Jen Affleck, who previously admitted she was not related to Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, made her Dunkin’ ad debut, where she and Ben Affleck played cousins for comedic effect. The ad may have left some confused, but it also generated many reactions from fans, who found it to be a hilarious gag.
Here’s a breakdown of what the ad was and what it meant.
Jen Affleck jokes about Ben Affleck’s age in new ad
The hilarious ad for Dunkin’ saw Jen Affleck and Ben Affleck playing on the alleged familial connection that has since been disproven. Jen even took a few digs at Ben Affleck’s age in the ad. In the commercial, which some viewers may need a little background to understand, a Dunkin’ employee calls out Affleck’s order.
Instead of the Dawn of Justice star, Jen appears and says, “Expecting my cousin, Ben? Nah.” She adds, “When Dunkin has something packed with amazing value, they bring me in, Jen Affleck—the value Affleck…Twice the personality, half the price. I’m a steal.”
Presenting herself as a new-age Affleck, Jen says, “You know what’s not value? Ben,…Why overpay for something nobody wants? He’s so dated, I’m younger, hotter. Can you believe Ben’s only 53? And it’s not like a young 53, it’s like a weathered 53.”
Ben Affleck, also a part of the ad, hears Jen’s rant from behind and says, “Rude!” The two continued discussing his age in a comedic exchange. This offbeat idea led to an advertisement that sparked conversations.
The ad sparked many reactions among fans. “Ben finally had a chance to meet the one and only Jen Affleck!!” one user jokingly remarked on Page Six’s X post about the ad. “Love this for Jen,” another user remarked. Most fans appeared amused or happy for Jen in the advertisement.
This reference is especially interesting because previously, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and her husband alleged that Zac Affleck was related to Ben and Casey. They claimed the connection was through Zac’s dad, Dave Affleck. But it turned out to be untrue. A few months ago, the reality TV star admitted that they had no connection with the Argo director.
Ultimately, the entire ordeal gave Dunkin’ a strong punchline.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on Mandatory.
