How Are Zac & Jen Related to Ben & Casey Affleck? Family Connection Explained

Is Zac Affleck

Ben Affleck? This question has sparked curiosity, especially after the recent spotlight on Zac and Jennifer Affleck through The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Many wonder how Zac, Jen, and Ben Affleck are connected.

Could Zac Affleck really be related to the famous Oscar-winning actor and his brother Casey? Read on to uncover this mystery related to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

How are The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Zac and Jen related to Ben Affleck?

Jennifer Affleck, a 25-year-old TikToker and mother of two has a familial connection to the renowned Affleck family. Her husband, Zac Affleck, is second cousins to the acclaimed actors Ben and Casey Affleck. This kinship stems from Zac’s father, Dave Affleck, who is the first cousin of the brothers. This relationship extends to Jennifer Affleck through her marriage to Zac.

Despite her familial connection, Jen has yet to meet her renowned relatives. Talking to People, she revealed that, “Zac’s dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little. I’m hoping to meet him one day, too!”

Adding to the uncanny coincidence, the social media star shares multiple names similarity with the Ben Affleck’s second wife. The reality show star explained, “It’s ironic because my mom named me after J.Lo. My name is Jennifer Lynn Affleck!” (via E News)

However, the actress will soon relinquish her Affleck surname, citing her divorce from the Gone Girl star after only two years of marriage. (via Independent UK)

Despite having A-list relatives, Zac maintains a low profile and refrains from boasting about his Oscar-winning family members.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is a documentary series that chronicles the lives of eight women from Utah’s Mormon community who experienced significant upheaval following a public scandal involving one of their members. The series delves into the personal and professional consequences of this incident.

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