Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck has once again found himself in the spotlight of the tattoo community and the gossip columns. On March 11, 2026, the 53-year-old Oscar winner was spotted in Santa Monica leaving the renowned anti-aging clinic Soulaire. Despite his usual casual look – a dark jacket and a basic t-shirt – an unfortunate wardrobe mishap caused fans to talk about his most controversial adornment again. As the actor leaned into his car door, the edge of his jeans lowered, revealing a fragment of the giant phoenix that has been sparking heated discussions among professional tattoo artists and fans for a decade.