Ben Affleck began the month by taking his youngest child on a shopping trip. At one point, he wrapped his arm around his son’s shoulders, but other netizens claimed he appeared sad, possibly due to the press hounding him during their bonding time.

Ben Affleck and his son, Samuel Affleck, went shopping in Los Angeles on November 1, 2024. Netizens, upon viewing photos and videos of the 12-year-old youngster, responded with a wealth of commentary.

The paparazzi grabbed photographs and videos of Ben interacting with his kid, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The paparazzi recorded the couple strolling at BAPE, an expensive retailer, with the actor occasionally placing his arm over his son’s shoulders. The camera again focused on Samuel in close-up as he and his father visited another business.

One social media user commented on Samuel’s appearance, asking, “Isn’t Samuel the most good-looking male star kid😍😍😍😍.” Another user added, “Lil Sam, he’s so cute.”

A third Instagram user commented on the father-son combo, saying, “They are so cute‍👦❤️.” A YouTube commenter hailed the excursion as “Father and Son Time,” while another, moved by Ben’s bonding gesture, referred to him as “[A] great actor and father.”

Another YouTuber commented on the actor’s looks, calling him “handsome Ben.” Yet another observer noted, “He appears to be seething with anger.” Laughing, one Instagram user said, “Paparazzi, get on Ben nerves. [sic]”

Another person said, “He looks frustrated as usual.” Someone posted photos of the actor on X, showing him and Samuel exploring the apparel racks at the Melrose BAPE store.

The “Batman” star sported a cream-colored button-up shirt, black pants, and matching Nike sneakers. His sneakers, the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Zion Williamson Voodoo, cost more than $430. He also had a big beard.

Samuel matched his father in a white Nike Sportswear Club men’s T-shirt that cost roughly $30. He matched it with blue denim and finished the ensemble with $1,727 Nike x Travis Scott SB Dunk Low sneakers.

Ben and Jennifer have two children, Violet and Fin, in addition to Samuel. Violet, like her younger brother, spent July 2023 shopping in the Hamptons with her father and his now-ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez.

The eldest Affleck child had gone shopping with her mother in Los Angeles the week before. The couple dressed casually, with the actress donning a black turtleneck top and matching biker shorts.

Her daughter chose a polka-dot maxi dress, and they both donned comfortable shoes. Later, Michael Rubin’s 2023 Hamptons Fourth of July gala spotted Ben’s eldest daughter beside him, much like her mother.

The millionaire entrepreneur featured the 17-year-old in photographs uploaded on Instagram. Ben’s now-ex-wife joined the father-daughter combo for the occasion. An X user commented on her likeness to her mother, saying, “She looks so much like her mom,” while another added, “Violet looks so much like her mom.”

Another individual concurred with the previous observations, stating, “It may seem unrelated, but doesn’t she bear a striking resemblance to her mother?”

Violet donned a face mask and gorgeous white attire to the All-White party, which included a white halter maxi dress, tan shoes, and clear-framed glasses. Her hair was fashioned in pigtails. Ben wore a white T-shirt, a cream linen jacket, white slacks, and matching Nike sneakers.

His ex-wife donned a white gown with a bow design and a waist cutout. Fans can expect Ben’s children to make more public and red-carpet appearances as they mature.