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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck | Seraphina Affleck | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck | Seraphina Affleck | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Seraphina Changed Name & Looks Just like Dad at 15 — How Kid Changed over the Years

Gaone Pule
Apr 22, 2024
06:22 A.M.
  • Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, has grown from a cherubic child to a stylish teenager.
  • Through the years, her public appearances have highlighted a journey of growth and change.
  • Recently, discussions have emerged around her experiments with personal style and her striking resemblance to her father.
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Seraphina Affleck's journey from infancy to adolescence has been both public and poignant. Born to Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, her life has unfolded under the spotlight, offering a unique glimpse into the personal side of celebrity.

Jennifer and Ben welcomed Seraphina into the world on January 6, 2009, in Los Angeles, naming her Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck.

Ben Affleck pictured carrying his daughter Seraphina Affleck at the First Presbyterian Church on March 6, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck pictured carrying his daughter Seraphina Affleck at the First Presbyterian Church on March 6, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Linda from NameBerry, a website devoted to baby names, once explained, "Seraphina comes from the Hebrew word seraphim, the name of an order of winged angels — the highest angels in heaven." With a name so filled with hope and celestial significance, Seraphina's early years seemed destined for brightness and unity. However, as time passed, the dynamics within the Affleck household started to crumble.

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In 2015, when Seraphina was just 6 years old, a turning point arrived. Jennifer and Ben, in a moment of profound change, announced their decision to divorce. "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," they shared in a joint statement.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck on February 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck on February 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer filed for divorce in April 2017, when the couple's daughter was 8. The divorce proceedings were amicable, with both parties filing without a lawyer and agreeing on joint legal and physical custody of their three children. The divorce was finalized three years later, in 2018, closing a chapter in their lives.

During this period, Ben faced personal challenges, undergoing a 40-day treatment for alcohol addiction. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "The support I have received from my family, colleagues, and fans means more to me than I can say. It’s given me the strength and support to speak about my illness with others." He publicly thanked his loved ones for standing by him.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner speak onstage at the John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner speak onstage at the John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

As the Affleck family navigated these trials, life's celebratory moments provided a beacon of hope and renewal. Seraphina and her siblings played special roles in their father's wedding to Jennifer Lopez, with Seraphina holding Jennifer's veil.

In addition, Seraphina's friendship with her stepsister Emme Muniz highlights a close-knit bond between the children of two superstars. The two teenagers have been spotted enjoying time together.

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"Alias" star, Jennifer, once reflected on her children's growing years, stating, "My kids are funny and they're smart, and they work really hard. And their teenage antics are at the very lowest, G-rated level, so I’m doing okay."

Jennifer divulged in a September 2019 interview, that her kids have nicknames for her, such as "the dragon," because she tends to say no to them often. Her daughter Seraphina even wrote a note to her, which the movie star posted on her Instagram account. The note read: "When I grow up, I want to be a fun-killing mom, just like you!"

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The actress's youngest daughter, Seraphina, enjoys traveling just as much as she and her siblings do. "My kids are awesome on a road trip," Jennifer once gushed.

Seraphina Through the Years

Over the years, Seraphina has not only been exposed to life in the limelight, she has experimented with her overall appearance, specifically her hair and clothes. She no longer wears dresses nowadays and has rocked short hair for a while.

Seraphina at 1 Year Old

The image below shows Seraphina with her mom Jennifer, showcasing the early days of mother-daughter bonding. The youngster's expressions reflect innocence and curiosity.

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck photographed on March 4, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck photographed on March 4, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Jennifer Gardner and Seraphina Affleck on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Gardner and Seraphina Affleck on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 2 Years Old

Family outings became a window into their lives, with Seraphina often pictured in playful moments. These moments also showed the beginning of Seraphina's sense of style.

Violet Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on October 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Violet Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on October 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck sighting on October 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck sighting on October 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Violet Affleck, Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck seen in Brentwood on October 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Violet Affleck, Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck seen in Brentwood on October 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck spotted on October 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck spotted on October 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Seraphina at 3 Years Old

Seraphina's personality started to shine at this age, with photos capturing her explorations and interactions. Her growing independence became apparent, often seen holding hands with her parents or exploring her surroundings with keen interest.

Ben Affleck and Serafina Affleck on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck and Serafina Affleck on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck on December 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck on December 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck in Brentwood on December 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck in Brentwood on December 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 4 Years Old

Seraphina's presence in family activities is well-documented, revealing a child growing up with curiosity and joy. Her personality shone through in photographs, showcasing a blend of her parents' features and her burgeoning individuality.

Seraphina Affleck and Jennifer Garner on April 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck and Jennifer Garner on April 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Ben Affleck, Seraphina Affleck, Violet Affleck and Jennifer Garner on April 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck, Seraphina Affleck, Violet Affleck and Jennifer Garner on April 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on December 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on December 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 5 Years Old

She continued to be a focal point of affection and family unity, her style and demeanor reflecting her parents' influences. Captured moments from this particular year of her life, reflected Seraphina's active engagement with the world, her smile a constant presence.

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Seraphina Affleck, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner on February 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner on February 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on February 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck on February 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 8 Years Old

By this age, her public appearances hinted at a growing individuality and sense of self. Images showed Seraphina's evolving fashion sense and her comfortable presence in the spotlight.

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Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck at JFK on January 6, 2017 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck at JFK on January 6, 2017 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 9 Years Old

She participated in family events, showcasing a blend of both parents' traits. At this age in her life, Seraphina started taking on more prominent roles in family outings.

(L-R) William Garner, Violet Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Seraphina Affleck, and Samuel Garner Affleck attend the ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

(L-R) William Garner, Violet Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Seraphina Affleck, and Samuel Garner Affleck attend the ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Seraphina Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck during a ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck during a ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Seraphina at 10 Years Old

As a pre-teen, it became apparent that Seraphina had already established her signature look. She was often pictured wearing mismatched socks with shorts and t-shirts. At this age, she had long, dark hair.

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Seraphina at 11 Years Old

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Seraphina has mostly been photographed with her mom through the years. In some of the images below, the mother-and-daughter duo can be seen in bathing suits, showing off their long legs and dark, long hair.

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Seraphina at 13 Years Old

This age is marked by her attendance at significant family milestones, including her father's wedding, where she plays a meaningful role. She wore a suit and had short dark hair for the nuptials. Photos captured her alongside Emme, hinting at her close bonds beyond her immediate family and her exploration of personal style.

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Seraphina Affleck and Emme Muniz at a Sephora store on July 25, 2022 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck and Emme Muniz at a Sephora store on July 25, 2022 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

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Emme Muniz and Seraphina Affleck leave "Into the Woods" Broadway musical at St. James Theatre on August 14, 2022 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Emme Muniz and Seraphina Affleck leave "Into the Woods" Broadway musical at St. James Theatre on August 14, 2022 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina at 14 Years Old

Her evolving style and appearance began to attract attention, with public outings capturing a teenager in transition. Images from this period of Seraphina's life revealed a teenager stepping more confidently into her own, with appearances that hinted at her deepening sense of self.

Seraphina Affleck, Violet Affleck, Samuel Affleck, and Ben Affleck on August 9, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. | Source: Getty Images

Seraphina Affleck, Violet Affleck, Samuel Affleck, and Ben Affleck on August 9, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. | Source: Getty Images

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Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck pictured leaving their hotel on July 25, 2022 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Ben Affleck and Seraphina Affleck pictured leaving their hotel on July 25, 2022 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

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Seraphina at 15 Years Old

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As a teenager, Seraphina continues to rock her tomboy look. She has been spotted with a buzzcut in public, as one of the pictures below shows her embracing her mother.

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As Seraphina navigates her teenage years, discussions around her experimenting with looks and her resemblance to her father have become focal points of interest.

On February 12, 2024, Seraphina was spotted walking the streets of West Hollywood. She debuted her new pink buzzcut look while wearing blue shorts, with a checkered shirt and a white t-shirt underneath.

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Someone complimented her saying, “Cool style.” Another said, “I love her hair!” “Who cares? Let kids experiment with their looks.” “Someone else stated, “[...] It’s completely normal for girls to want to experiment with typical boys clothing. 99.99% of the time, it means nothing.” One other individual echoed, “Youngsters like experimenting with their looks and it is all part of growing up.

One online user wrote, “Seraphina is not playing, she is just keeping it real and being true to herself, her mismatched socks always make me smile.” “Seraphina is a skateboarder. It’s just a phase,” said another.

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"Just last year she was dressing like little house on the prairie now she’s dressing like JLo daughter. Teens , ya just never know,” someone commented. Another recalled, “If you remember Seraphina from 12 years ago - she was a little girl wearing pretty dresses and cute as a button.” “Seraphina always dressed like a female and had long brown hair,” one mentioned.

Other people have mentioned that Seraphina resembles her famous dad Ben. “Looks like her daddy,” said one person. Another online user said, “Goodness me, doesn’t she look like her Dad!” “She looks so much like Ben,” one other individual commented. “She looks so much like Ben here. Definitely a dad’s girl,” another said.

Most recently, Seraphina revealed her new identity. She will now be known as Fin after announcing her new name at her late grandfather's memorial service. The teen's mother announced on April 1, 2024, that her father William Garner, 85, had died.

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Jennifer penned a lengthy heartfelt tribute on Facebook alongside throwback pictures. The post read, "My dad passed peacefully Saturday afternoon. We were with him, singing Amazing Grace as he left us. [...] We are grateful for Dad’s gentle demeanor and quiet strength."

At the family patriarch's memorial service, Jennifer's child, who now uses pronouns they/them, delivered a speech. They first introduced themselves by their new name and read a bible verse to the congregation at Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, West Virginia.

It was the first time Fin went public with their new identity at the ceremony. While gracing the podium, Fin sported a black pantsuit with a buzz-cut hairstyle.

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Following news of his new name, social media users took to X (formerally known as Twitter) and shared their thoughts. One person said it was inappropriate for Fin to reveal their new identity at the service.

"Using a funeral to attract attention. Shameful," the individual penned. Others commented on Facebook, with one user writing, "This makes me very sad." Another said, "That's pretty sad."

"So many confused kids in this world. Parents need to have more communication with their children, know who they are hanging out with and what they watch and listen to. So many Godless children," wrote one person. Someone else expressed, "I would like to unseen this. So sad."

Someone else criticized Jennifer and Ben's parenting skills. "Bad parenting in action. Well done!" commented one Facebook user. Meanwhile, other people are accepting of Fin's choice and the parents' support.

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One said, "Finn is loved by his parents, opinions don't matter...love them, kids, every day every stage.." Another user stated, "Lots of happiness and good health Finn." "Very proud parents. Respecting him and embracing him. Some can learn from this," wrote another.

Jennifer once said in an interview that she tries to keep lines of communication open with her kids. This is to give them a safe space so that they can be honest about their feelings. "My kids are growing up saying, 'I don't know if I'll someday marry a man, a woman. I don't know." Everything is open," the loving parent divulged.

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Jennifer's ex Ben echoed the same sentiments in a separate interview, about teaching their children honesty when going through hard times. “I try to be honest with them and say the most important thing is to be open and honest about how you’re feeling and when you’re not feeling good," said the family patriarch.

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