Ben Affleck celebrated Father’s Day in 2024 in the company of his former spouse, Jennifer Garner. This event has intensified conjecture about the status of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
Garner was spotted on Sunday, June 16, 2024, proceeding to Affleck’s Brentwood, California residence, which rents for $100K per month. She was casually dressed in a gray V-neck sweater, a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers of a periwinkle hue. She sported black sunglasses and was carrying a can of Waterloo Sparkling water.
The day, spent with their offspring, concluded with Affleck driving Garner back to her Brentwood Park mansion. Their 11-year-old son, Samuel, was in the front passenger seat. The ex-couple also has two daughters, Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 14. Affleck and Garner, who divorced in 2018, have managed to maintain a harmonious co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children.
Notably absent from the Father’s Day gathering was Affleck’s current wife, Jennifer Lopez. However, she acknowledged Affleck on Instagram with a tribute, labeling him a “hero” and sharing a photo of him from his 2001 film “Pearl Harbor.” Lopez posted, “Our hero. Happy Father’s Day,” accompanied by a white heart emoji.
Lopez and Affleck, who rekindled their relationship in 2021 and married the following year, are currently the subject of breakup rumors. A source reveals that Lopez feels she has exhausted all efforts to salvage their marriage. The couple has been living separately, with Lopez in their Beverly Hills mansion, while Affleck stays in his rental.
Despite these rumors, Lopez and Affleck were seen together the day before Father’s Day. They were photographed returning to his Brentwood rental after spending time at their $60 million Bel Air mansion, which they recently listed for sale. A source has stated that despite their marital issues, Lopez and Affleck remain amicable.
Affleck and Garner’s amicable co-parenting relationship has often been highlighted as a model example. Garner has previously talked about their concerted efforts to prioritize their children’s welfare.
However, Garner’s visit on Father’s Day has added to the speculation surrounding Affleck and Lopez’s strained marriage. An insider revealed that Affleck and Lopez have been grappling with issues for several months and are trying to resolve them individually. Lopez has been struggling with day-to-day stressors and her career, turning to work as a means of distraction.
The couple’s differing attitudes toward public life have reportedly caused friction. Lopez enjoys sharing her life with fans, whereas Affleck prefers to keep his personal life private. This difference became apparent when Lopez was promoting her visual album “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” in February, and Affleck’s discomfort with the public attention caused tension.
In May, they were seen holding hands and attending their children’s events, suggesting an attempt to keep their marriage intact. However, the recent decision to sell their shared Beverly Hills home has fueled speculations about their future together.
Blending their families has also been a challenge for Affleck and Lopez. Lopez’s 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, and Affleck’s children have been adjusting to their new stepfamily. Despite these challenges, the couple has been trying to merge their families and uphold each other’s parental roles.
