More to come, Ben Affleck; there’s more to his tattoos than meets the eye, including a handful of intricate and surprising ones.
Fans could see the actor’s ink via his wife Jennifer Lopez‘s Instagram in 2023. She posted a sleeveless photo of him to celebrate Father’s Day. “Daddy Appreciation Post ✨ Happy Father’s Day, Papa,” she captioned a slideshow of images, which included one of Affleck’s’ mirror selfies. “Happy Father’s Day to all of the incredible Papas!” We love and appreciate you more than you will ever know 🤍.”
In the pic, Affleck — who shares kids Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — showed off his two shoulder tattoos while smoking in the mirror. Both tattoos were visible in Lopez’s music video “Jenny from the Block” from 2002, in which he appeared alongside his girlfriend. The cross on his left shoulder has been embellished with floral details.
In honor of his and Lopez’s first Valentine’s Day together as a married couple — the pair previously dated from 2002 to 2004 before reconnecting in 2021 and tying the knot one year later — Affleck and the Grammy nominee got complementary tattoos in February 2023. Lopez got an infinity sign with an arrow going through it on her left ribcage, while the Oscar winner, for his part, got two crossing arrows with “J” and “B” initials next to it — seemingly representing their first names.
Affleck has a large phoenix tattooed on his back. In a March 2016 Interview with Extra TV, he said The intricate piece of art was fake and was “for a film,” but he was still photographed wearing the ink at a beach session to train for his action movie. Triple Frontier Hawaii in March 2018
Later that month, he responded to criticisms of the back tattoo. The New Yorker The article was a slam against the design. He wrote: “@NewYorker, I’m doing fine.” Twitter At the time. “Thick skin bolstered with garish tattoos.”
Affleck made fun of the look again in a March 2018 interview on The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe tattoo was dubbed “a Phoenix Rising from My Ass.” The Gone Girl The star has also spoken out about the meaning behind her tattoo. She told host Ellen DeGeneresIt’s a secret that I kept.
BFFs have shown their support for Affleck Matt Damon for the notable ink — stating during a March 2018 appearance on The Daily Show that “It’s not one man’s job to tell another man what he can do to his back” — Lopez previously admitted she wasn’t a fan.
It’s horrible,” Hustlers actress — who shares twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc AnthThe following are some of the most effective ways to improve your effectiveness. y — told host Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live In 2016, “And I would say that to him. What are you doing right now? There are too many colors! He always has too many colors in his tattoos. The tattoos shouldn’t be as colorful, do you understand? “They should be cooler.”
Continue scrolling to view all of Affleck’s tattoos and their meanings:
A Phoenix
Affleck’s phoenix tattoo was first seen on the movie set. Live By Night He and Garner had announced their separation in June 2015 after ten years together.
He has never revealed what the tattoo means, but he said it represents “something significant to me” during an appearance on March 2018. The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “It has meaning for me.” “I like it,” he said at the time. “It was something I kept somewhat private.”
Cross
It’s not known when the Justice League A cross was tattooed on the left shoulder of the actor. The piece appeared in Lopez’s 2002 music video for “Jenny from the Block” and his 2003 movie. Gigli.
Initially just a simple outline of a crossed shape, the tattoo has been embellished with several flowers.
A Sword and Roses Playing Card
Affleck has a cross on his right shoulder, surrounded by playing cards and colorful roses. This was featured in the “Jenny from the Block” music video. Gigli. The link has barbed wire and what appears to be an angelic image on the right of the sword.
Like the phoenix’s meaning, his shoulder tattoos are also a mystery. He said: “There is inspiration behind all of it.” Entertainment Tonight The March 2016 election was held in March 2016. “You need to get closer to that story to understand it better.”
Arrows with Initials
Affleck, Lopez, and their tattoos were a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2023. He added two arrows to his infinity sign, featuring an indicator. The initials “J” and “B” were used for both names. “Commitment ♾️,” Lopez captioned pics of their meaningful ink at the time. “Happy Valentine’s Day, my love 🤍.”
Dolphin
The tattoo artist has many tattoos. Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice, A small dolphin, is also on the actor’s right hip. In November 2011, Page Six, The ink was reportedly used to cover a tattoo that had the name of Affleck’s high school girlfriend. Affleck, however, has not confirmed or denied this.
Mysterious Initials
Affleck has a mysterious tattoo on his right shoulder blade. It’s the initials “OV.” The initials “OV” are surrounded by the phrases “MOH NE TE” (“MOH Non-TE”) and “TAOR” (“TA OR”), but the meanings of these words remain unknown.
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