The Truth Behind Zac Affleck's Family Ties with Ben Affleck
Ben AffleckIn recent news, the question of whether "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Zac Affleck is related to Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has been swirling among fans and viewers. The speculation began when Zac's wife, Jen, a popular mom-fluencer, claimed in a September 2022 TikTok that her father-in-law, David Affleck, was a cousin of Ben and Casey Affleck, following Ben's wedding to Jennifer Lopez. This allegation sparked interest and led to further scrutiny into the genealogy of the Affleck families.
However, sources close to the situation have now dispelled these claims, stating unequivocally that there is "absolutely no relationship" between the Utah Afflecks of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" fame and the Boston-based Afflecks, known for their Hollywood success. The genealogical breakdown shows that Zac's great-grandfather, Alan Burt Affleck, shares no familial line with Ben's great-grandparent, Myron Senior.
The confusion may have arisen from the fact that the Affleck lineage on Zac's side traces back to England, while Ben and Casey's ancestors hail from Scotland. Despite the public's curiosity and the couple's sometimes humorous references to their supposed connection, such as Jen quipping about her shared name with Jennifer Lopez, there is no actual blood relation between the two families.
According to insiders, Zac and Jen might be feeling "overwhelmed" by the fame that has followed their appearance on the Hulu series, and they hope the matter will soon "die down." Although Jen candidly admitted to never having met Ben, she expressed a wish to do so in the future, as Zac's father reportedly met Ben during his childhood.
The fascination with family ties and celebrity connections is common, but in this case, the narrative has been clarified: Zac Affleck and his wife Jen are not related to Ben Affleck or his brother Casey, despite the shared surname and initial claims to the contrary.
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