Ben Affleck and Jen Affleck: From Rival Cuisines to Real Cousins?

SCANDAL ROCKS THE AFFLECK FAMILY: JEN AND BEN'S DRAMATIC MEET-CUTE IN DUNKIN' AD

In a shocking turn of events, social media influencer Jen Affleck and Oscar-winning cousin Ben Affleck finally put their family drama to rest - with a hilarious commercial for Dunkin' that left fans giggling. But before we dive into the juicy details, let's get one thing straight: there was major confusion about their relationship on The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives.

For those who missed it, Jen claimed she was related to Ben through marriage, which sparked controversy and even led some to question the legitimacy of her claims. However, a source close to the family told People in September 2024 that the whole thing was nothing more than a fabrication - and we're still trying to figure out what really went down.

Fast forward to Monday, when Jen and Ben teamed up for their first-ever collaboration on a new Dunkin' ad, titled "The Value Affleck." And let's just say it was a wild ride. The commercial opens with a cashier calling out an order for Ben, but instead of the 53-year-old actor, Jen saunters in, sporting a sassy attitude and an even sassier grin.

"I'm not your cousin Ben," she jokes, "I'm the Value Affleck - twice the personality, half the price!" Then things take a turn for the absurd as she dissolves Ben's aging looks, saying, "You know what's not value? Ben. Why overpay for something nobody wants?" Ouch!

But just when we thought it was all fun and games, Ben himself appears at the drive-thru window, clearing his throat and giving Jen a cheeky retort: "Rude! I'm a totally average 53 - right down the fairway!" Okay, Ben, we get it. You're still got game.

Now, back to those family ties. So, what really happened? According to the source who spoke with People, Zac Affleck (Jen's husband) is not actually related to Ben through marriage or any other means. "There's no relationship," they said. "Zac's grandfather was Alan Burt Affleck, while Ben's great-grandparent was Myron Senior. They're just distant relatives."

But here's the thing: Jen and Ben have never met before this Dunkin' ad - and it shows in their hilarious on-screen chemistry. "I had no idea what to expect," Jen told The Scholarly Note in an exclusive interview. "Ben is so charming, but I was a little nervous about meeting my famous cousin for the first time."

Ben, on the other hand, seemed more amused than anything else. "I loved working with Jen - she's got this sassy energy that's infectious," he said with a chuckle.

So what's next for these two? Well, Jen is gearing up to appear on Dancing With The Stars alongside castmate Whitney Leavitt, while Ben... well, Ben will probably just keep on being his awesome self. And as for their family drama? Let's just say it's still simmering in the background.

In related news, Jen gave birth to her third child with husband Zac back in July - a beautiful baby girl named Penelope, who joins siblings Nora and Luca in the Affleck household. "I'm so grateful and happy that Penny is earthside now," she gushed on Instagram, adding that she had an unmedicated childbirth experience (ouch again!).

But what's really got tongues wagging is Ben's reaction to the whole ordeal. Spotted looking disheveled in Hollywood over the weekend, Ben seemed less than thrilled about the whole family drama. And can you blame him? We wouldn't want our cousins dissing us on national TV either.

So there you have it - a dramatic meet-cute between Jen and Ben that will leave you laughing, cringing, and maybe even wondering what really went down in their complicated family history. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of celebrity scandals!