At a touching family gathering, Seraphina Affleck revealed their chosen name, marking a new chapter in their life’s story. This act joins a growing trend among celebrity kids courageously stepping into their own truths and preferred identities.
Fin Affleck and Emme Muñiz spotted leaving the “Into the Woods” Broadway musical in New York City on August 14, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Recently, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s 15-year-old made the public aware at a family event that they have a new name: Fin Affleck. This happened at a memorial service for Jennifer’s dad, William Jack Garner, held at Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, West Virginia.
Fin and Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner spotted out in Los Angeles, California on February 6, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
Fin then proceeded to read a verse from the Bible that highlights how qualities like benevolence and honesty outweigh the materialistic value of being a bad person with a lot of wealth.
Violet, Samuel, and Fin Affleck with Jennifer Garner spotted out in Los Angeles, California on August 3, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
In 2022, Ben married famous musician, Jennifer Lopez, blending both of their families with the addition of Jennifer’s twins Emme and Max Muñiz. Like their stepsibling Fin, whom they share a great relationship with, Emme uses they/them pronouns.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez with some of their children: Max Muñiz, Emme Muñiz and Fin Affleck spotted out in Paris, France on July 23, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Fin Affleck and Jennifer Garner spotted out in Los Angeles, California on April 5, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
The same source explains that these angels hold particular significance because of their six wings and the fact that they are the “highest-ranking angels.” In choosing the name for their teen, Jennifer Garner and Ben made it popular in contemporary spaces.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner spotted during a Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees game on October 1, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
Fin Affleck and Emme Muñiz spotted out in Paris, France on July 25, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have mentioned how their child, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt preferred dressing like a boy as a kid and wanted to be called “John or Peter.”
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt at the premiere of “Unbroken” in Hollywood, California on December 15, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
When it comes to defining oneself, names and pronouns hold a significant level of importance as they can say a lot about who we are as people. As Fin Affleck starts using their new name, they are adding to a bigger conversation about the value of individuals embracing who they are.
Ben and Fin Affleck spotted out in Los Angeles, California on November 24, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Fin Affleck and Emme Muñiz walking toward a thrift shop posted on February 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/X17onlineVideo
Accompanied by their father and Jennifer Lopez’s child, Emme, they were seen visiting a thrift store. They walked out with bags after shopping around. While Fin wore a flannel shirt with a T-shirt underneath and Adidas sneakers, Emme opted for shorts, a baggy hoodie, and Converse sneakers.
Emme Muñiz, Fin and Ben Affleck leaving a thrift store posted on February 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/X17onlineVideo
Fin and Ben Affleck spotted out in Paris, France on July 26, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Others expressed concerns about youth trends, with remarks such as, “They are destroying the youth in society today. Unfortunately, the parents are allowing it to happen.” Some comments, however, celebrated this phase of exploration, stating, “Totally normal youth behavior. Just deal,” and “I love her hair!”
Ben and Fin Affleck spotted at a thrift store, posted on February 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/X17onlineVideo
Fin Affleck and Emme Muñiz spotted at a thrift store, posted on February 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/X17onlineVideo
The reaction to Fin Affleck’s hair reflects broader societal conversations about youth and self-expression. Through the lens of this family outing, the public discourse navigates the complexities of individuality, parental guidance, and societal expectations.
Fin Affleck spotted at a thrift store, posted on February 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/X17onlineVideo
Photos shared online showed Fin wearing jeans, a beige sweater, and an olive-colored backpack, sporting a buzz cut. This edgy hairstyle change came after the teenager, who also wore earphones, was seen with a bob late last year. Images of Fin, born on January 6, 2009, prompted diverse comments from the public.
Ben and Fin Affleck spotted in Paris, France on July 25, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Other social media users praised Fin’s hair, citing their opinions that they look good with a buzz cut. In this regard, one fan gushed, “It looks so cute on her!! So many women shave their heads in fashion.”
Ben and Fin Affleck spotted in Paris, France on July 26, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Last year, Jennifer shared a conversation she had with her children. The “13 Going on 30” star divulged, “I just said to my kids, ‘Show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we’ll have that conversation.'”
Violet, Fin and Samuel Affleck with Jennifer Garner at Jennifer Garner’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California on August 20, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer went on to say that so far, her eldest daughter, Violet, has been appreciative of her mom’s decision not to allow them on social media. As a mother of two kids in their teens and with a son on the verge of teenagehood, the loving mom understands how “hard” it is “to be an adolescent.”
Violet Affleck and Jennifer Garner at the White House state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington, DC on December 1, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Samuel, Ben and Violet Affleck spotted in Los Angeles, California on August 11, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
However, Ben also spoke about the difficulty he experiences as his children get older and get more exposed to the internet. He specifically mentioned the false rhetoric that he is miserable based on pictures of his facial expressions.