Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have maintained a close friendship since finalizing their divorce in 2018, prioritizing their three children – Violet, Finn and Samuel.
Over the years, the two have consistently maintained a strong co-parenting relationship, living in the same Brentwood neighborhood in Los Angeles to make it easier to share time with their children. Recent developments suggest that their bond has become even stronger amid Affleck’s ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
The former couple’s close relationship was on display during Thanksgiving in 2024, when they spent the holiday together at Garner’s home. Before their family dinner, they were seen volunteering at the Midnight Mission, where they helped feed 2,000 homeless and nearly homeless individuals in the Los Angeles area.
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Garner ‘offered to spend Christmas’ with Affleck
revealed from a source people magazine Garner and Affleck also “make plans for Christmas with the kids”.
“Jen and Ben usually spend their time with the kids during the holidays, but Jen offered to spend Christmas with Ben if he wants,” the insider shared.
“Christmas is one of Jane’s favorite holidays, and she wants the family to be together as much as possible on these occasions. Jen and Ben have a really friendly co-parenting relationship, and she knows the kids had a wonderful time with both parents together on Thanksgiving.
Affleck has reportedly relied on Garner for support as he deals with his marital challenges with Lopez
Despite the rumours, sources have clarified that their relationship is completely platonic. “She is the mother of his children and has been there for him through thick and thin,” an insider told Entertainment Tonight. Another source explained that while Garner and Lopez were on friendly terms and talked regularly before she filed for divorce in August 2024, they are no longer in touch. “Ultimately, she wants Ben to be happy,” the source said.
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“Ben has no interest in jumping into another relationship right now,” a source tells Page Six. “Ben’s divorce from Jennifer has not been finalized yet, but even if it was, dating is not on his mind.”
