Like two peas in a pod: the striking resemblance between Ben Affleck and his 12-year-old son

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and plenty believe that is the case for Ben Affleck and 12-year-old son Samuel after their appearance together a recent Los Angeles Lakers game.

Affleck Sr, whose divorce from Jennifer Lopez was finalized in January, has three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, who he worked with on Pearl Harbor (2001) and Daredevil (2003).

Samuel vs Ben Affleck: Lakers vs Celtics

Samuel is the youngest of the trio and has copied his father’s basketball fandom, if not his team. Although Affleck was born in California, he moved to Massachusetts at a young age and is known to be a fan of the Boston Celtics.

Affleck Jr, however, is very much a Laker, as he proudly showed off by wearing team colours to watch LeBron James and Co take on the Golden State Warriors on February 6. The father-son duo had previously been seen together at Lakers games in both March and November 2024.

The uncanny resemblance between the pair hasn’t gone unnoticed, and was more evident than ever as they were snapped reacting to numerous plays, their identical facial expressions only reinforcing the belief they are indeed like two peas in a pod.

Garner helps Affleck in time of need

Although Affleck and Garner separated in 2018 after 13 years of marriage, the ex-couple have clearly maintained a more than civil relationship.

After the actor was forced to evacuate his Brentwood home as a result of the recent Los Angeles wildfires, he reportedly stayed with Garner until he was able to return.

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