Ben Affleck's Twin Stepkid Taunted for Looking like a 'Son' Yet He Makes Emme Laugh Right on the Street

• Ben Affleck, 50, is a supportive stepdad of teen twins.
• The actor's curly-haired stepchild was mocked for looking like his "son" after their recent outing.
• In 2021, Ben's wife surprised the public when she supported her child by addressing them with gender-neutral pronouns.

When actress and singer Jennifer Lopez divorced her husband, Marc Anthony, the "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer ensured she would get primary custody of their two twins, Emme Muñiz and Max Muñiz. After the extensive divorce was finalized, the court ruled that Anthony could see his children seven days per month.

When Lopez started dating Ben Affleck again following the divorce, the protective mom hesitated to introduce her boyfriend to her children. Although she adores Affleck and the two were serious about their relationship, Lopez didn't want to involve her kids until she could be sure everything would work out.

A source close to Lopez revealed that the singer didn't want her kids to get "too involved." So, she held off on letting her twins meet Affleck until their relationship settled. Affleck, on the other hand, had kids of his own to look after. The "Argo" star was previously married to Jennifer Garner, and the pair share three kids.

Affleck was recently seen taking his stepchild, Muñiz, on an outing.

The longer Lopez and Affleck dated, however, the more willing the mom-of-two became to blend their families. The "Selena" star has admitted that Affleck is a tremendous dad to his kids, Violet Affleck, Seraphina Affleck, and Samuel Affleck.

Lopez and Affleck have managed to blend their families successfully. In an interview with Today, the actress revealed that the two families moved in together, and the kids have happily adjusted to the new circumstances. Lopez confessed that it was an "emotional transition" but also said the last year has been "my best year I think since my kids were born."

This isn't the first time Affleck and Lopez have gotten together. The pair previously dated and almost married around 2002. Although things didn't work out the first time they tried, the two seem to be on cloud nine together now. And it certainly helps that Affleck has developed a close bond with Lopez's child, Muñiz.

How Does Affleck Make Stepchild Laugh after Mocking Responses from the Internet?

Affleck was recently seen taking his stepchild, Muñiz, on an outing. Affleck and Muñiz strutted around town, visiting a series of stores. They were photographed going into a bookshop after parking Affleck's car. The happy pair strolled through the streets chatting amicably, and Affleck often made his stepkid smile.

Muñiz has embraced gender-neutral pronouns, and in 2021, they started to express their gender identity with thrifty fashion choices.

The two were constantly smiling, obviously enjoying each other's company. Affleck elicited an especially big laugh from Muñiz when he flailed his arms and pulled a silly face. It was a breath of fresh air to see Affleck and Muñiz enjoying a day together after the child received much negative feedback online.

Social media users criticized Muñiz for their appearance, with one person referring to the kid as Affleck's "son." Another user also wrote, "Step daughter? He looks like a son." Another user wrote, "Not a pretty girl," while one person mockingly commented, "This young man's going places, hopefully the hairdressers."

The negative comments kept piling in. One person wrote, "Poor girl tries to look as homely as possible." Nonetheless, Lopez and Affleck remain supportive. In 2022, Lopez publicly showed her support for Muñiz by referring to her child by gender-neutral pronouns during one of her live performances.

What Does Emme Muñiz Identify As?

Muñiz has embraced gender-neutral pronouns, and in 2021, they started to express their gender identity with thrifty fashion choices. The 15-year-old started wearing 902-inspired outfits, looking dapper in jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Muñiz also chose to wear her hair short and embraced their natural curls. Lopez opened up about her child:

"[They're like] 'It's my life, I have my own identity, I am who I am, this is what I feel about the world, this is what I think.' They need to distance themselves [from me]. [They are now] adult people in a little body."

Muñiz also chose to go with a suit instead of a traditional dress for Lopez and Affelck's wedding. Muñiz looked sleek in a white blazer and pants as they held their mom's veil. Their brother brought up the rear with Affleck's daughter in a touching show of family togetherness.

Lopez has been open and proud of her child's gender identity by publicly embracing their pronouns. Although Muñiz has performed with their mother on a few occasions, Lopez gladly announced Muñiz in 2022, welcoming them to join her onstage for a duet.

Before performing a cover of Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" with her child, Lopez took a moment to thank Muñiz for joining her on stage. Lopez said that performing with her child is one of her favorite things to do, even if they don't often get the chance. The beaming mom started the duet with the words:

"I ask them to sing with me all the time but they won't, so this is a very special occasion, because they're very, very busy and booked and pricey. They cost me when they come out. They're worth every single penny because they're my favorite duet partner of all time."

Fans were abuzz after hearing Lopez use Muñiz's gender-neutral pronouns, gushing on social media after the performance that the singer is an excellent mother. One TikTok user wrote, "'They' is how Emme identifies. This was JLo sharing that information. it's beautiful to see her supporting her child."

The concert attendees were also pleasantly surprised by Muñiz's beautiful voice. The singing duo awed fans with an exceptional cover, and many lauded Muñiz for her tremendous talent. Many noted how heartwarming it was to see a parent actively supporting their child, and now Muñiz has another figure backing her in the form of her loving stepdad.

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