Ben Affleck just revealed the truth behind his infamous serious face that’s been immortalized in countless memes. Yep, the 51-year-old Hollywood hunk has a mug that’s often mistaken for “resting b-tch face” when, in reality, he’s just a guy who prefers his facial expressions with a side of mystery.
Chatting with Kevin Hart on *Hart to Heart*, Ben explained that he’s “a little bit shy” and not exactly a fan of the spotlight. He said, “I don’t like a lot of attention. That’s why people see me and they’re like, ‘Why’s this dude always mad?’ Because someone’s got a camera in my face, and I’m like, ‘Okay, here we go.’” Can you blame him? Who wouldn’t look like they’re auditioning for a role in a post-apocalyptic drama when a paparazzi is breathing down their neck?
But here’s where it gets interesting. Ben doesn’t mind the flashing lights at clubs or premieres, especially when he’s strutting the red carpet with his wife, Jennifer Lopez. He quipped, “I don’t give a f-ck. Knock yourself out. I don’t notice you.” But the second his kids are involved, it’s game over. “With my children, that’s a different thing,” he said, sounding like every dad who just wants to enjoy a trip to the park without feeling like a human zoo exhibit.
And about that so-called “resting b-tch face”? Ben’s got his own spin on it. “B-tch?! Now, now, I have resting hard face,” he told Kevin, adding a little extra flair to his mysterious persona. Forget the “b-tch face” label; Ben’s got the “hard face” of a man who’s just trying to enjoy a coffee without someone yelling, “Smile for the camera!”
Despite his stone-cold look, Ben insists that his face isn’t the whole story. “People are projecting something onto me that I don’t feel about myself at all,” he said. So, the next time you see Ben’s stern look, just remember—it’s not a glare; it’s his resting ‘I’d rather be watching TV’ face.
