At a Halloween celebration at their children’s school, celebrities Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were involved in what witnesses described as a serious conversation, which was followed by a minor vehicle collision.
The pair, who were husband and wife from 2005 until their separation in 2018 and are parents to three children, were engaged in an intense talk outside a Santa Monica, California, school during the Halloween activities. The substance of their discussion was kept private, but observers indicated that Garner seemed notably upset. Nonetheless, the situation appeared to resolve somewhat amicably, as Affleck was seen offering a comforting touch on Garner’s arm, with both parties eventually smiling.
The day took an unexpected turn when Affleck inadvertently reversed his black Mercedes-Benz into a parked car in the school lot. The bump was minor, with no injuries or major damage to either vehicle reported, but Affleck seemed visibly displeased.
This recent public display of their interaction comes amid various appearances that paint a picture of a nuanced relationship between the two since their divorce. They have been seen conveying a sense of closeness on occasion, including an affectionate exchange in Affleck’s car in Los Angeles, signifying a harmonious co-parenting dynamic.
Garner and Affleck have consistently been in the public eye, with their personal lives and career milestones drawing media attention. Recently, Affleck has been a regular feature in entertainment news due to his marriage to pop icon and actress Jennifer Lopez.
The specifics of their conversation remain private, and both Garner and Affleck have refrained from making public statements regarding the incident.