Jennifer Garner Is ‘Convinced’ Ben Affleck Doesn’t Eat Healthy Food Unless She Cooks for Him, Source Says
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have a lot of love for each other despite their divorce. The couple tied the knot in 2005 and separated in 2015 before finalizing their divorce in 2018. Garner reportedly helped Affleck through his separation from Jennifer Lopez in 2024, proving the exes are still on good terms. However, a source explained how Garner worries that Affleck doesn’t care for his health without her assistance.
Jennifer Garner allegedly worries about Ben Affleck’s health without her help
According to sources, Jennifer Garner has helped Ben Affleck through 2024. After two years of marriage, Jennifer Lopez served Affleck divorce papers in August 2024. Before the couple’s official split, Affleck was spotted heading to Garner’s house for support. Insiders alleged that Garner gave marital advice to Affleck and helped him sort through his issues with Lopez.
Now that Affleck is single, Garner allegedly worries that Affleck doesn’t care for his health. A source told In Touch Weekly that Garner regularly feeds her ex-husband as he arrives for family dinners. She even sends him “home with a care package of food.”
“She’s very concerned about his health, to the point where she reminds him when he needs to see the doctor and the dentist and even sends him vitamins to take because she’s convinced he doesn’t get enough healthy food when she’s not cooking for him,” the source explained.
Affleck allegedly “loves being looked after” by his ex. “He goes to her whenever he has a big career or life decision to make for her advice,” the insider continued, adding that this isn’t “new” behavior from the movie star. Now that Affleck is single, he allegedly tries to talk to Garner “10 times a day.”
Jennifer Garner cooked Thanksgiving dinner for Ben Affleck and their kids
Ben Affleck was spotted heading over to Jennifer Garner’s home in Brentwood to spend Thanksgiving with his ex and kids. The couple shares Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Before dinner, the exes spent the day together. Garner and Affleck teamed up with Midnight Mission to feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in the Los Angeles area. Later, Affleck walked to Garner’s home. A source told Page Six that the Gone Girl actor feels “blessed” that he could spend the holiday with his family, as he also feels like he “can just be himself” around Garner.
“Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,” the insider continued. “Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together, and she’s the mother of his kids.”
The ‘Gone Girl’ actor allegedly wants his ex to help him find a new girlfriend
Ben Affleck trusts Jennifer Garner’s judgment. Another source alleged that Affleck wants Garner’s help in finding him his next romantic partner.
“He’s ready for something real, and he feels like Jennifer is great at cutting through the BS and sniffing out genuine people,” the insider said, according to RadarOnline. As for what Affleck wants, he allegedly is looking for “someone grounded and mature. He’s had enough of the Hollywood divas and gold diggers.”
Garner might be happy to help Affleck find a suitable partner. “She wants to see Ben happy and loves that she’ll get to have a say because whoever he dates is going to be around her kids,” the source continued.
Previously, an insider mentioned that Affleck wants to date a woman who is sober or in recovery.
“These past two years have been tough for Ben, and as he begins to heal, one thing is very clear: His recovery comes before anything,” a source told DailyMail.com. “He is not going to put his sobriety in jeopardy.”
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