Ben Affleck Says He Feels He Falls Short Next to Jennifer Garner as a Parent

October 11, 2026 - 06:41

Ben Affleck has opened up about what it is like to raise his three children alongside his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, admitting that he often feels he does not measure up to her as a parent. The actor made the comments while speaking about his family life, describing Garner as a spectacular mother and joking that he regularly feels he is coming up short by comparison.

Affleck and Garner were married for more than a decade before they divorced. They share three children, and the former couple has continued to work together on raising them. Affleck has spoken before about the importance of putting the kids first and keeping things civil with Garner, and his latest remarks suggest that approach has not changed.

His comments also touched on the broader challenges of co-parenting after a public split. He noted that it takes patience and a willingness to set aside personal differences for the sake of the children. According to Affleck, Garner deserves much of the credit for how well their family has adjusted.

The actor has been candid about his personal life in recent years, including his struggles with sobriety and the pressure of fame. Even so, he has consistently described fatherhood as one of the most important parts of his life. Affleck added that he keeps trying to do better, even when he feels he is not matching the standard Garner sets.