Casey Affleck Recalls Sharing Birthdays with Brother Ben Growing Up: 'One Party Between the Two of Us'

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck attend the premiere of Amazon Studios' “Manchester By The Sea” on November 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo:Todd Williamson/Getty

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Casey Affleckand older brotherBen Affleckhad to combine their birthday spotlights growing up.

While Casey, who turns 49 on Aug. 12, spoke withEntertainment Tonightat the New York City premiere of his new movieThe Instigatorson July 31, the actor pointed out that his family had shared birthday celebrations for him and Ben, who turns 52 on Aug. 15, during their childhood.

“We had to, all growing up,” Casey recalled. “We got one birthday party between the two of us.”

The Oscar winner added that he and Ben have not necessarily kept that tradition going in adulthood. “Once we had kids, my birthday became not so important, you know? And it was always about them,” Casey said. “But now that they’re moving out of the house, maybe I should reclaim that. I’m throwing myself a birthday party!”

Ben Affleck and his brother Casey Affleck at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts in Park City, Utah.George Pimentel/WireImage

George Pimentel/WireImage

Casey has two sons, Indiana, 20, andAtticus, 16, with his ex-wifeSummer Phoenix, whom he wasmarriedto from 2006 until their2016 split. He is currently dating actressCaylee Cowan, who also costars with him and the Afflecks' longtime friendMatt Damonin the new heist movie.

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“I got two more years of my youngest son at home, so I’m trying to spend that time with him,” Casey toldET, when asked how he wants to spend his time before he turns 50 in 2025.

“Career-wise, I really just want to keep working with people I love and some people I’ve not had a chance to work with, but focus less on trying to climb the ladder, trying to achieve things, and focus more on personal work and my own challenges that I want to work on and work with people I like and have a good time.”

Casey Affleck and Ben Affleck during Esquire Magazine Unveils the ‘Esquire House 360’.E. Charbonneau/WireImage

E. Charbonneau/WireImage

“I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been doing this for 38 years and had a lot of ups and downs and I worked hard, but still, when I was standing on set, I felt really lucky, you know?” he toldET. “It’s in my hometown, working with people I love, working with new people I’d admired for a long time, doing what I like to do and making a living.”

source: people.com