Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Child Identifies as Transgender

A 15-year-old, dressed in a black tuxedo with a buzz cut, publicly announced their transgender identity at a memorial service for actor Jennifer Garner’s father. The teenager, who is the child of Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, revealed their new name, Fin Affleck, during the service. In addressing the gathering, they introduced themselves as Fin Affleck and recited a verse from the Bible. While the teenager had previously been seen with a new haircut, their public announcement of their transgender identity and new name occurred on Wednesday.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, who separated in 2015, share custody of their three children: Violet Anne, 19; Fin Affleck, 15; and Samuel Garner, 12. Both parents have advocated for maintaining their children’s privacy, with Affleck calling for legislation to blur children’s faces in published photos, similar to laws in the UK. In a previous interview, Ben Affleck expressed his concerns about protecting the privacy and safety of his children from media intrusion. Jennifer Garner took to Instagram to share the news of her father’s passing, accompanied by several family photos.

She reflected on her father’s life and legacy, emphasizing her gratitude for the love and kindness he embodied. The Instagram post sought to honor her father’s memory and acknowledge the inevitability of grief upon his passing. Both Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have consistently championed the protection of their children’s privacy amid the public spotlight.