Ben Affleck stunned fans on August 28 in Los Angeles by unveiling a clean-shaven look, ending over a year of sporting a beard. The 53-year-old actor appeared in a sharp light gray suit paired with a white shirt, highlighting this notable change in his style.
Significant Change from His Previous Facial Hair Style
Photos published by the Daily Mail captured Affleck’s smooth, beard-free face, marking his first time without facial hair since August 2024. This new polished appearance contrasts sharply with the salt-and-pepper beard fans had seen for months.
Earlier This Year: Affleck’s Beard at CinemaCon
Just a few months before his clean-shaven reveal, Affleck showcased a darker, nearly all-brown beard in April during CinemaCon 2025. While promoting the film The Accountant 2, he shared the stage with castmates Daniella Pineda, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and Jon Bernthal in an Amazon MGM Studios event.
His look featured a casual navy blue suit without a tie and an open-neck light blue shirt, complementing the richer shade of his facial hair, which marked a departure from his usual style.
Affleck Discusses Personal Life and Divorce in GQ Interview
Around the same period, Affleck gave an insightful interview to GQ about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The April 2025 cover story saw him addressing rumors connected to their separation as well as his involvement in Lopez’s documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
“Part of it was, ‘Okay, if I’m going to participate in this, I want to try to do it in an honest way and in a way that’s interesting,’”
—Ben Affleck
“Because I thought it was an interesting examination.”
—Ben Affleck
“It’s not like you can watch that documentary and go, ‘Oh, now I understand the issues that these two had.’”
—Ben Affleck
Affleck clarified that the documentary did not portray the reasons behind their marital problems but aimed to present their story thoughtfully.
Focusing on Career and Family After Personal Changes
Despite the challenges in his personal life, Affleck remains committed to his professional work and family. A source told People magazine in March 2025 that he has stayed
“very passionate about work and excited about upcoming projects”
, noting that he thrives when he’s busy.
Affleck and Lopez’s relationship history dates back to their rekindling in 2021 after an earlier split in 2003. The couple married in 2022 with ceremonies in Las Vegas and Georgia, but Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024; the process was finalized in January 2025.
Recently, People confirmed the former pair decided to remove their Beverly Hills mansion from the market after it remained unsold for a year.
“It was a business decision they made together,”
said a source, highlighting their cooperative approach despite the separation.
Looking Ahead: What This Change Signals
Ben Affleck’s clean-shaven transformation symbolizes a fresh phase both in his image and personal journey. Continuing to prioritize his work and family life, Affleck appears ready to embrace future projects with renewed focus. Fans may see more developments in both his career and public appearances as he moves forward.
