Ben Affleck experienced an emotional moment as he embraced his daughter Violet following an evacuation due to the ongoing Palisades Fire. The Hollywood actor was spotted sharing a heartfelt hug with his 19-year-old daughter outside their lavish Pacific Palisades residence, valued at $20 million, amidst the backdrop of raging wildfires threatening Los Angeles.
Affleck, who is a father of three, looked visibly moved as he held Violet close, closing his eyes in the sweet moment captured on camera. With smoke and ash permeating the air in the city, Violet took precautions, wearing an N-95 mask over her face.
On the day of their emotional reunion, Affleck had already evacuated to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home in Brentwood, having left his own property just days earlier. While the wildfires wreaked havoc in the area, Affleck managed to muster a smile during his time with Violet, who is preparing to return to Yale University for the spring semester.
Though he evacuated on Tuesday, Affleck returned to his home the following Wednesday and was relieved to find that it had not been damaged by the fires. A source close to him noted that while his home remains under evacuation, he is grateful for its safety, especially considering the widespread destruction faced by others in the community.
The actor is acutely aware of the suffering others are facing due to the fires, admitting to witnessing significant devastation that he described as heart-wrenching. Affleck has been proactive in reaching out to offer support to those affected.
Interestingly, Affleck finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez a day before the evacuation, and reports suggest that Lopez has been in consistent contact with him throughout this challenging time. She is reportedly “worried” about him and has been extending her support as the situation in Los Angeles continues to unfold.
As the wildfires continue to impact many families and homes in the area, Affleck remains focused on helping where he can, demonstrating his commitment to community and family during these trying times.
