Violet Affleck, daughter of actress Jennifer Garner, was observed without a face mask during a public outing with her mother in Los Angeles on Thursday. The 20-year-old college student, who has been a vocal advocate for COVID-19 precautions, briefly removed her mask while picking up lunch.
Affleck, who is studying public health advocacy and environmental issues at Yale University, was later seen wearing a mask during the same excursion. The reason for her mask-wearing habit is reportedly a post-viral condition she suffered in 2019. She has made it a practice to wear a mask on various occasions, including errand runs.
This public appearance comes after Affleck addressed the United Nations last year, calling for a return to mandatory face masks. She argued that people had discarded their masks too quickly, emphasizing that COVID-19 remained a global threat. "It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say: 'We knew how to protect you, and we didn't do it,'" she stated, according to Grazia. She also criticized the push for a return to normalcy, noting the prevalence of airborne transmission and the risk of Long COVID.
During the outing, Affleck was also seen wearing a medical orthopedic walking boot on one foot. The cause for the boot was not specified, but such devices are typically used to aid in the healing of foot and ankle injuries. Affleck was also observed using crutches in May, with assistance from her parents.
Separately, Jennifer Garner recently spoke about the challenges her family faced due to her fame, including being asked to stop bringing her children to soccer practice. She recounted instances where paparazzi created dangerous situations and disrupted everyday activities, impacting their family life.
