Ben Affleck spent a father-son bonding day at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, enthusiastically cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers alongside his 12-year-old son, Samuel.
The “Unstoppable” producer, 52, and his young son were seen animatedly reacting to the game, with Affleck wearing a tweed blazer over a graphic white T-shirt and Samuel sporting a black long-sleeved top. The pair even matched their Nike Jordan sneakers.
Cheering, screaming, and shaking their heads in disbelief, Affleck and Samuel witnessed the Lakers defeat the Toronto Raptors with a final score of 123-103. Photographs also showed the actor conversing with his son, who seemed fully engrossed in the game.
The father and son’s rare public appearance coincides with Affleck’s ongoing divorce proceedings from singer Jennifer Lopez, whom he remarried in 2022 after first becoming engaged in the early 2000s.
The “Gone Girl” star, who shares three children—Violence, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel—with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, has been spending a lot of quality time with his kids in recent months.
Just last month, Affleck was spotted driving around with Samuel, and just before that, he was seen going Halloween shopping with his daughter Seraphina. Violet, the eldest child of Affleck and Garner, is currently pursuing her studies at Yale University.
Despite the tumultuous events in Affleck’s personal life, the actor has remained dedicated to nurturing his relationships with his children. This latest courtside outing with Samuel is a testament to the strong bond the father-son duo shares.
“Once they were together, he could not keep his hands off,” a source told Page Six in September, referring to Affleck and Lopez’s recent PDA-packed brunch outing with their blended family. “They have always had a lot of sexual chemistry. That was not planned. They still find each other attractive.”
However, the insider added that the former couple’s flirtatious reunion “hasn’t changed anything” as they continue to move forward with their divorce. Most recently, Lopez, 55, opened up to fans during an “Unstoppable” panel about navigating “challenging relationships” as a single parent.
As for Affleck, the actor appears to be finding solace in the support of his children during this transitional period. His heartwarming outing with Samuel is a display of the unwavering love and attention he continues to pour into his family.
With their matching sneakers and shared enthusiasm for the Lakers game, it’s clear that Affleck and his son share a special bond that transcends the turmoil of the actor’s personal life. This father-son moment is a testament to the importance of cherishing quality time with loved ones, no matter what challenges may arise.