Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck: A Fresh Start After a Heartwarming Father-Daughter Day
Jennifer Garner Sizzles in LA While Ben Affleck Bonds with Kids Amid Divorce Drama
It's been a week since Ben Affleck was spotted celebrating his birthday with their kids, and Jennifer Garner is still going strong! The 53-year-old actress looked stunning as she stepped out for a sunny weekend stroll in Los Angeles on Saturday. Clad in sporty black leggings and a matching fitted top, Garner showed off her enviable physique, which she emphasized with a thin zip-up jacket and accessorized with a baseball cap.
But what caught our attention was the empty disposable cup she was carrying – a clear sign that she's still got her morning coffee habit going strong! And speaking of habits, it seems like Garner has gotten into the habit of flaunting her new relationship with businessman John Miller. The actress sparked engagement rumors when she wore a glittering band on her ring finger earlier this month, and now sources close to the couple claim he's "basically living" with her.
Meanwhile, Affleck is keeping busy with his kids. Last weekend, he was spotted grabbing lunch with two of their children at Huckleberry Cafe in Santa Monica, California. The Oscar-winner shared a sweet moment with 16-year-old Fin and 13-year-old Samuel as they left the eatery with a to-go bag in hand.
Affleck has been making an effort to spend quality time with his kids before school starts. In July, he was spotted on a father-son outing with Samuel at a mall, where their German Shepherd joined in on the fun. The same month, the Good Will Hunting actor joined Garner and their kids for a family outing at a baseball game in Boston.
It's clear that despite their divorce, both Affleck and Garner are committed to co-parenting their three children – Violet (19), Samuel, and Fin. In an interview with GQ earlier this year, Affleck gushed about his ex-wife, saying she's "wonderful" and a "great partner" when it comes to raising their kids.
But don't get too comfortable thinking the drama is over between these two Hollywood heavyweights. Their divorce from Jennifer Lopez has been a long and complicated process. After Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024 – on their second wedding anniversary, no less! – they've been struggling to sell their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion.
Sources close to the couple claim that Affleck was eager to lower the price of the house, but Lopez was hesitant, thinking they could get more money for it. The pair initially purchased the property in cash for $60.8 million in May 2023 and listed it last year. Despite cutting the price by $8 million, they decided to take the home off the market last month due to the sluggish real estate market.
As for Lopez, she's been keeping busy with her music tour and upcoming residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. She'll be taking the stage again later this year as part of her Up All Night Live shows, which begin on December 30 and run through March next year.
But that's not all – Lopez has also taken on a leading role in the upcoming musical drama film Kiss Of The Spider Woman, produced by none other than Affleck and Matt Damon. The movie premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January and will hit theaters on October 10 this year.
It's clear that both these Hollywood powerhouses are still navigating their complicated relationships – with each other, and themselves. Will they be able to put the past behind them and move forward with their lives? Only time (and a lot of coffee) will tell!
Sources:
- Jennifer Garner spotted on Saturday at Los Angeles
- Ben Affleck celebrates birthday with kids in Santa Monica
- Lopez's Up All Night tour concludes in Sardinia, Italy
- Kiss Of The Spider Woman premieres at Sundance Film Festival