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Chris Anne Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, died peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2026 at age 83 after a December 2025 pancreatic cancer diagnosis; a Harvard graduate, Freedom Summer activist and longtime public-school teacher, she attended her grandson's high school graduation on May 31 and died two days later, leaving five grandchildren as survivors.
Christopher Anne Affleck, a long-time Massachusetts public school teacher and civil rights organizer who taught literacy during Freedom Summer 1964 and remained active in social justice, died in June after a terminal illness at age 83. She witnessed her grandson’s high school graduation shortly before her passing and is remembered for her revolutionary spirit, commitment to equality in the classroom, and lifelong advocacy alongside her famous sons.
Chris Anne Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, died at 83 after a months-long pancreatic cancer battle, per a Boston Globe obituary; she taught public school for 35 years, earned Harvard credentials, and died peacefully two days after seeing her grandson Atticus graduate high school.
Christopher Anne Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, dies at 83 after a life marked by teaching, civil rights activism, and community work. A Radcliffe graduate who earned a Harvard diploma, she spent 35 years as a public school teacher, taught literacy during Freedom Summer, marched against the Vietnam War, and remained active in Cape Cod community projects. She cherished her family—grandchildren Indiana, Violet, Atticus, Fin, and Sam—and, after being diagnosed with limited time in 2025, lived to see her grandson graduate before passing peacefully in her sleep two days later.
Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck’s mother, Chris Anne Affleck, died at 83 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, passing June 2; the Harvard-educated former public-school teacher is survived by two sons and five grandchildren and was present for Atticus’ May 31 high school graduation.
Christine Anne Boldt Affleck, known as Chris Affleck and mother of Oscar winners Ben and Casey Affleck, died June 2 at age 83 after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. A New York City native and Harvard-educated retired public school teacher who spent 35 years teaching, she was a tireless civil rights advocate and one of the original 1960s freedom riders. She and ex-husband Timothy Affleck raised Ben (1972) and Casey (1975) in Massachusetts; she supported their careers, attended Oscars with them, and leaves five grandchildren.
Deadline reveals the Venice Film Festival 2026 lineup (Sept. 2–12): opening film Ink by Danny Boyle and closing title Dio Ride by Giovanni Veronesi; in-competition titles include Casey Affleck’s directorial debut Company, Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love, Hirokazu Koreeda’s Look Back, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, and Nanni Moretti’s Succederà Questa Notte. Out of Competition features Paul Schrader’s The Basics of Philosophy, Luca Guadagnino’s Bernardo Bertolucci documentary Joie De Vivre, Wim Wenders’ Peter Zumthor doc, and Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger; Laura Poitras presents They’re Here. Maggie Gyllenhaal heads the Competition jury, and George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
Jeremy Renner was spotted in Los Angeles, attending Kate Beckinsale's 50th birthday bash with friend Casey Affleck. This rare public outing comes months after Renner's snow plow accident, in which he suffered multiple injuries. Renner appeared to be in good spirits, wearing a stylish lavender jacket, while Affleck kept it casual in a green T-shirt. Other celebrities at the star-studded party included Demi Moore and Chelsea Lazkani. Beckinsale shared photos on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the celebration.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck were spotted filming their new movie "The Instigators" in Boston. The movie is about two thieves who go on the run with help from a therapist after a robbery goes bad. The actors were seen filming at a firehouse and Bova's Bakery in the North End. The movie is being made by Damon and Ben Affleck's production company Artists Equity.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck were spotted in Boston filming for their new movie "The Instigators," which is about two thieves who go on the run with the help of their therapist after a robbery goes wrong. The film is an Apple Original Films project produced by Damon and Ben Affleck's Artists Equity production company. Production for the movie caused the closure of a popular bakery in the North End, and it's not clear when the film will be released.
Filming for Matt Damon and Casey Affleck's upcoming movie, "The Instigators," began at Bova's Bakery in Boston's North End, causing a fan frenzy and the closure of the bakery for the first time in its 97-year history. The bakery will be the setting for a confrontation in which actors smash pastry cases full of Bova's famous Italian desserts. Despite the inconvenience, supporters believe the publicity from the movie will ultimately be good for business. This is not the first time Bova's has been featured in a movie, having also appeared in "Fever Pitch" and "What's Your Number."
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck were seen filming their upcoming movie "The Instigators" in Boston, with a scene involving the two walking towards a firetruck at a local fire station. The film follows two crooks who go on the run with their therapist after a robbery goes wrong. The crew is also expected to film at Bova's Bakery in the North End, which has closed for the first time in nearly 100 years to accommodate the shoot. The bakery is set to reopen after filming on Saturday.
Bova's Bakery in Boston's North End, which is usually open 24/7, will be closed for nearly a week due to the filming of "The Instigators," a movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. The movie follows two thieves who go on the run after a robbery gone wrong. "The Instigators" is an Apple Original Films project produced by Damon and Ben Affleck's Artists Equity production company. Bova's Bakery has been offering Italian specialty cookies, cannolis, pastries, and pies since 1926.