' When Andy Cohen, who was guest-hosting the series, asked if Ben's children with Jennifer – including Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 16, – have jobs, the multi-millionaire actor confirmed that his eldest kids are working. 'Yeah, my oldest two have jobs. In fact, one just got a job, the classic teenager working a shop job – I won't say what it is…,' he added. 'My older one in college is working and trying to get an internship for the summer. 'My son, who's 13, he's reckoning with that reality right now. He's looking at no shoes in his closet. Well, he's got shoes, just no crazy expensive fancy shoes. And I'm like, 'Well, if you want that, you can work 1,000 hours.' 'Once you work 1,000 hours, you may not want to spend that on a pair of sneakers.' Ben joked that his son needed to 'mow a lot of lawns' for the shoes (Picture: AP) The actor shares three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner (Picture: Getty) Viewers watching on from home flocked to applaud Ben's comments, praising the Accountant 2 star and Hollywood icon Jennifer for their stance and making sure their kids remain grounded despite their huge fame. 'It's nice to see a celebrity doing good parenting,' Reddit user Casual_CryBabyy wrote. Snarkerella agreed: 'He's not wrong. Clearly, he's buying his children (who are still minors) what they need like clothing, school supplies, etc. 'He's just not going to indulge in some ridiculous $6k pair of shoes. NO kid needs that. They'd be destroyed in days and only makes them think they can have whatever, whenever. Good on Ben and Jen!' Fans praised his comments on social media (Picture: Getty) 'Great POV,' Archetyping101 wrote. 'My parents are pretty comfortable and I scrubbed toilets and cleaned a pool facility bathrooms for money in high school. It's THEIR money, not mine. Mine is what I make.' Palomatoma added: 'I think when you have the type of wealth that he has, this is probably the best approach. 'His kids can basically get anything they want before they're even 18. It's not like he's kicking him out the house and being like 'figure it out!' just 'I'm not buying you shoes that cost 6k.'' Ben and Jennifer split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage (Picture: Getty) Ben and Jennifer first started dating in 2004, after sharing the screen in Pearl Harbor and Daredevil – they went on to tie the knot in Turks and Caicos the following year. They welcomed three children together before announcing their split in 2015, with their divorce finalized in 2018. Despite the separation, they have remained close for the sake of their brood, and have regularly spoken highly of one another in public. 'They really do have a close bond,' a source told Page Six, adding that they 'know not all exes get along as well and they feel very grateful that they have such an amazing relationship.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Rosie O'Donnell reveals 'awkward' truth behind Ellen DeGeneres feud after fleeing America Arrow MORE: Bohemian Rhapsody producer Roy Thomas Baker dies aged 78
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ben Affleck says his kids must work for expensive items after declining son's $6000 sneakers request
Ben Affleck has weighed in on the recent viral moment involving his teenage son Samuel's request for an expensive pair of designer trainers, using the spotlight to share his views on parenting and the importance of teaching children the value of money. The actor appeared on Today with Jenna & Friends on 22 April, where he discussed the widely shared video of a conversation between him and 13-year-old Samuel over a pair of $6,000 Dior Air Force 1s. Affleck recalled, "He wanted these sneakers, and I was like, 'These sneakers are $6,000, what are you talking about? What are you gonna do, mow lawns? You got $6,000?'" Affleck explained that although he has the financial means, he doesn't believe in simply giving his children everything they ask for. 'You love your kids. You want to give them everything and do everything for them, but I think you definitely do them a disservice by not connecting [if] you want something that you want, you have to work for that,' he said. During the segment, Affleck confirmed that his older children, Violet and Seraphina, both have jobs. The actor suggested this kind of responsibility is essential to help young people appreciate the cost of their desires. Speaking on his youngest, he added, "My son, who's 13, he's reckoning with that reality right now. He's looking at no shoes in his closet. Well, he's got shoes, just no crazy expensive fancy shoes." The story originally gained attention after Affleck and Samuel were spotted at a sneaker convention where the teenager expressed interest in the high-priced footwear. Affleck's reaction was caught on camera, leading to widespread discussion online.
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ben Affleck defends his 'broke' nepo babies after refusing to buy son Samuel $6K sneakers despite $150M fortune
Ben Affleck defended his 'broke' nepo babies after he went viral for refusing to buy his teenage son $6,000 sneakers. The 52-year-old actor shed insight on his parenting style while chatting about his teenage kids having jobs during Tuesday's episode of Today with Jenna & Friends. He previously made headlines after a video of him went viral, in which he criticized his son Samuel, 13, for asking for a pair of Dior Air Force 1s with the whopping sticker price. On the talk show, the Batman star, who recently dished on his failed marriage to Jennifer Lopez, explained why he refused to buy them for his son — in spite of his alleged $150 million net worth. In addition to his son Samuel, Affleck also shares his teenage kids Violet, 19, and Fin, 16, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. 'He wanted these sneakers, and I was like, "These sneakers are $6,000, what are you talking about? What are you gonna do, mow lawns? You got $6,000?' Affleck joked as he recalled their interaction. 'He was like, "We have the money." I was like, "I have the money! You're broke."' Affleck reiterated that he 'wants to give them everything' but believes his children 'have to work' for what they want. 'You love your kids. You want to give them everything and do everything for them, but I think you definitely do them a disservice by not connecting [if] you want something that you want, you have to work for that.' Then, the Gone Girl star explained that his two oldest kids are already working. 'Yeah, my oldest two have jobs,' he replied when guest co-host Andy Cohen brought up the topic. 'In fact, one just got a job, the kind of classic teenager working a shop job — I won't say what it is. My older one in college is working and trying to get an internship for the summer.' He continued about his youngest child now coming to age and learning the money lesson from his father. 'And yeah, my son, who's 13, he's reckoning with that reality right now,' Affleck said. 'He's looking at no shoes in his closet. Well, he's got shoes, just no crazy expensive fancy shoes,' he added. 'And I'm like, "Well, if you want that, you can work 1,000 hours." You know what I mean? Minimum wage. And once you work 1,000 hours, you may not want to spend that on a pair of sneakers.' The Accountant alum recalled the shoe-related learning lesson occurring back in March when they enjoyed a father-son outing at a sneaker convention. While the two sneakerheads were perusing through the space, a pair of shoes caught Samuel's eye. Meanwhile, Affleck was caught up by the price tag. 'That's a lot of lawns you gotta mow there,' the actor jokingly told his son in the video. Affleck also said his son only liked them because they were expensive before the teenager insisted, 'No, they're tough. I always said they look good.' Later that same month, Affleck stood firm by his decision at the South by Southwest premiere of his The Accountant 2 movie. 'That's what happens when you tell a motherf***er they have to mow the lawn,' he told Access Hollywood. 'All of a sudden, they don't want those shoes, and he was like, "But I always said they were tough." I'm like, "Man, you do not need $1,000 shoes." He's like, "We have the money." I'm like, "I have the money. You're broke."'
Perth Now
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ben Affleck wants kids to understand the importance of hard work
Ben Affleck has insisted it's important to teach his kids the value of hard work. The 'Accountant 2' actor recently went viral when he criticised his 13-year-old son Samuel for asking for $6,000 Dior Air Force 1s at a sneaker convention and Ben - who also has Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 16, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner - admitted that, while he wants to give his children "everything", he would be doing them a "disservice" if he gave in to all their requestion. Speaking on 'Today with Jenna + Friends', Ben said: "He wanted these sneakers, and I was like, 'These sneakers are $6,000, what are you talking about? What are you gonna do, mow lawns? You got $6,000?' He was like, 'We have the money.' I was like, 'I have the money! You're broke.' Affleck continued, "You love your kids. You want to give them everything and do everything for them, but I think you definitely do them a disservice by not connecting [if] you want something that you want, you have to work for that." The 52-year-old star confirmed his oldest children are both working, and Samuel has been warned he needs to follow suit if he wants such expensive footwear. Asked if his children have jobs, Ben said: "Yeah, my oldest two have jobs. In fact, one just got a job, the kind of classic teenager working a shop job — I won't say what it is. My older one in college is working and trying to get an internship for the summer. "And yeah, my son, who's 13, he's reckoning with that reality right now. He's looking at no shoes in his closet. Well, he's got shoes, just no crazy expensive fancy shoes. "And I'm like, 'Well, if you want that, you can work 1,000 hours.' You know what I mean? Minimum wage. And once you work 1,000 hours, you may not want to spend that on a pair of sneakers." Ben recently admitted he'd finally received some praise from his youngest teenager after he watched 'The Accountant' ahead of the release of its sequel. He told E! News at the premiere of 'The Accountant 2': 'He watched it and was like, 'Dad, I think it might be my favourite movie of yours.' 'That was high praise, which doesn't come easy from your kids.' But Samuel still remains "shocked" that his dad knows "cool" people. Ben said: 'My son loves everybody, but he's shocked that I somehow know people he thinks are cool. He's like, 'Why do these people want to hang out with my dad?' Which may be a valuable question, but I'm getting away with it.'
