Y’all, this is nuts! Ever since The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives premiered, star Jennifer Affleck and her hubby Zac Affleck have been hyping up the fact they’re related to Ben Affleck.
Considering her name is also Jennifer — like his exes Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner, it was a pretty wild coincidence! Related: Jennifer & Ben Kissed But They’re ‘Still Moving Forward’ With Divorce! While reality star Jennifer said she’d never met the famous actor before, the couple claimed Ben was Zac’s first cousin once removed.
His dad Dave Affleck was reportedly Ben and Casey Affleck‘s first cousin. She told People earlier this month: But, um, was this all a LIE?!
Pro genealogist Dr. Adina Newman attempted to set the record straight on Sunday by taking to Instagram to break down the family tree — arguing these two Affleck families aren’t related AT ALL!
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