Jennifer Garner was recently seen visiting her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, amid growing rumors of trouble in his marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Over the weekend, the “13 Going on 30” actress was photographed driving her sleek BMW i7 to Ben’s residence, highlighting their continued friendship post-divorce. Dressed casually in a black hoodie and without makeup, Jennifer approached the mansion with a calm demeanor. Upon arriving, she gracefully stepped out of her car and interacted with the property’s security system, her long hair cascading down her back, setting a relaxed tone for the visit.
Jennifer and Ben, who share three children, have remained close since their separation, underscoring a mutual commitment to family and co-parenting. Their marriage, which spanned from 2005 to 2018, has evolved into a supportive friendship, often seen in their united fronts at family events and mutual support during personal milestones.
This visit came just days after Ben was pictured with his current wife, Jennifer Lopez, at a school play for his youngest daughter, which both Jennifers attended, demonstrating the blended family’s efforts to maintain unity and support for the children’s activities. JLo, who has been busy with a slew of professional commitments—from promoting her Netflix movie “Atlas” to preparing for an upcoming tour and co-chairing this year’s Met Gala—has recently been the center of media speculation regarding her marriage with Ben.
The dynamics of Ben’s current household remain under intense scrutiny, with reports suggesting that he may have moved out of the marital home he shares with JLo. However, this remains unconfirmed as the couple navigates their busy schedules with JLo in New York and Ben filming in Los Angeles.
Reflecting on their romantic journey in JLo’s 2024 documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” Ben shared insights into their private life and his initial reservations about publicizing their relationship. “Getting back together, I said, ‘Listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media,'” Ben said. “And then I sort of realized it’s not a fair thing to ask. It’s sort of like you’re gonna marry a boat captain and you go, ‘Well, I don’t like the water.’ We’re just two people with kind of different approaches trying to learn to compromise.”
Is Jennifer Garner supporting her ex-husband Ben Affleck amid rumors he may be headed for his second divorce? On Saturday, May 18, the “13 Going on 30” actress, 52, was spotted arriving at the “Good Will Hunting” actor’s mansion in Brentwood, which he’s been staying at since moving out of the home he shares with Jennifer Lopez. Garner did not appear to be accompanied by any of the former couple’s three kids, Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12. She kept it casual in a black hoodie and sunglasses. The outing came just hours after the 51-year-old met up with Garner at Samuel’s basketball game in Santa Monica.
While Garner and Affleck seem to be on good terms, according to sources, the “On the Floor” singer and the “Air” star have been “living separately,” as divorce rumors about the couple continue to escalate. The father-of-three allegedly moved out of the pair’s $60 million home in Los Angeles “several weeks ago,” while Lopez has been busy with work commitments in New York City.
In recent weeks, Affleck and Lopez, who tied the knot in 2022, have not been spending much time together as their two-year wedding anniversary approaches. “Jen and Ben are having issues in their marriage,” a source spilled. “They started having issues a few months ago as Jen had started ramping up work commitments and prepping for her tour.”
“Jen is very focused on work,” the confidante said of the 54-year-old, who is currently preparing for her “This Is Me … Live” tour before it begins in Orlando, Fla., next month. “They are on two completely different pages most of the time.” A second insider shared more details on the possible demise of the duo’s relationship. They’ve “had their ups and downs,” the source dished. “They have gone through phases where things haven’t been as great between them due to their different personalities and not getting enough time together,” the insider shared. “They’re not always on the same page. They both have so much going on between taking care of their families and their work commitments and it can be a lot for them.”
Despite their difficulties, the source assured the celebs do not plan to divorce. While the world has been buzzing about the couple’s alleged problems, another individual told ET that the actress had “not been paying much attention to any outside hate.” “Ben is 100 percent supportive of Jen and keeps it real with her,” they stated. “They both know this is part of the business and remind each other that you can’t please everyone. They acknowledge what really matters, lift each other up, and encourage each other’s talents and capabilities.”
Jennifer Lopez stepped out for an afternoon of shopping with her child Emme as Ben Affleck spent the day with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, amid ongoing divorce rumors. The “Let’s Get Loud” songstress was photographed at a Sephora in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday alongside her 16-year-old. She appeared in good spirits while stopping to chat and take photos with fans throughout the busy shopping center.
Lopez, 54, wore a white button-up, flared jeans and heels. She accessorized with a red Hermes handbag, sunglasses and her wedding ring. Emme — who is a twin to brother, Max — kept it casual, wearing a blue graphic T-shirt, shorts and socks with sandals.
Earlier in the day, the “On The Floor” singer was also seen heading into her office after canceling her highly anticipated “This Is Me … Live” tour to focus on her family. As for Affleck, 51, he spent the day with his ex-wife near his Brentwood, Calif., rental, which happens to be by Garner’s home. The “Gone Girl” star was initially spotted walking solo through the neighborhood with his wedding band on full display. He sported a burgundy T-shirt, jeans and sneakers as he seemingly made his way to visit the “13 Going on 30” star, 52.
The exes came together to take their 12-year-old son, Samuel, to school for his last day before summer break, per the Daily Mail. Affleck held a stoic face as he walked with Garner, whom he was married from 2005 to 2018. The former couple also share kids Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 15. The actor’s mother, Chris Boldt, joined the milestone event as the matriarch chatted with her son outside the school.
The “Argo” star and Lopez were last seen together at their shared $60 million Beverly Hills estate over the weekend as they continue to navigate the sale of their home. Per photographers on the scene, Affleck was at the home, where he stayed for about four hours before leaving. The couple, who are rumored to be heading toward divorce, have been sleeping in separate homes since May.
Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in July 2023 in Las Vegas after calling off their engagement in the early 2000s. Before marrying the actor, the pop star was wed three times, to Cris Judd, Ojani Noa and Marc Anthony. She was also engaged to Alex Rodriguez.
Jennifer Garner is seemingly offering a shoulder for her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, to lean on. Garner recently visited Affleck at the $100,000-a-month apartment he has been living in amid reports that his marriage to Jennifer Lopez has hit the rocks. The actor fueled the divorce speculations after he was spotted on two occasions without his wedding ring, which had always been a constant sight in his barely two years of marriage to Lopez.
According to the DailyMail, Garner was photographed arriving in the driveway of Affleck’s Brentwood apartment, where he has allegedly been staying since he moved out of his $60 million marital home, which he shares with Lopez. Garner, who was noticeably without any of the kids she shares with the “Argo” actor, donned a black hoodie and a pair of sunglasses as she drove her shiny black BMW i7 sedan to his place, appearing to be in high spirits. She momentarily paused at the compound’s entrance and leaned out of her car to punch in the passcodes to gain entry.
Affleck has set tongues wagging as to the state of his marriage with Lopez, and he has been spotted again without his wedding ring. According to a report, before receiving his ex-wife at his new place, Affleck had earlier joined her and their daughter, Violet, to watch their son Samuel’s basketball game in Santa Monica on Saturday. The “13 Going on 30” actress was dressed in a short-sleeved gray shirt that was partially tucked into a pair of blue jeans. She completed the look with comfortable blue sneakers and stylish shades. Violet, who walked beside her mom as they arrived at the venue, was dressed in a dark pink jumpsuit and a cream-colored sweater.
Affleck was seen pulling out of the driveway of his Brentwood apartment in a sleek, dark grey BMW and rested his left arm on the rolled-down window as he drove down the street, showing his hand, which was noticeably absent of his ring. He was first seen without his wedding ring on Friday as he adjusted the sun visor of his car while visiting his child’s school for a recital. Until then, Affleck and Lopez had been wearing their wedding bands despite the reports of their marital strife.
The embattled couple recently reunited for the first time in seven weeks after seemingly raising eyebrows with their persistent separate outings. Affleck and Lopez had not been pictured together since they grabbed lunch at Cecconi restaurant in New York on Easter Sunday. However, on Thursday, the pair reunited in public when the “Let’s Get Loud” singer joined her husband for his child, Fin’s school production. Lopez donned a beige button-down top tucked into light-wash flared jeans and stilettos for the outing, while Affleck wore a dark blue flannel, a grey graphic T-shirt, jeans, and Nike sneakers. Things still don’t look convincing between them, as an eyewitness told the news outlet that Affleck “did not look happy to see JLo as she arrived at a show for one of his kids.” “When he saw her get out of her car, they did not hug or kiss,” the insider noted.
According to Perez Hilton, a source said the couple is prioritizing their children over their marriage troubles. The insider noted that “nothing would have stopped them coming together for the kids” and that “the marriage drama comes second.” “They are putting on a united front. Jen showed up with Emme to support Fin. Emme’s super attached to Fin, so it’s only natural that Jen, no matter what she’s going through with Ben, was there,” the source noted. “Jen looked super thin and was dressed casual-chic,” the source shared. “She didn’t glam up like the last time she came to a school function. She seemed more subdued than usual when she greeted Ben as he pulled the car up. Emme was super excited, though, jumping for joy over Fin’s performance.”
New reports surrounding their tumultuous union suggest that the twosome “did not celebrate Mother’s Day together” as they continue to live their separate lives. However, Lopez took to her Instagram account to share two posts, one of which paid tribute to her relationship with her kids and the other to her mom, Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodríguez. “Lulu and Max, I am here FOREVER to support you, encourage you, to remind you of your greatness your goodness, and your limitless capability. You. Can. Do. Anything,” she wrote in a caption to one post. “You are brilliant and beautiful and worthy of love and all the beautiful things in life. If you ever learn one thing from me, let it be that.” In another, she shared several photos of herself and Rodriguez, noting that she continually realizes “the sacrifices you made of yourself and your dreams to give us the opportunity and strength to live our own” as years pass by.
