Jennifer Garner made a birthday visit to her ex when he likely really needed the support.
With speculation surrounding a potential divorce between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez hanging in the balance, the seemingly still-married couple are residing on opposite coasts.
It appears they’re also living distinctly separate lives, which includes celebrating very distinct birthdays.
This year, Ben Affleck chose to spend part of his birthday with his (former) ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. It’s fortunate that he has a supportive presence during this challenging time.
Jennifer Garner visited her ex for his birthday
On August 15, Page Six reported that Jennifer Garner visited Ben Affleck at his rental home in Brentwood.
Her visit to her ex-husband was no surprise; August 15 marks his birthday, and he celebrated turning 52 this year.
Let’s clarify—Affleck is still married to Jennifer Lopez (though the duration of that marriage is uncertain). There are no signs that this was anything other than a friendly visit among co-parents and ex-spouses.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are the parents of three children: Violet (18), Fin (15), and Samuel (12).
While Affleck’s initial demeanor after their split in 2018 seemed extremely divorced, fans have praised their amicable and mature co-parenting relationship. Recently, they appear to be reconnecting as friends.
The public perceives that she has been providing emotional support for him amid swirling rumors of his potential separation from his current wife, Jennifer Lopez.
Where was Jennifer Lopez during this?
On August 15, Jennifer Lopez shared birthday photos on her social media, but they did not involve Ben Affleck. In fact, she failed to mention him at all.
Instead, J Lo posted nostalgic pictures from her own birthday celebration on her Instagram.
For clarification, she celebrated turning 55 in July—just a few weeks prior to Affleck’s birthday. Many followers interpreted this as a pointed snub on his special day.
It’s important for partners to spend time apart due to work commitments, especially in the film industry where filming or promotional tours can require substantial travel.
However, Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday this summer in the Hamptons with a dinner and a Bridgerton-style party. In contrast, Affleck spent part of his special day with his ex-wife on the opposite coast.
Sensible spouses who are not facing serious issues can easily handle time apart. However, being apart for both their wedding anniversary and consecutive birthdays, especially amidst ongoing divorce rumors, raises eyebrows.
When did the marriage trouble start?
Rumors of a divorce between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez began to surface when they were not seen at the Met Gala together. He also seemed to abandon her promotional tour for the film Atlas. (Even as a sci-fi enthusiast, I might have skipped that movie too.)
While Jennifer Garner—another famous woman named Jennifer who has been married and divorced by Ben Affleck—does not seem to be attempting to “win him back,” it certainly appears she is offering him emotional support during this tumultuous period.
