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Jen Affleck mocks 'cousin' Ben Affleck in Dunkin' commercial

Portrait of Melina Khan Melina Khan
USA TODAY
Sept. 16, 2025, 9:26 a.m. ET

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jen Affleck is not actually related to actor Ben Affleck, but that's not stopping her from leaning in to the bit, thanks to some help from Dunkin'.

Jen and Ben Affleck — not to be confused with the actor and his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, who previously starred in Dunkin' commercials together — appeared in an ad for the Massachusetts-based coffee chain released Sept. 15.

The commercial features the MomToker dubbing herself "the value Affleck." Its release coincides with Jen Affleck's upcoming appearance on "Dancing with the Stars."

On "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," the Hulu reality show following a group of Mormon influencer moms, Jen Affleck's purported relation to the Oscar Award-winning actor has been a point of speculation.

Watch: Jen Affleck stars in Dunkin' ad with Ben Affleck

In the minutelong commercial, a Dunkin' worker calls out an order for "Affleck." While some customers seem to think it's for Ben Affleck, Jen Affleck appears instead.

“Expecting my cousin Ben? Nah," she says. "When Dunkin’ has something packed with amazing value, they bring me in. Jen Affleck: the value Affleck."

She goes on to say she is "twice the personality, half the price."

“Why overpay for something that nobody wants? He’s so dated. I’m younger, hotter," she says.

Afterwards, Jen Affleck criticizes Ben Affleck's age, calling him "a weathered 53," before he appears in the coffee shop's drive through.

“Rude,” he says. “Totally average 53. Right down the 53 fairway.”

In a confessional-like setup, Jen admits that the interaction was “bad” before quipping, “But not as bad as those grays."

The clip was a promotion for the chain's $6 meal deal.

'Whoever thought of this needs a raise,' internet says about Affleck Dunkin' ad

On social media, users widely praised the new Dunkin' ad featuring the so-called cousins.

"Whoever thought of this needs a RAISE," one commenter wrote on Dunkin's Instagram, while another added, "This is literally the best marketing I’ve ever seen."

Another person said, "I love that Ben was down for this! Not even worried about that he’s not actually related to them."

Jen Affleck shared the video to her Instagram story, writing, "the moment we've all been waiting for."

Is Jen Affleck actually related to Ben Affleck?

Jen Affleck is not related to Ben Affleck. However, whether or not her husband, Zac Affleck, is has been speculated on.

On the first season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Jen Affleck said that her husband was a distant cousin of Ben's.

In Season 2, though, Zac Affleck debunked the claim as a family joke.

The rumor sparked turmoil between Jen and some of her fellow castmates, who accused her of lying about her relation to the actor.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected]

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