’It’s Your Autobiography,” – Ben Affleck Reveals His Kid’s Brutal and Hilarious Jab

Published 09/26/2026, 1:24 AM EDT

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Ben Affleck’s kids are not afraid to keep him humble with their hilarious jokes. The Good Will Hunting actor is undeniably one of the coolest, most talented, and honorable celebrities in Hollywood. However, even his fame could not save the actor from being on the receiving end of his teens’ hilarious roasts. 

Affleck recently shared a humorous incident where he got mercilessly trolled by his 17-year-old.

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Ben Affleck recently made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about his upcoming Netflix film Animals. While speaking about his kids and parenting, the actor revealed that his 17-year-old often takes hilarious digs at him. He recalled an instance when he joined his kid during a visit to a bookstore and began exploring different books.

“And there's some book by a French guy and it's called, I'm Sorry for Everything, and my kid me just turns to me, dead pan, and goes, ‘Oh look, Dad, it's your autobiography,’” he recalled.

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While the father may have been caught off guard by his kids’ hilarious jokes, the actor and writer in him was impressed. Affleck, who has written for several award-winning films, further shared during the show that he was proud of his child and appreciated their sense of humor. Now, the 17-year-old he mentioned may be his middle child, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck. The actor shares three children, Violet Anne, Seraphina Rose, and Samuel, with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

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And this is not the only time the actor has found himself on the receiving end of his kids’ jokes.

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Parenting is not an easy job, and Ben Affleck might know this better. During the same segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor opened up about parenting his three kids. Affleck shared that when he tries to offer them advice, his kids exchange knowing looks with each other.

“And I realize, like, I'm the caricature in this story where I see them being like, ‘Oh, Dad is saying this again,’” he said on the show. 

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The Animals actor added that he had always imagined himself being a cool dad. However, the actor was quickly humbled by his kids and realised that it is tough to be a cool parent. While Affleck may be one of Hollywood’s coolest stars, he seems to have some worthy opponents at home.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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