Ben Affleck Spotted Hugging Daughter Violet Amid Wildfires
Ben Affleck was spotted hugging daughter Violet, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, days after he evacuated his home due to the L.A. wildfires.
Ben Affleck shared an emotional moment with his daughter days after he evacuated his home due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
The Good Will Hunting star, 52, was spotted hugging eldest daughter Violet Affleck, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, in California on January 11, according to photos published by The Mirror on Sunday, January 12. Ben could be seen wearing a gray zip-up hoodie under a white winter coat with gray pants, while Violet, 19, donned dark wash jeans, a black sweatshirt and a face mask.
One photo showed the father-daughter duo walking together, while another captured their embrace. Ben looked overcome with emotion as he pulled Violet in close and cradled the back of her head with one hand.
Benâs tender moment with his child came days after he evacuated his home in the Pacific Palisades on January 7. The Argo actor was spotted driving out of his neighborhood and rushing over to Jenâs home, located nearby in Brentwood, California. Itâs unclear if Ben was checking on his ex-wife, 52, and their three children, Violet, Fin and Samuel, or if he was seeking shelter after having to flee his own home.
Hours after the wildfires raged through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, Ben was spotted returning to his home the following day to find it still standing.
The fires in L.A. began last week and spread to five wildfires throughout Southern California, two of which have been contained, according to CalFire. However, strong winds and dry conditions over the weekend posed the risk once again of more wildfires spreading. At least 24 people have died due to the fires, according to multiple reports.
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Jen, who has not yet had to evacuate her home, opened up about the survivorâs guilt sheâs experienced and what sheâs doing to help others affected by the fires in an interview with MSNBC on January 10.
âI did lose a friend and for our church itâs really tender, so I donât feel like I should talk about her yet. But yeah, I did lose a friend who did not get out in time,â she told the outlet.
Jen added that she has felt overwhelmed by the number of people she knows who have lost their homes in the fires, explaining that she can âwrite out a list of 100 friendsâ whose houses were destroyed.
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âI feel almost guilty walking through my house,â the 13 Going on 30 actress admitted. However, this drove her to find out what she could do to support her fellow Angelenos. âWhat can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and these walls and the safety that I have?â
Jen continued, âMy heart bleeds for my friends. I mean, I can think of 100 families, and there are 5,000 homes lost. Iâve lived in and around the Palisades for 25 years. So I think all of us just â we want to get our hands into working somehow to be helpful. It is not some far away place that you canât reach.â
Jen began working with World Central Kitchen, founded by chef José Andrés, to distribute meals to people in shelters and first responders.
âIt is an incredible thing to watch somebody, to watch World Central Kitchen and Chef JosĂ© just come in and just, âWeâve got this handled, donât worry. Weâve got you,ââ she concluded.