At a touching family gathering, Seraphina Affleck revealed their chosen name, marking a new chapter in their life's story. This act joins a growing trend among celebrity kids courageously stepping into their own truths and preferred identities.
Recently, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old made the public aware that they have a new name at a family event: Fin Affleck. This happened at a memorial service for Jennifer's dad, William Jack Garner, held at Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, West Virginia.
This was the first time Fin used their new name in public. Wearing a chic black suit and sporting a buzz-cut hairstyle, Fin—previously known as Seraphina Rose Affleck—approached the lectern and introduced themselves with, "Hello my name is Fin Affleck."
Fin then proceeded to read a verse from the Bible that highlights how qualities like benevolence and honesty outweigh the materialistic value of being a bad person with a lot of wealth.
The service was to remember Jennifer's dad who had died a week before at 85 years old. Jennifer had initially publicized her father's passing by posting a tribute to him on Instagram, which mentioned how kind, strong, and doting he was.
She also emphasized and accentuated the impactful life he led and the lasting legacy he created for his family, a legacy which is now passed down to Fin and their siblings.
As the middle child of three, Fin has an older sister, Violet Affleck, who is 18, and a younger brother, Samuel Affleck, who is 12. Though their parents separated in 2015 and officially divorced in 2018, they still get along well for the sake of their children.
In 2022 Ben married famous musician, Jennifer Lopez, blending both of their families with the addition of Jennifer's twins Emme and Max Muñiz. Like their stepsibling Fin, whom they share a great relationship with, Emme uses they/them pronouns.
Fin’s new name is a big change from their original name, Seraphina, which means "ardent" and “fiery” in Hebrew. It is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Finegan, Serafin, and Finian. According to a media source, their name was inspired by Seraphim angels and is one of the top-searched names on Nameberry.
The same source explains that these angels hold particular significance because of their six wings and the fact that they are the "highest-ranking angels." In choosing the name for their teen, Jennifer Garner and Ben made it popular in contemporary spaces.
Drawing back to Fin's journey of self-discovery, in boldly asserting how they want to be addressed, Fin follows the same path as many other celebrity kids who are choosing to tell their own stories about who they are.
Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have mentioned how their child, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt preferred dressing like a boy as a kid and wanted to be called "John or Peter."
Similarly, other stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Dwyane Wade have shared their stories about supporting their kids who have come out as transgender.
When it comes to defining oneself, names and pronouns hold a significant level of importance as they can say a lot about who we are as people. As Fin Affleck starts using their new name, they are adding to a bigger conversation about the value of individuals embracing who they are.
Though their name might be new, this change is not the first time Fin has boldly embraced her self-identity. Earlier this year, before Fin's name change, they were seen rocking a vibrant hairstyle, exhibiting another form of self-expression.
The 15-year-old child of former Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner recently debuted a pink buzz cut, igniting a spectrum of reactions on social media. The change was revealed during a family outing in West Hollywood this past weekend.
Seraphina Affleck, accompanied by their father and Jennifer Lopez's child, Emme Muñiz, was seen visiting a thrift store. They walked out with bags after shopping around. While Seraphina wore a flannel shirt with a T-shirt underneath and Adidas sneakers, Emme opted for shorts, a baggy hoodie, and Converse sneakers.
Social media responses to Seraphina's new hairstyle were diverse. Comments included observations on their resemblance to their father, with one user noting, "Wow, she looks like her dad." Similarly, another expressed, "She does look like her dad. She's beautiful."
Others expressed concerns about youth trends, with remarks such as, "They are destroying the youth in society today. Unfortunately, the parents are allowing it to happen." Some comments, however, celebrated this phase of exploration, stating, "Totally normal youth behavior. Just deal," and "I love her hair!"
Personal anecdotes were also shared, with individuals recounting their own or their children's experiences during adolescence, highlighting the variety of ways young people express themselves. In this regard, someone else explained, "My daughter dressed like a Tomboy at that age and so did I."
The reaction to Seraphina Affleck's hair reflects broader societal conversations about youth and self-expression. Through the lens of this family outing, the public discourse navigates the complexities of individuality, parental guidance, and societal expectations.
Though their hair color was new, the teen was spotted sporting a buzz cut a few days before they were seen with pink hair, which we previously reported onFebruary 9.
On Tuesday morning, the 15-year-old kid of the ex-Hollywood couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner was photographed while waiting for their school bus with their mom. Photos shared online show Seraphina Affleck wearing jeans, a beige sweater, and an olive-colored backpack, sporting a buzz cut.
This edgy hairstyle change comes after the teenager, who also wore earphones, was seen with a bob late last year. Images of Seraphina, born on January 6, 2009, prompted diverse comments from the public.
Of the young adolescent's appearance, one person noted, "She looks like her dad with that shaved hair." Similarly, another reiterated, "She looks like her father." Someone else stated, "Sad what happened to this kid."
Other social media users praised Seraphina's hair, citing their opinions that they look good with a buzz cut. In this regard, one fan gushed, "It looks so cute on her!! So many women shave their heads in fashion."
An admirer swooned, "Very adorable 💜." Another social media user expressed, "Paying homage to Demi Moore! Showing her own style! I say a little color will make it pop!"
Although Seraphina, whose doting parents revealed their lovely name to media outlets seven days after they were born, has garnered significant traction online, they do not have a social media account. This decision was previously discussed by Seraphina Affleck's mom, Garner, who has kept her children off of social media.
Last year, Garner shared a conversation she had with her children — Seraphina, Violet, and Samuel. The "13 Going on 30" star divulged, "I just said to my kids, 'Show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we'll have that conversation.'"
Garner went on to say that so far, her eldest daughter, Violet, has been appreciative of her mom's decision not to allow them on social media. As a mother of two kids in their teens and a son on the verge of teenagehood, the loving mom understands how "hard" it is "to be an adolescent."
As far as how Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel's doting dad feels about social media, the "Air" talent previously expressed, "I got to a place where [the public perception] was so different from who I am that I just stopped reading and stopped caring."
However, Ben also spoke about the difficulty he experiences as his children get older and get more exposed to the internet. He specifically mentioned the false rhetoric that he is miserable based on pictures of his facial expressions.
