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Ben Affleck was never encouraged to become a full-time actor despite deeply admiring the world of arts and theater. The actor’s mother wanted him to become a teacher. Either way, she allowed Ben and his brother Casey to explore the entertainment field.
But when Affleck developed a bond with Matt Damon, things began taking a serious turn. Between the ages of 8-15, Affleck starred in children’s shows produced by PBS and ABC, casting him to play roles inWanted: A Perfect ManandHands of a Stranger.
In 1990, he graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Between 1991 and 1995, Affleck would take on minor roles in movies, most notablyBuffy the Vampire Slayer(1992).
In the meantime, Affleck and Damon had something brewing between themselves, the script ofGood Will Hunting. What initially was supposed to be Damon’s college assignment turned into an Academy Award-winning project.
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The two always worked together to meet their goals, which also included a joint bank account where they would save money they earned from roles they took up. And since 1997, Ben Affleck remains one of Hollywood’s most critically acclaimed actors, producers, and directors.
What is Ben Affleck’s net worth?
Following the 1997 breakout hitGood Will Hunting,Ben Affleck’s career along with Matt Damon’s received a major boost in success. Affleck would land much bigger roles on the sets ofArmageddonandPearl Harbor. With this, the paychecks also became substantially bigger.
As a director, the 52-year-old worked on the set ofGone Baby Gone(2007), which, despite a relatively tiny budget, grossed over $30 million at the box office. Argo (2012) amassed $232 million globally despite having a $44.5 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo).
After this, Affleck and Damon started their own production company called Pearl Street Films, which holds credits for movies likeThe Last Duel(2021),Manchester by the Sea(2016), andJason Bourne(2016).
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A lot of hard work and dedication was required to bring Affleck to where he is today. According toCelebrity Net Worth, he is currently worth $150 million. However, his best friend,Matt Damonboasts a net worth of $170 million having worked on relatively bigger projects.
The Hollywood duo would start Artists Equity after shutting down their initial venture, Pearl Streets Films.
How much has Ben Affleck earned from acting in movies?
Ben Affleck was one of Hollywood’s top earners during the peak of his career. His paychecks consistently had eight figures written on them at one point, which speaks a lot about his success in the industry.
Here is a brief run-through of his paychecks from a few of his movies (viaCelebrity Net Worth).
At the start of his career, Affleck earned as low as $30 at one point, but it eventually grew bigger as he became more successful. Affleck also briefly worked under DC Comics, taking on the role of Batman in their films.
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It isn’t specified how much he earned from those DC movies, but according toDeadline, Affleck earned an easy eight-figure salary while acting as Batman.
Who is richer? Ben Affleck or Jennifer Lopez?
After his marriage ended withJennifer Garnerdue to irreconcilable differences, Ben Affleck married the iconicJenny from the BlockandOn The Floorhitmaker,Jennifer Lopez. Their marriage only lasted two years before the split in 2024.
A source toldPeoplethat the two were completely different personalities. While Lopez was a social butterfly, Affleck was apparently an introvert who preferred spending time at home.
Much like Affleck, she also acted in multiple hits likeMaid in Manhattan,Angel Eyes,The Wedding Planner,Selena,What to Expect When You’re Expecting,Ice Age,The Boy Next Door, and many more.As perGeeks for Geeks, “Bennifer” had a combined net worth of $550 million, which means Lopez was worth at least $400 million.
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However, their marriage did not have a prenuptial agreement, which could prolong the divorce process.
Even though steps were taken to help each party protect their fortune, the lack of a prenuptial agreement means assets and income during the marriage have to be divided equally as per the law in California.
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