Ben Affleck reportedly adopted a security dog ​​after the FBI visit

Ben Affleck was spotted taking a leisurely afternoon stroll around the Brentwood neighborhood, accompanied by his son Sam and the new addition to the family, his faithful guard dog.

This happened after the actor’s neighborhood witnessed increased activity by law enforcement agencies against the backdrop of wildfires in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck previously left his home in the wake of the Eaton Fires that ravaged many areas of Southern California, but has since returned as his home was not directly affected.

Affleck was recently spotted with his son Sam and new canine companion.

On Friday, father and son took the black and tan German shepherd for a walk in the Brentwood neighborhood where the actor lives, and were joined by two trainers from Trident Elite Protection Dog.

According to the photos received by Daily Mail, the Gone Girl star wore a casual gray and white cardigan over a white button down shirt and tan trousers and completed the look with brown pumps.

On the other hand, Sam wore green and black plaid pajama pants with a black t-shirt and gray shoes. The young boy looked very happy to be walking along with the guard dog, using an orange and black leash to keep him under control.

Affleck seems to be prioritizing family time amid the Los Angeles fires that have devastated neighborhoods near his Brentwood home.

He was recently seen on a casual outing with his middle child Finn, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, along with Sam and daughter Violet. The teenager appeared in high spirits as they walked down the sidewalk with Affleck.

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The actor raised security concerns when FBI and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials visited his home in Brentwood earlier.

The law enforcement officers apparently did not meet him at home, as they called several times and apparently used the phone box near the gate, but got no answer.

A few days later, the Brentwood neighborhood where the “Accountant 2” actor lived saw a surge in security as a mob of law enforcement officials, including military personnel, flooded the area.

According to TMZA sand-colored military Humvee was parked near the actor’s house. However, that didn’t stop him from going about his business as he was pictured calmly driving past the vehicle, seemingly unfazed by the unusual sight.

Reports indicate that the increased military presence is not directly linked to Affleck, as the National Guard has since been deployed to the area to support firefighting efforts following the devastating inferno.

Affleck’s daughter Violet has reportedly ‘pressured’ her famous parents to wear masks to protect themselves amid dangerous air quality caused by the devastating fires.

Violet gained notoriety for her public campaign for the government to strengthen defenses against the pandemic. In a speech last summer, she called for a “mask mandate.”

This was reported by a source Daily Mail that the Yale freshman “has been pressuring her family to wear a mask since she got home because the air quality is unhealthy right now.”

“She is clearly not going to give up defending the mask mandates. It’s become part of who she is and what she stands for,” the source continued. “She’s so passionate about it, and she feels vindicated in her work to advocate for masks because she really believes that her opposition to the ban is justified.”

The insider added: “She hopes the fires will show people that masks can be used for more than just the spread of the virus.”

Affleck will reportedly skip the upcoming Sundance Film Festival in order not to distract from his film with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

Kiss of Spider-Woman will premiere at a prestigious event scheduled for next weekend. Nevertheless, the source said Daily Mail that he “doesn’t plan” to attend because he knows “his appearance will mean that the focus is not on his artwork.”

“Ben has worked hard on the film, and that’s something he’s proud of, but he knows that when he goes to Sundance, his appearance will mean that the focus will not be on his work, but on his interaction with his ex “, – said the insider.

The source went on to say that Affleck has “completely moved on with his life” and wouldn’t want “his work to be overshadowed by his past relationships.”

“He wants to talk about the movie, not his failed marriage,” they added.

The former couple finally decided to divorce after the singer filed for annulment in August.

Lopez filed a settlement agreement in Los Angeles Superior Court that spelled out who would get what after the split. The document was signed on September 25, 2024, but submitted only on December 31, 2024. It will become official on February 20, 2025.

During the marriage, the exes did not sign a prenuptial agreement, so they agreed through mediation with Hollywood divorce lawyer Laura Wasser.