Fans of Ben Affleck have been watching the actor closely since his highly publicized split from Jennifer Lopez, with many expressing concern about his well-being as he navigated another divorce. In recent months, social media has been abuzz with speculation about Affleck potentially finding comfort in the arms of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, with whom he’s maintained a notably close relationship.
The former couple’s frequent public appearances together, including family outings and holiday celebrations, have fueled rumors of a possible reconciliation. But what’s really happening between these Hollywood exes?
According to multiple sources, Ben Affleck would be open to rekindling his relationship with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, but the feeling isn’t mutual. The “Justice League” star “would be open to giving things another shot with Jen if the timing is ever right,” an insider exclusively told Page Six.
The source added that Affleck knows that this isn’t realistic at this time in both their lives. He just finalized his divorce from Lopez and is busy with work.
The 52-year-old actor also respects and supports Garner’s serious relationship with John Miller, and, in any case, “The feeling is not mutual on Jen’s side. She’s happy with John and that’s just not where her head is at.” She has an optimal co-parenting relationship with Affleck, according to an inside source.
Garner, also 52, has been in an on-and-off relationship with businessman Miller since 2018. The couple briefly split in 2020 during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic but reconciled in 2021. Their relationship has progressed to where Miller has met Garner’s three children with Affleck.
Despite their divorce, Affleck and Garner have maintained a close relationship with their three children: Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13. The former couple was recently spotted celebrating Samuel’s 13th birthday at a paintball park in Los Angeles, where they appeared to be in good spirits, laughing and chatting throughout the festivities.
This closeness, however, has reportedly caused some tension in Garner’s relationship with Miller. A source previously told Page Six that Miller was not “thrilled” about the actress spending increased time with her ex-husband. Miller “knows Ben and Jen have been leaning on each other more than ever lately and have a really close relationship,” the insider explained.
Affleck spends Christmas and Thanksgiving with Garner and his kids, which could make Miller feel “like a third wheel,” the source added.
Affleck and Garner were married for 10 years, from 2005 until their separation in 2015, with their divorce finalized in 2018. They first met while filming “Pearl Harbor” in 2001 but didn’t begin dating until reconnecting on the set of “Daredevil” in 2004.
Throughout their relationship as co-parents, Affleck and Garner have been praised for putting their children first and maintaining a healthy dynamic despite their separation. Affleck has openly stated that his children’s opinions of him are the most important, and spending time with them remains a priority as he navigates his career.
While rumors of a romantic reconciliation between the former spouses have circulated, multiple sources have described such speculation as “ridiculous.” Following his divorce from Lopez, Affleck is reportedly not dating anyone and is instead focused on his work and children.
Meanwhile, Garner is considering marriage with Miller, though she is said to be hesitant about spending less time with Affleck. According to one source, Garner’s friends have advised her to establish clearer boundaries with her ex-husband so that she can move forward with her relationship with Miller.
Affleck and Garner’s relationship continues evolving as they navigate their lives post-divorce. Their commitment to co-parenting and their obvious comfort level with one another has kept them in close contact, even as they pursue separate romantic lives.
A source close to the situation describes their relationship as “unique” for exes, noting that Affleck will “always flirt” with Garner, but she sees it as innocent. For now, the former couple remains focused on raising their children together while respecting each other’s personal choices and relationships.
