The “Gone Girl” actor enjoyed a low-key day with his teenage daughter in a rare sighting that quickly caught fans’ attention.

Ben Affleck was seen spending quality time with his middle child, Seraphina Affleck, during a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, over the weekend. The father-daughter duo enjoyed a rare public outing together, drawing attention from the online community.

Ben, 52, kept his look simple yet stylish. He wore a beige overcoat over a cream-colored sweater, paired with matching pants and dark sunglasses. His well-groomed beard and slicked-back hair complemented his clean-cut appearance.

Seraphina, 16, opted for a laid-back and expressive style. They wore an oversized Bob Marley graphic t-shirt layered under a navy and white jacket.

They paired the look with olive green cargo pants, red-framed glasses, and a silver chain necklace. Their dark brown hair was cut short and styled in a messy, effortless manner.

The pair was photographed walking side by side, with Ben leading the way while Seraphina followed closely. Their visit to the popular aquarium appeared to be a relaxed family outing.

The sighting quickly sparked conversations online, with social media users sharing their thoughts on the father-child duo. Many commented on their striking resemblance.

One Facebook user wrote, “She is the spitting image of him especially with the short hair.” Another simply said, “Nice!”

On Instagram, the discussion continued, with one user asking, “That s [sic] a girl? She looks like Ben with long hair.” Others took note of Seraphina’s hairstyle, with one person commenting, “Her hair is parted wild in the back and chopped off. I hope she’s okay.”

Another added, “Is she okay? She looks unhappy.” However, some praised her fashion choice, with one user stating, “Seeing kids wear old band shirts and #bobmarley gives me hope for our future.”

Meanwhile, YouTube users highlighted Ben’s parenting, with one comment reading, “Such a great dad!” while another simply remarked, “Wow…”

While Ben Affleck’s recent aquarium outing with Seraphina offered a rare look at their bond, it wasn’t the only moment that put the teenager in the spotlight.

The then-15-year-old made the public aware at a family event that they had a new name: Fin Affleck. This happened at a memorial service for Jennifer’s dad, William Jack Garner, held at Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, West Virginia.

This was the first time Fin used their new name in public. Wearing a chic black suit and sporting a buzz-cut hairstyle, Fin — previously known as Seraphina Rose Affleck — approached the lectern and introduced themselves with, “Hello my name is Fin Affleck.”

Fin then proceeded to read a verse from the Bible that highlights how qualities like benevolence and honesty outweigh the materialistic value of being a bad person with a lot of wealth.

The service was to remember Jennifer’s dad who had died a week before at 85 years old. Jennifer had initially publicized her father’s passing by posting a tribute to him on Instagram, which mentioned how kind, strong, and doting he was.

She also emphasized how much of an impactful life he led and spoke about the lasting legacy he created for his family, a legacy which was now passed down to Fin and their siblings.

As the middle child of three, Fin has an older sister, Violet Affleck, and a younger brother, Samuel Affleck. Though their parents separated in 2015 and officially divorced in 2018, they still get along well for the sake of their children.

In 2022, Ben married famous musician, Jennifer Lopez, blending both of their families with the addition of Jennifer’s twins Emme and Max Muñiz. Like their stepsibling Fin, whom they share a great relationship with, Emme uses they/them pronouns.

Fin’s new name is a big change from their original name, Seraphina, which means “ardent” and “fiery” in Hebrew. It is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Finegan, Serafin, and Finian. According to a media source, their name was inspired by Seraphim angels and is one of the top-searched names on Nameberry.

The same source explains that these angels hold particular significance because of their six wings and the fact that they are the “highest-ranking angels.” In choosing the name for their teen, Jennifer Garner and Ben made it popular in contemporary spaces.

Drawing back to Fin’s journey of self-discovery, in them boldly asserting how they want to be addressed, Fin follows the same path as many other celebrity kids. This path sees them choose how they want to tell their own stories about who they are.

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have mentioned how their child, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt preferred dressing like a boy as a kid and wanted to be called “John or Peter.”

Similarly, other stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Dwyane Wade have shared their stories about supporting their kids who have come out as transgender.

When it comes to defining oneself, names and pronouns hold a significant level of importance as they can say a lot about who we are as people. As Fin Affleck starts using their new name, they are adding to a bigger conversation about the value of individuals embracing who they are.

Though their name might be new, this change is not the first time Fin has boldly embraced their self-identity. On February 11, 2024, they were seen rocking a vibrant hairstyle, exhibiting another form of self-expression.

They debuted a pink buzz cut, igniting a spectrum of reactions on social media. The change was revealed during a family outing in West Hollywood.

Accompanied by their father and Lopez’s child, Emme, they were seen visiting a thrift store. They walked out with bags after shopping around.

While Fin wore a flannel shirt with a T-shirt underneath and Adidas sneakers, Emme opted for shorts, a baggy hoodie, and Converse sneakers.

Social media responses to Fin’s new hairstyle were diverse. Comments included observations on their resemblance to their father, with one user noting, “Wow, she looks like her dad.” Similarly, another expressed, “She does look like her dad. She’s beautiful.”

Others expressed concerns about youth trends, with remarks such as, “They are destroying the youth in society today. Unfortunately, the parents are allowing it to happen.”

Some comments, however, celebrated this phase of exploration, stating, “Totally normal youth behavior. Just deal,” and “I love her hair!”

Personal anecdotes were also shared, with individuals recounting their own or their children’s experiences during adolescence, highlighting the variety of ways young people express themselves. In this regard, someone else explained, “My daughter dressed like a Tomboy at that age and so did I.”

The reaction to Fin’s hair reflected broader societal conversations about youth and self-expression. Through the lens of this family outing, the public discourse navigated the complexities of individuality, parental guidance, and societal expectations.

Though their hair color was new, the teen was spotted sporting a buzz cut a few days earlier, on February 9, 2024. Fin was photographed while waiting for their school bus with their mom.

Photos shared online showed Fin wearing jeans, a beige sweater, and an olive-colored backpack, sporting a buzz cut.

This edgy hairstyle change came after the teenager, who also wore earphones, was seen with a bob late last year. Images of Fin, born on January 6, 2009, prompted diverse comments from the public.

Of the young adolescent’s appearance, one person noted, “She looks like her dad with that shaved hair.” Similarly, another reiterated, “She looks like her father.” Someone else stated, “Sad what happened to this kid.”

Other social media users praised Fin’s hair, citing their opinions that they look good with a buzz cut. In this regard, one fan gushed, “It looks so cute on her!! So many women shave their heads in fashion.”

An admirer swooned, “Very adorable 💜.” Another social media user expressed, “Paying homage to Demi Moore! Showing her own style! I say a little color will make it pop!”

Although Fin, whose doting parents revealed their lovely name to media outlets seven days after they were born, has garnered significant traction online, they do not have a social media account. This decision was previously discussed by Garner, who has kept her children off of social media.

In 2023, Jennifer shared a conversation she had with her children. The “13 Going on 30” star divulged, “I just said to my kids, ‘Show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we’ll have that conversation.‘”

Jennifer went on to say that so far, her eldest daughter, Violet, has been appreciative of her mom’s decision not to allow them on social media.

As a mother of two kids in their teens and with a son on the verge of teenagehood, the loving mom understands how “hard” it is “to be an adolescent.”

As far as how Violet, Fin, and Samuel’s doting dad feels about social media, the “Air” talent previously expressed, “I got to a place where [the public perception] was so different from who I am that I just stopped reading and stopped caring.”

However, Ben also spoke about the difficulty he experiences as his children get older and get more exposed to the internet. He specifically mentioned the false rhetoric that he is miserable based on pictures of his facial expressions.