Jennifer Garner ‘Offered to Spend Christmas’ With Ben Affleck, Source Says
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck sustained a close friendship after finalizing their divorce in 2018. The exes vowed to stay close for the good of their three kids. However, they seem closer than ever now that Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are ending their marriage. Here’s what a source said about Garner and Affleck’s Christmas plans they’re making together and spending Thanksgiving at Garner’s house.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are planning to have Christmas together, a source says
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck might be the friendliest exes in Hollywood. The 13 Going on 30 star and the Argo actor live in the same neighborhood in Los Angeles — Brentwood. This makes it easy for Affleck to visit Garner and see their three kids when everyone’s home. Affleck and Garner share Violet, 19, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Garner and Affleck spent Thanksgiving together in 2024, which didn’t seem to surprise the public. While Affleck is pursuing a divorce from Jennifer Lopez, he reportedly confided in Garner through his marital woes. Before Affleck was spotted heading over to Garner’s place for dinner for the holiday, the exes spent the daytime with Midnight Mission to help feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in the Los Angeles area.
A source told People that the exes “have Christmas plans with the kids, too.” Another source echoed this to Page Six after spotting Garner and Affleck together after Thanksgiving.
“Jen and Ben typically split their time with the kids over the holidays, but Jen offered to spend Christmas all together with Ben if he would like,” the insider noted. “Christmas is one of Jen’s favorite holidays, and she would love for the family to be together as often as possible for these occasions. Jen and Ben have a really friendly co-parenting relationship, and she knows the kids had a wonderful time being together with both parents on Thanksgiving.”
Jennifer Lopez allegedly knows that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have a ‘platonic’ friendship
During the end of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage, insiders alleged that Affleck’s close friendship with Jennifer Garner may have led to his marital issues. However, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Lopez knows that Affleck and Garner only have a “platonic” friendship.
“She is the mother of his kids and has been there for him through the worst and best times,” the source shared.
Another source told Page Six that Garner and Lopez “became friendly” with each other and “were communicating on a regular basis” before the divorce filing in August 2024. Garner allegedly “hasn’t been in touch” with Lopez but wishes her no ill will.
“At the end of the day, she just wants Ben to be happy,” the insider continued.
The ‘Gone Girl’ actor is focused on ‘himself, his kids, and his career’
Is Ben Affleck ready to jump back into dating? Some sources alleged that the bachelor wanted to get back into the scene. However, a source told Page Six that that’s not where his head is at as he proceeds with his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
“Ben has no interest in jumping into another relationship at the moment,” the source noted. “Ben’s divorce from Jennifer hasn’t even been finalized, but even if it were, dating is just not where his head is at.”
The insider added that Affleck is choosing to take “this time to focus on himself, his kids, and his career.” This explains why he continues to spend time with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
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