Celebrity Transformations Ben Affleck's Changing Looks By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on August 15, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage See Ben Affleck's transformation through the years. 01 of 15 1987 BOSTON HERALD / Rex USA The Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School student took on several TV guest spots and even an ABC Afterschool Special. 02 of 15 1998 Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images Big year! The clean-shaven Armageddon and Shakespeare in Love star won an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay for Good Will Hunting. 03 of 15 1999 Alex J. Berliner / BEImages The Dogma actor sported a goatee at the L.A. premiere of American Pie. 04 of 15 2002 PETER BROOKER / Rex USA A tousled, jagged crop at the Changing Lanes premiere. 05 of 15 2003 JIM SMEAL / BEImages Affleck looked suave with swept-back hair at the Gigli premiere. 06 of 15 2006 Michael Germana/Everett Collection The husband to Jennifer Garner and father to Violet Anne hit the GQ Men of the Year dinner with a bit of new-dad stubble. 07 of 15 2007 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Nominated for his role in Hollywoodland, Affleck looked like a classic matinee idol at the Golden Globes. 08 of 15 2011 Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic The father of two (daughter Seraphina Rose was born in 2009), went bearded to the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. 09 of 15 2011 Splash News He was caught with a '70s-inspired beard and long hair for his role in Argo. "My wife is a very polite and kind woman," he told Entertainment Weekly of Garner's reaction to his new look, still, "she and the kids did not like the beard. It had an exposed wire vibe. It was hated in my home." 10 of 15 2012 Jason Merritt/Getty Images Back to his usual handsome self for the Hollywood Film Awards Gala, where Argo picked up an award for ensemble of the year. The actor/director had even more to celebrate-his son Samuel Garner was born in February. 11 of 15 2013 Jason Kempin/BAFTA LA/Getty Images for BAFTA LA Ben arrived at the BAFTA Los Angeles 2013 Awards Season Tea Party sporting a spiked do and a full beard for a more relaxed feel. 12 of 15 2014 Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Actor Ben Affleck appears polished an poised during the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Palladium in Hollywood. 13 of 15 2015 Angela Weiss/Getty Images Ben Affleck attends the Adaptive Studios and HBO present The Project Greenlight Season 4 Winning Film 'The Leisure Class' in Los Angeles looking dapper as always. 14 of 15 2016 Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Affleck looked dapper in suit and tie while attending a premiere of Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice in New York City. 15 of 15 2017 Mike Marsland/WireImage Handsome as ever, the actor's beard and hair are now streaked with touches of gray. Silver fox alert! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit