Amidst his strained marriage with Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck surprised everyone by happily appearing with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children.
Ben Affleck Reunites With Jennifer Garner and Children Amid His Tensions With Jennifer Lopez
On August 19, Daily Mail published a series of new photos showing Ben Affleck happily reuniting with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children, Violet (18 years old) and Fin (15 years old). Over the weekend, the four had comfortable and happy moments while having dinner together in the town of New Haven, Connecticut, and walking around the area. This is said to be a trip to take their eldest daughter Violet to Yale University, an Ivy League school.
The appearance of Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner and children in the midst of his strained relationship with Jennifer Lopez quickly attracted attention. In the photos, the 52-year-old actor is seen smiling brightly and showing affection for his children, and is no longer wearing his wedding ring. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez, who used to have a close relationship with Violet, is absent and is enjoying the weekend in Los Angeles.
Recently, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been living separately, not attending important anniversaries together such as their wedding day and Jennifer Lopez’s birthday in July. Last week, the 55-year-old singer was seen shopping with Samuel (Ben Affleck’s stepson) in Los Angeles and visiting the house that Ben Affleck is renting in Brentwood, California, on his birthday. Notably, Jennifer Garner also visited her ex-husband on this special day.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Post-Divorce Relationship Amidst Ben Affleck’s Troubled Marriage to Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, who married in 2005 and had three children together, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, divorced in 2018. Despite the split, they maintained a close relationship to co-parent their children. When Ben Affleck married Jennifer Lopez in 2022, the singer also developed a close relationship with her husband’s children, while Jennifer Lopez’s two children also got along well with Ben Affleck’s children.
Despite rumors of a rift in May 2024, Jennifer Lopez has appeared with Ben Affleck many times, attending important events such as Violet’s graduation, Fin’s concert, and family gatherings. People reports that Jennifer Lopez is very attentive to her husband’s children, and Ben Affleck’s children reciprocate. “There’s nothing stopping them from seeing each other because of the kids, and marital issues are secondary,” the source said.
Currently, the marriage between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is in serious trouble, and may be on the verge of divorce. TMZ reports that instead of hiring a lawyer, the couple may let their business managers handle the divorce issues. Meanwhile, a source from PageSix reveals that Jennifer Lopez feels angry and embarrassed about the split, especially since they’ve only been married for two years. Another source says that Ben Affleck is delaying filing for divorce to avoid further embarrassment for Jennifer Lopez. Despite the many sensational reports, both main characters have remained silent.
